With many years of experience in various cultural organisations, it was time to commit to my life mission: music from the heart for vulnerable people, especially children. Trained as a classical violinist, songwriter and music teacher and equipped with knowledge of running a non-profit organisation it all comes together in the honorable role of director for Sounds for freedom. More importantly: coming from deep valleys, music has been the greatest inspiration to follow my dreams.

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Maaike is a versatile education freelancer who explores various educational domains, with a focus on language education and multilingualism. “Music in the classroom not only offers fun and connection, but also plays a major role in strengthening language skills. I am very enthusiastic about providing musicians with knowledge about language development to newcomers, because I believe that every child has the right to 'Sounds for Freedom'.

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With a background as a teacher, child coach, remedial teacher, and educational innovator, I dedicate myself wholeheartedly to children. I also strongly believe in the connecting power of music. It is a language that everyone understands. Music opens hearts and builds bridges between worlds. Children who enter a new world deserve a loving start. I am grateful to be able to contribute to this as project leader of Free as a Songbird.

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As a marketing specialist with an experience over 10 years, I’ve worked on several exciting projects in media agencies and corporations. Having moved to the Netherlands 5 years ago, I'm especially proud to support those who find it challenging to arrive here - through my work at the Sounds for Freedom.

Diana Mol worked for years as a music therapist, music teacher at primary and secondary schools and as a choir conductor. She wrote a musical and gave singing lessons for many years. She then became an NT2 teacher and in that role she gives language lessons and integration training to newcomers. She shares her experience with Sounds for Freedom by thinking along with the content, writing songs and giving advice in the field of music and language lessons.

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IT professional, small business owner in the French Alps and passionate chef, amateur classical guitarist, ski instructor.

Michiel has a passion for music and a heart for social injustice. In the past he has been in a band and also performed cabaret songs.
He was a member of the Amsterdam city council for eight years. He was previously a board member of a dance foundation. Michiel has a great
creative mind and musical ear. As a creative producer at Sounds for Freedom, he is involved in various projects.

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