I’m extremely proud to spread the word of an amazing charity I have recently become ambassador for.
Harmony of Hope is a small, but wonderful charity, which aims to bring healing and hope to refugees, displaced, and disadvantaged people predominantly in the Middle East.
The charity offers music provision, practical resources and teacher training for the most marginalised in society. This goes far beyong a simple music lesson. Weekly sessions offer a warm, safe place to meet and share experiences, an inclusive, creative environment, community, and perhaps most importantly – hope.
Having just updated their website for them, I was deeply touched by the stories I read of those the charity work with. Charity founder, Helena Lloyd, describes the work Harmony of Hope far more eloquently than me – so I shall leave you with her beautiful words below!
Every week, the refugees gather in a small, joy-filled space where child refugees and individuals with disabilities sit side-by-side at pianos or gather around percussion instruments. Many have faced unimaginable hardship: war, displacement, trauma, or the challenges of living in a world that isn’t always made for them. But when their fingers touch the keys or their hands beat the drum, something extraordinary happens.
They smile. They focus. They express emotions words can’t reach. Music becomes their voice, their therapy, their joy.
These aren’t just lessons. They are acts of healing, empowerment, and inclusion. For many of our students, it’s the first time they feel truly seen and heard—not despite their stories, but because of them.
There are moments when silence holds more than words ever could—when a hesitant hand touches a piano key for the first time, or a soft drumbeat echoes like a heartbeat in a quiet room. These are the moments we witness.
In a small room filled with instruments and light, something beautiful unfolds. Children who have fled from conflict and chaos, and individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, come together not as students with “needs,” but as musicians with untapped potential.
They learn to listen—to rhythm, to one another, to themselves. Some are finding focus for the first time. Others are discovering joy, connection, and a sense of belonging through melody and beat. We’ve seen music reach places that therapy couldn’t touch, and build bridges where language had failed.
This work doesn’t often make headlines. It’s quiet. Personal. Transformative.
And while we rarely speak of “miracles,” it’s hard not to believe in them when you see a child who once avoided eye contact light up in laughter while keeping tempo on a djembe, or a young refugee play a chord progression that feels like hope.
It’s a privilege to be part of these stories. To hold space for healing, and to nurture creativity in those who’ve had to grow up too fast—or whose talents are too often overlooked.
If you’ve ever believed in the quiet power of music to change lives, you already understand the heart of what we do.
Thank you for being someone who listens.
~ Helena Lloyd, Harmony of Hope Founder
If you would like to know how you can significantly make a difference to those who have lost nearly everything, you can find out more here.
