Our philosophy is that all individuals have the potential to respond to creative stimuli

MUZIKA was established as a Charity in 1990 and  provides education in Romanian Institutions through:

• Music – rhythm, singing, sound
• Art – colour, texture, pattern
• Craft – modelling, use of waste materials
• Movement – body awareness, travelling
• Drama – story, games, song, imagination

After the fall of Ceausescu in 1989  it was discovered that over 100,000 Romanian children were living in horrific conditions in institutions across the country.  In response to these conditions Muzika was set up by a group of professionals from the arts, education and social services here in the UK. The group immediately made contact with several orphanages, and visits revealed appalling conditions: malnutrition, cot-bound children and adolescents, and systematic neglect. Staff were untrained with little or no pay, and no engagement with the children.

Muzika quickly demonstrated the importance of engaging with care staff. Training and the development of materials by Muzika volunteers has led to major gains in developing awareness and competence. Staff now use expressive arts with children and adults on a regular basis.

Today Muzika has about 40 volunteers and has organised around 100 visits since 1990.