• The event enables and empowers youth leaders of tomorrow through music and service

Kidz4Kidz 2024 brought together 250 talented young musicians from 16 countries, including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, China, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Netherlands, Kenya, Zimbabwe, UK, US, and Canada, who dazzled the audience with their musical abilities and at the same time, raised funds to support children enrolled in EL's programs. Through their performances and fundraising efforts, participants demonstrated their commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

This year's concert goal was to support 2,000 marginalized children worldwide. All participants who fundraised received a Social Service Certificate, gaining a competitive edge for their university applications and joining a global network of change-makers through the Kidz4Kidz Ambassador Program. Those students who met their fundraising goal also received a letter of recommendation. They were also featured in global posts, showcasing their commitment to making a difference.

Mr Ravi Sonnad, Founder & CEO of Enabling Leadership, thanked all the participants, parents, supporters, and volunteers involved in making Kidz4Kidz 2024 a reality, and said, "Music is a powerful medium that builds critical life and leadership skills and at the same time, brings people together. At Enabling Leadership, we believe that every child can be a leader and a force for positive change in their communities. Kidz4Kidz 2024 exemplifies our vision of empowering youth to create a brighter future for all. I am immensely grateful for the dedication and passion demonstrated by everyone who helped make this event a resounding success. Together, we are inspiring a generation of leaders who will transform the world."

Participants in the Kidz4Kidz concert performed two songs each, and helped to raise funds to support 10 children in the EL programs. These students will also be able to connect with the children they are supporting through regular virtual calls, enabling them to develop a unique bond across cultures and backgrounds. The event this year also featured panel discussions with eminent global personalities and guest appearances by international musicians such as Dr Veronica Stewart, Founder & Director, Sydney Voice Studio; Ms. Shobhana Raghavan, Musician; Mr. Jack Thomas, Founder Director of Performer’s Collective School of Music; Mr. Dominic D’ Cruz, Musician; and Dr Sarah Fabian, Director of Athletic Bands among other eminent people. 

The Kidz4Kidz 2024 concert marks another significant milestone in EL's goal to reach and impact 1 million children. 

About Enabling Leadership (EL):

Enabling Leadership is a global non-profit organization that equips children from under-served backgrounds with the essential Life and Leadership skills necessary for them to become tomorrow’s role models, global citizens, and change makers. 

The organization currently reaches over 10,000 children between the ages of 9-15 across 7 cities and 45 villages in India, Cambodia, Singapore and Kenya.  Its programs use the create mediums of music (EL-Create), football (EL-Play) and Lego-type building blocks (EL-Build) to inculcate 21st century skills, values and attitudes among students.  

Since its inception in 2013, the organization has impacted over 50,000 lives and become a beacon championing the critical need to provide access and opportunity to a holistic education to all children, especially girls.