NEWS
Stay connected with the latest from the Global Impact Circle. Our news section brings you stories from our member foundations, highlights from upcoming events, insights into new partnerships, and announcements of program launches.
Follow along as we grow our network, deepen our impact, and spotlight the people and projects shaping the future of the arts and education across our global alliance.
Global Impact Musician Weekly Snapshot No. 11
From Ethiopian work songs to a new original composition, Global Impact Musician, Eyuel Getaneh Reta, shows us that tradition is always evolving, uniting past and future through music.
Global Impact Musician Weekly Snapshot No.10
Global Impact Musician Weekly Snapshot No.9
GIM Cohort 2 applications are now open. In Snapshot No. 9, we celebrate Cohort 1’s momentum, including new collaborations, awards, jobs, income growth, and expanded networks, while inviting our community to the June 12 Final Concert in Nairobi and online.
Global Impact Musician Weekly Snapshot No.8
This week’s snapshot introduces Antonina Sterina, Global Impact Musician’s embodiment coach, and explores how embodiment practice helps students build awareness, presence, and confidence through movement, consistency, and self-reflection.
Global Impact Musician Weekly Snapshot No.7
Global Impact Musician (GIM) had the honor of being selected to present at the Showcase 2026: Fostering Continuous Improvement and Organizational Excellence at University of Wisconsin–Madison on April 24, 2026.
Global Impact Musician Program Completes Module 1: The Art of Self-Development
The Global Impact Musician (GIM) Program has completed Module 1: The Art of Self-Development, empowering emerging African artists to build resilience, confidence, and leadership. Through mindfulness, embodiment, and mentorship, 90% of participants applied new skills directly to their careers. As the program moves toward its 2026 Capstone Residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, GIM continues to nurture purpose-driven, transformative artistry.
A New Sound Begins: Global Impact Musician Program Launches with Kick-Off Week at KOFISI Nairobi
The Global Impact Musician (GIM) Program launched at KOFISI Nairobi, bringing together 65 emerging artists from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia for a week of creativity, leadership, and collaboration. Hosted in KOFISI’s dynamic workspaces, the Kick-Off Week introduced participants to the program’s five modules and mentorship network, blending artistry with entrepreneurship and social impact. Culminating in a vibrant concert celebration, the event marked the beginning of a transformative journey that will continue toward the 2026 Capstone Residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Marchesi Code: How a New Generation Envisions Shaping the Legacy in XXI century
On April 29 the chamber event, combining music, culinary masterclasses, poetry, and theatrical performances brought together some of Italy’s most talented young artists and musicians, all united in a community atmosphere and family warmth while encouraging interdisciplinary connections driven by a shared passion for the arts.
From Catalan heritage to Global Exchange: Composer Marc Migó Cortés – on becoming this season’s AHF Artist In Spotlight and leading the Vera Musica Foundation in Barcelona
To mark the beginning of its journey, Fundazio Vera Musica-led by composer Marc Migo Cortés, Artist in the Spotlight 2025—hosted an informal inaugural gathering at the Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona. Far from a formal showcase, the event celebrated the spirit of community and shared beginnings that lie at the heart of the Fundacio's mission.