March Basket 2021

Call to Action: Young People in Afghanistan Need Our Support
The government of Afghanistan recently announced new regulations that take away the right for young people to sing.
Join Two Free GLP Roundtables on Grants and Funding

The Global Leaders Program is presenting a free Foundation Roundtable Series of two hour-long sessions that focus on grants and funding, with a panel of innovative foundation leaders.
Three New Research Reports about the Creativity Sector, from UNESCO, the UN, and the EU
After decades of reports, conventions, statements, and commissions, a new report from UNESCO determines that women are still treated and paid unfairly, and are faced with inequitable and often harassing situations across the culture and creative sectors of UNESCO countries.
Nordicity Publishes Evaluation of England’s In Harmony Program

Arts Council England commissioned Nordicity, in association with World Pencil, to undertake an evaluation of the In Harmony program.
Call for Proposals: 3rd International Disability Studies, Arts & Education (DSAE) Conference
The 3rd International Disability Studies, Arts & Education (DSAE) Conference is happening online this year, October 7–9.
New Initiatives in Greece Center Young People as Creators and Heroes
Last June, we told you about UNICEF’s #ChildrenUprooted campaign, which set out to portray three refugee children in Greece as video game heroes.
Encourage Young People to Join Peer Discussions on Social Justice
Do you have young people in your program, in the U.S. or any other country, who would like to engage with peers (ages 16–24) in open conversations?
Free App Lets You Surf the World’s Radio Waves

Here is an endlessly fascinating app for those with global curiosity.
Great Opportunity for Young Composers in the Los Angeles Area
Here is an innovative opportunity for young people in the Los Angeles area.
PBS NewsHour Spotlights Genre-Bending Group Black Violin

PBS Newshour recently caught up with Black Violin to discuss the group’s ongoing mission to disrupt people’s impressions of what classical music should be.

