TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC
Together we can empower young people across Africa and drive lasting and positive change in health, education, and equality.
EDUCATION
Brass for Africa is tackling the education crisis by providing life-skills training, career development opportunities and reducing school dropouts across Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia.
The Challenge
Access to quality education remains out of reach for many, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, stifling potential and perpetuating poverty.
59%
of 15 to 17-year-olds in Sub-Saharan Africa are not attending school, representing the highest out-of-school rates globally.
(UNESCO)
5 in 10
of 15 to 17-year-olds in Sub-Saharan Africa are not attending school, representing the highest out-of-school rates globally.
(UBS)
21.9%
of 15 to 17-year-olds in Sub-Saharan Africa are not attending school, representing the highest out-of-school rates globally.
(ILO)
1 in 4
of 15 to 17-year-olds in Sub-Saharan Africa are not attending school, representing the highest out-of-school rates globally.
(UME)
Our solution
We are committed to the UN’s goal of Quality Education for all (SDG.4), ensuring everyone has the tools and support to succeed. Our approach consists of:
Life-skills education
Life-skills education
We equip individuals with essential transferable life-skills to navigate life’s challenges effectively.
Our comprehensive life-skills education covers eight key attributes: communication, concentration, self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, grit and perseverance, resilience, and problem-solving.
career development
career development
We provide training and mentorship to enhance employability and career prospects.
This includes industrial skills development, careerguidance, and support for business startups, as well as job opportunities.
school drop-out
school drop-out
We work to keep children in school through targeted interventions, including back-to-school campaigns and initiatives to address barriers to learning like access to sanitary pads.
our impact
Our latest research shows that:
ENHANCING
LIFE-SKILLS
14%
increase in agency
Last year, we delivered +4,500 Music & Life-Skills education sessions to over 2,600 children and young people.
IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
74%
74% 1st & 2nd Grades
For the third consecutive year, our programme participants outperformed the national average (49%) in academic performance.
FOSTERING LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
39%
PARTICIPANTS WITH LEADERSHIP ROLES
The percentage of participants with a leadership role in school increased through our programmes.
CREATING TANGIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
50+
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We have supported young people in securing local roles, including teachers, administrators, managers, accountants, sound technicians and instrument repairers amongst other roles.
*Statistics derived from the 2024 Education Report by Brass for Africa, published in June 2025
