Friends,

As we come to the final days of the year, I want to take a moment to share a few stories from the field — reminders of why this work matters so deeply, and why your support makes such a tangible difference.

First, an update on our Musical Ambassador Ari Honarvar.
 

Ari was recently living in San Diego, but has now relocated to Spain. Even in the midst of that transition, her commitment to this work has never wavered. Every single week, she continues to dance with refugees at a shelter in Tijuana — not in person, but via Zoom. Across borders and time zones, the music still flows, the bodies still move, and healing still happens.

Now in Spain, Ari is actively seeking connections with local refugee communities so she can continue bringing this same trauma-informed, heart-centered movement work to people who need it most. Her dedication is a powerful reminder that this work is not bound by geography — it lives wherever there is care, creativity, and connection.

Second, an update on Abaho’s campaign.
 

We are so close. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve made real progress toward supporting Abaho’s work — but we are not quite there yet. We still have ground to cover, and as the year closes, we’re making one more push to fully fund this effort.

I’ve just shared a short video that captures the spirit of this work beautifully — children dancing, joy rising in places that have known so much hardship. You can watch it here:
👉 [Watch the YouTube Short]

Thank you for your support!

As the new year arrives, I want to say this clearly and from the heart: year-end contributions make an enormous difference right now. If you’ve been considering a gift, or if you’re able to give a little more before the year closes, this is a moment when your support has real, immediate impact.

In today’s divided world, the work of Musical Ambassadors Of Peace has become increasingly important. Together, we are planting seeds of hope — through rhythm, movement, and the simple yet radical act of human connection.

Thank you for walking this path with us. Thank you for believing in the power of music and dance to heal, to uplift, and to remind us of our shared humanity.

With deep gratitude and hope for the year ahead,

Patricia Irby
Executive Director
Musical Ambassadors Of Peace