Jeunesses Musicales International is an organization that develops young people through music across borders. It has over 60 country members and provides over 36,000 annual activities for its over 5 million young members. The organization focuses on providing access to music, active participation, self-esteem, critical thinking, creativity, intercultural learning, and peace building. It faces challenges of perceived elitism of culture, lack of funding and support for music education. The organization runs programs like world youth orchestras and choirs, camps promoting intercultural learning, and festivals developing music skills and careers. It also supports community development programs using music.

1. Making the difference through music Blasko Smilevski

9. YOUTH MUSIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC ON LOCAL and NATIONAL LEVEL INCLUDE THE “BEST” OF JMI PROGRAMS ETHNO IMAGINE Young Audience development Ensembles creation Awareness raising through dedicated public campaigns involving youth and music Volunteer work, community services through music and Charity work Youth centres development (creativity program) Extracurricular music programs in schools (Concerts in schools) OFFER IT AS SCALE-UP MODEL TO GOVERNMENTS ENGAGE LARGE SCALE DONORS