THE RECYCLED ORCHESTRA

Give the gift of music to children in Cateura, Paraguay.

Every day, millions of pounds of solid waste get dumped in the Cateura slum. Many families scavenge trash from the landfill to resell, and kids are regularly pulled out of school to help. Cateura is a community unlike any other. Built on a landfill, it's home to over 2,500 families facing poverty and limited opportunities. But amidst the hardship, a beacon of hope shines bright: the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. 

Founded by GO Campaign Local Hero Favio Chávez, this orchestra gives children a chance to create beautiful music using instruments made entirely from recycled materials found in the landfill itself. What began with just 10 students in a makeshift shed has blossomed into a program serving over 200 youth.

There was little else that town had to offer before Favio built the Recycled Orchestra to offer the children a chance for a future through music. Many years later, the Recycled Orchestra has performed for just about everyone. The group plays everything from Mozart to Paraguayan folk music and the young musicians have backed up artists like Metallica, Stevie Wonder and Megadeth!

The Recycled Orchestra continues to be a beacon of hope for many children and families in Cateura. Donations of all sized have the power to transform lives through music. Thank you for your support.

P.S. Want to learn more? Watch the inspiring documentary "Landfill Harmonic" on Apple TV+ or Amazon to see the Recycled Orchestra's story unfold.

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