Michael John Norman

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Tel : +27 53 842 1523 | Cell : +27 72 689 6602

History

Non-Profit Organization, Hands On! was formed in August 2006 to promote arts and culture, rhythm education and leadership development in previously disadvantaged, culturally poor communities. 

Social ills endemic in economically challenged communities such as unemployment, substance abuse and crime is prevalent.  Children in these communities lack positive stimuli as well as being exposed to the harsher realities of life, and as a result suffer academically as well as socially.   
Hands On was established to address these wrongs with music.

Mission

• To develop the academic potential of learners with the aid of music.
  
  
• To instill public confidence in the youth through enrichment and
  sustainability programmes.
  

Vision

• Development of skills through the aid of music, specifically focusing
  on music.
  
  
• Provide free music education to children living in communities where
  formal musical training is not available.
  
  
• Identify dedicated and talented children for further musical training
  and leadership courses.
  
  
• Support musicians and promote musical activities in local communities
  - creating heroes.
  
  
• Protecting the interests of the vulnerable by helping them overcome emotional and/or physical blockages and by addressing learning challenges through arts and culture.