Since 2008 Chhandayan has been involved in the musical revival of Afghanistan. The deepest wound of any calamity is always in the human mind. People lose faith, trust and hope. The boundless beauty of life becomes an oblique perception. That is the situation now in Afghanistan. It is far beyond the material problems as projected by the media. Music, throughout the ages, has helped humanity in restoring inner balance and peace, but, at the same time, art and culture have always suffered in situations of political and natural turmoil.

Chhandayan is taking endeavors to bring some of the shared musical tradition from outside back to Afghanistan so that its own culture can soon revive. This daunting task includes working with local authorities to recruit teachers and in collecting resources such as instruments, books and recorded music. We are also working with them in the adoption of the musically inclined orphans out of 1.6 million who are waiting to see some positive ray of life. What can be said can always be done, but what can be done cannot always be said.

Samir Chatterjee's journal from his trip to Kabul as Chhandayan's representative:

 

• June 2008
• December   2008

 

Workshop in the studio of Kabul Radio:

 

All of these activities need financial support from individuals as well as organizations. With your generous support we can make much more happen than at present.

Chhandayan maintains a 501(c)(3) status with IRS which implies that any contribution towards such noble activities will be 100% tax deductible to IRS and will be accepted with sincere gratitude.

We have been receiving grants and donations from organizations and individuals such as:
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Montgomery Arts Council
Lalit Foundation
Dr. Anil Sharma, Virginia
Mr. Achyut Tope, New York
Mr. James Baker, Maryland

You can make a donation either online through PayPal* or by contacting us.
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