Cultural Diplomacy
Sing for Hope's Cultural Diplomacy program provides creative advocacy, leadership, and program design that drive the integration of the arts in policy, peace-building, and global convenings on social change. In addition to curating the first-ever arts panel at The Skoll World Forum for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University, Sing for Hope has presented cultural diplomacy programming for organizations including Aspen Ideas Festival, Harvard University, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, The Kennedy Center, and the United Nations, where SFH has partnered with UNICEF and the High-level Political Forum since 2019. Sing for Hope is the official Cultural Partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
"The arts can fast-track global progress across a wide spectrum of priorities. They deserve a place at our policymaking tables when confronting the world's most pressing challenges."
"Today, I, for one, feel a sense of anticipation. As our young singers sang for us several days ago in the General Assembly Hall, I also 'dream big, speak loud' of a better world. I am impressed with what has been achieved at this year's HLPF. Let's all dream big and speak loud."
"Excellencies and distinguished delegates, this week here at the United Nations, we've shared a Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus performance and a vibrant SDG-themed Sing for Hope Piano that now lives here at UN Headquarters as part of the UN's permanent collection. These serve as vital reminders of the Global Goals and the power of creativity to inspire positive and lasting change."