Music as the path forward – join us in transforming the heart of Africa!

In the Sango language, “Beafrica” ​​means the heart of Africa – that’s how the people of the Central African Republic call their country. According to the International Monetary Fund, it is the second poorest nation in the world. We listen carefully to the heartbeat of Africa and we are there to help!
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Through culture, education and aid: towards a better world.

The AKEDA Foundation co-creates the work of missionary Benedykt Pączka (OFMCap). In the Central African Republic, which has been struggling with internal armed conflicts for almost 60 years, the first music school was established – African Music School, as a remedy for war and trauma. Many years of presence with the population of the Central African Republic give the feeling that the slogan “give a fishing rod instead of fish” is insufficient. Actions are needed to stimulate grassroots initiatives supported by long-term coexistence and support.

Culture

Music is a language that doesn’t need words to connect hearts and guide the values ​​of young people in need or crisis. We organize concerts, workshops, support artistic and scientific publishing – we build bridges of understanding between different communities as a counterweight to the bloody conflicts. We respect tradition, while also supporting growth and progress.

Edukacja

Education is the key to unlocking talent. Our programs offer opportunities to learn instruments, singing, foreign languages, and computer skills. Young talents gain the chance for a better life and the chance to develop their abilities through collaboration and creativity. For us, education and music are the pathways to a brighter future.

Pomoc

By supporting positive change in the lives of children and young people in the Central African Republic, you’re helping shape a better future for both the world and those affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. We run programs that provide food, housing support, access to clean water, and medical care, while also creating new job opportunities.
African Music School is our flagship project, empowering children and young people in the Central African Republic to develop their musical talents while providing meals and medical care. Music education serves as a shield against the dangers of their reality, especially protecting the youngest from being recruited into armed rebel groups. The motto of the project is “Instruments instead of weapons.”
African Music School is our flagship project, empowering children and young people in the Central African Republic to develop their musical talents while providing meals and medical care. Music education serves as a shield against the dangers of their reality, especially protecting the youngest from being recruited into armed rebel groups. The motto of the project is “Instruments instead of weapons.”
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With every project, every helping hand, and every minute dedicated to others, you can change the world with us for the better. We act here and now, knowing that being present with those in need, listening to their struggles, and offering long-term support are the most powerful ways to make a difference.
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Meet out tear

After a two years working in the wealthiest region of the Middle East, he moved to Africa and became deeply involved with the AKEDA Foundation, volunteering and later becoming CEO. He studied musicology, East Slavic philology, philosophy, and is a graduate of cultural studies and jazz music.
Music is an important value for her and has been a companion throughout different stages of her life. Respecting human rights, participating in charity actions, and helping others are also core values she lives by. She finds all of this at African Music School! At the AKEDA Foundation, she serves as the Chairwoman of the Foundation’s Board.
An advocate’s trainee specializing in intellectual property law. At the AKEDA Foundation, she handles legal matters, manages social media, and is a member of the Foundation’s Board.
Manager of ‘Strefa Mocy’, bassist, and recently a fan of raw vegetables. At the AKEDA Foundation, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer. He is the organizer of the upcoming concert tour of AMS students in Poland. Counting down the days until he leaves on a mission with his whole family.
She began her journey with the AKEDA Foundation and AMS alongside kuqe2115 and Kuba Patecki, organizing a trip to the Central African Republic to help AMS students create the song “Taki mały ja” and raise funds to start building a recording studio. Since then, her heart has always remained close to Africa. She’s a member of the Foundation’s Board and uses her experience to make sure the story of AMS spreads worldwide, winning even more hearts along the way!
He studied Automation and Robotics at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. Co-owner of Easterngraphics Polska, a company specializing in data digitization and creating software that supports sales processes in the furniture industry. Personally, he is the husband of Izabela and father of four children. A fan of chess, Bruce Springsteen’s music, and Clint Eastwood films. He is also a member of the AKEDA Foundation’s Board.
A drummer who graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. She also studied Romance philology and international relations in New York. She completed an internship at the UN Secretariat, working on peacekeeping missions in West Africa. She combines her passion for music with her work to improve air quality globally for Air Quality Asia. She is a member of the AKEDA Foundation’s Board and provides expertise to AMS.
A graduate in Education Management from Jagiellonian University. She has been working in the non-governmental sector for several years. At the AKEDA Foundation, she supports operational activities.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about our foundation.
There are several ways to support the foundation. The simplest way is by making a donation, either as a one-time or recurring contribution. You can help promote the foundation’s activities by sharing information on social media, writing articles, or organizing events that invite our beneficiaries or foundation members. You can also organize fundraising campaigns or collect in-kind donations (e.g., musical instruments). Additionally, you can become a partner or a volunteer.
If you run your own business, you may consider partnering with the foundation through sponsorship, organizing events with our participation, or offering a percentage of sales to support our projects. Feel free to get in touch with us at: czesc@akeda.org
We are working to prepare the teaching staff at RCA to work in school. In addition to financial support, you can actively participate in this process. If you have the qualifications to teach and the willingness to travel, you can teach others how to teach. At African Music School, we have hosted many excellent musicians who have worked with the most talented students – the latter will join the teaching staff. You can also organize a concert by including us and our students in the project. Please contact us!
All donations received are used to implement our aid programs – you can indicate a specific purpose in your donation by entering the name of the project (choose from our foundation’s website or from the African Music School website). You can also allocate your donation for statutory purposes and we will decide which of the activities your aid will go to.
We are open to help in helping. The support of volunteers is sometimes necessary to implement projects – sometimes we need the strength of our hands to load donations into a container or help in organizing a concert, other times we may need specialist knowledge (IT, graphic, electrical, plumbing support). We also establish cooperation with musicians who want to join the African Music School project. We invite those interested to contact us and send their CV to: wolontariat@akeda.org.
To support the activities of the Akeda Foundation, you can make a donation using the form on our website – you can choose to make a one-time contribution or set up recurring donations. Funds can also be transferred via traditional bank transfer to the account number: 73 1090 1782 0000 0001 4712 3186 (Santander) with the reference: donation for statutory purposes.