Washington, June 18 (Petra) — Dream Day Foundation (DDF) announced
the launch of a music album titled “Hope,” produced by Syrian
children at Zaatari refugee camp, celebrating World Refugee Day on
June 20.

The album crowns a music program that ran for about two and a half
years in Zaatari camp, led by the foundation in cooperation with
Questscope and Playing For Change, aimed at funding and supporting
music and arts initiatives for refugees worldwide, particularly in
conflict and forced displacement settings.

Talking at the launching ceremony, DDF President Todd Krim said the
“Hope” album serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of
nurturing human potential and enabling it to flourish even in
difficult environments, especially when the international community
provides children and youth with opportunities to learn, create and
succeed.

In turn, Questscope Jordan Director Maen Rayyan‏ said the partnership
with Dream Day Foundation and Playing For Change has transformed
music from “a simple educational activity into a source of healing,
self-expression and hope.”

Zaatari refugee camp in eastern Jordan currently hosts 51,000 Syrian
refugees, more than half of whom are children and young people under
the age of 18.

The Music for Refugees program, run by the foundation, was launched
in September 2023 with participation from English singer and artist
Ellie Goulding.

//Petra// NQ