CREATING IMPACT
THROUGH MUSIC
FOR YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD
Fostering social cohesion, facilitating personal transformation and enabling agency of students all over the world through the Power of Music.
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About Us
Established in 2015, 88 International is an international NGO that creates meaningful musical experiences in the most unusual places.
We create and nurture culturally relevant student-centered after school programs, by establishing student-led music clubs in secondary schools around the world.
Our programs fill critical gaps in students’ lives, transforming them from passive learners to active changemakers through leadership, creativity, and musical creation.
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$3.7M Raised
For 88 International programs worldwide
88 International is expanding into 4 additional countries by 2028, all while sustaining and strengthening 7 existing programs through increased funding and capacity building.
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Our Approach
Core Beliefs
Youth Potential
Youth have an inherent untapped potential to be catalysts for change and creators of impact in their communities.
The Transformative Power of Music
Music is a universal language and a powerful tool for self-expression, personal growth and skills development.
Music Creates Communities
Exchanging different musical traditions cultivates respect for diversity and builds strong, resilient communities.
Education Philosophy
Our Programs
Tunisia88
A nationwide network of 592 music clubs in all public high schools of Tunisia, Tunisia88 has been operating since 2016, creating opportunities for more than 3000 club members and 50 program Alumni annually.
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Taiwan88
Since 2013, Taiwan88 has been bringing world class musical performances to 137 schools around Taiwan. Taiwan88 provides unique exchange programs, collaborations with university students, and creativity workshops.
Morocco88
Established in 2024, Morocco88 created 14 music clubs across Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh in its pilot phase, and is now expanding into an additional 40 schools in 2025.
St.Martin88
The first club was launched in the neighborhood of Sandy Ground on the French side of the island in April of 2023. This club had leadership and creativity trainings, composed an original song and participated in a concert.
The Gambia88
Established in 2024, The Gambia88 reached more than 1500 students, including club members and Alumni. A national expansion is ongoing with 30 additional clubs to be launched this year in all 6 regions of the country.
Senegal88
Senegal88 was created in 2022 with a visit to 10 high schools in Guédiawaye, in the suburbs of Dakar. In 2025, Senegal is expanding into other regions of the country, including Saint Louis and Thiès, and is supported by a team of 7 program Alumni.
Myanmar Music Festival
Myanmar Music Festival is an initiative which creates innovative music events with an aim to nurture talent, connect people and inspire social entrepreneurship in the arts. In 2025, the MMF is running for its 9th edition, including a Creativity Training, songwriting, interactive school concerts and performances.
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