A Message from Our Founder
Give an Instrument. Inspire a Future. Build Peace.
Imagine a young person, filled with music, but with no way to share it. For countless displaced and underserved youth, this is a lifetime of potential, unheard. They have the passion, but lack the tools and the training to build a future from their talent. This reality is why Instruments of Peace was founded.
From Harmony to a Livelihood
Getting an instrument into a young person's hands is just the starting point. Our true work is what happens next. The purpose is to launch Youth Peace Orchestras — giving young people the chance to learn, to play, and to build peace in this troubled world. We are committed to making sure this work is sustainable, so that opportunities for education, music, and peacebuilding continue long into the future.
The Real Meaning of Peace
A Safe Haven
Providing a safe, structured environment that takes at-risk youth off the streets and into a positive community.
Inner Purpose
Building the discipline, focus, and self-worth that come from mastering an art, fostering deep inner peace.
Economic Stability
Creating a viable path to a sustainable livelihood through music, offering long-term economic peace.
This Is Where You Come In
You can launch a young musician's journey. Your support funds the complete ecosystem of education and opportunity that allows their talent to become their profession.
Invest in a Musician's FutureOur Mission in Action: The "Prayer for Peace" Concert
This special event celebrated a massive collaborative effort. Thanks to the incredible support of Rotary District 7980, Opus for Peace, and many friends, we shipped over 250 instruments to Ecuador. Seeing the Orquesta Joven del Ecuador perform was a powerful step towards our ultimate goal: launching Youth Peace Orchestras.
Full Concert (1 Hour)
The complete one-hour Prayer for Peace concert featuring the Orquesta Joven del Ecuador and soprano Juratė Švedaitė.
Concert Highlights
A highlight reel of the most memorable moments from the concert.
Zoom Recording (Sept 21)
The Zoom recording from September 21.
Instrument Shipment Arrival
A short video capturing the moment the final shipment of instruments arrived in Ecuador.
Invest in a Musician's Future
Your generous contribution empowers young musicians and helps us build a legacy of harmony for generations to come.
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Back Our CampaignABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Instruments of Peace is a community-powered campaign to collect, refurbish, and deliver quality musical instruments to young musicians in Ecuador, many of whom are refugees or displaced youth.
These instruments don't just make music.
They build confidence, nurture talent, and foster peace—especially where symphonic education and musical resources are scarce.
This initiative is laying the groundwork for a future Music Academy and Peace Orchestra, where diverse students will unite through music, cultural exchange, and collaborative growth.
💛 Why It Matters
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A donated violin may become the first melody of hope for a child.
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A saxophone in the right hands becomes a passport to self-expression.
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A contribution today becomes a legacy of harmony for generations.
Through this campaign, Rotary clubs and individuals are putting Rotary's pillars of Peace, Education, and Inclusion into action—one instrument, one young musician, one community at a time.
🤝 Other Ways to Help
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Partner with Us — organize drop-off points, fundraising events, or sponsor shipping and repair efforts.
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Spread the Word — share this campaign with musicians, friends, and peace-minded communities.
🎤 Instruments of Peace — 2025 Concert Tour
🌞 Our Partners
About Maestro Diego Carneiro
Founder of the AmazonArt Foundation, FOMITA, and co-founder of Orchestrating Peace, Diego Carneiro has dedicated his life to spreading harmony across continents through music. He has performed in over 60 countries, received recognition from the United Nations, and recently premiered his original work Amazonian Elegy: A Tribute to the Lost Species at the Rotary International Convention 2025 in Calgary, Canada, receiving the Nancy Erickson Endangered Species Art Award.
His mission: to bring peace, purpose, and unity through music.
Join Us — Be Part of the Harmony
This is your invitation to make history—not only by giving music, but by giving hope. Together, let's orchestrate peace—one instrument at a time.