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Deepen your understanding. Explore stories, ideas, and resources on peacebuilding through music.
A beautifully organised, youth-friendly digital library featuring curated articles, videos, reports, book summaries, and toolkits.

Music, Culture & Social Impact

How music shapes society, identity, and emotional connection.
Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate

“This Is Your Brain on Music” – Daniel Levitin

Explains how music affects the brain, emotions, memory, and social bonding – essential for understanding music's peacebuilding power.
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Difficulty: Easy

UNESCO – “Music as a Tool for Dialogue”

Shows how music preserves cultural heritage and builds bridges across differences.
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Difficulty: Intermediate

European Music Council Policy Papers

Clear summaries of how music supports cohesion and cultural democracy across Europe.
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Difficulty: EASY

Does Music Change a Child's Brain? | John Iversen | TEDxSanDiego

What specific experiences might shape the growth of specific brain circuits? By understanding music’s power to shape the brain, our hope is to be a part of the answer to this groundbreaking question.
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Difficulty: EASY

Why the music we love as teens stays with us for life

Cognitive neuropsychologist Dr Catherine Loveday explains the psychology that connects us with the music from our past
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Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation

Understanding conflict, dialogue, and the role of creativity in peace.
Difficulty: Easy

“The Little Book of Conflict Transformation” – John Paul Lederach

The best short introduction to peacebuilding. Clear, hopeful, practical.
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Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate

Council of Europe – Youth Peace Resources

Practical guides for young peacebuilders in Europe.
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Difficulty: DEEP DIVE

“Building Peace: Sustainable Reconciliation” — Lederach

Foundational peacebuilding framework used in many EU programmes.
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European Case Studies & History

How music has supported reconciliation, identity, and cooperation in Europe.

West-Eastern Divan Orchestra – Official Documentation

Europe-supported intercultural orchestra symbolising coexistence.
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EU Creative Europe Project Library

Browse real European projects using music for social impact.
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Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate

Music & Reconciliation in Bosnia – Research Papers

Shows how choirs, youth ensembles, and art projects supported healing after war.
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Difficulty: Easy

Nordic Council Cultural Exchange Reports

Explores Nordic approaches to culture-driven peacebuilding.
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Digital Music Collaboration & Youth Expression

How digital platforms amplify voices, activism, and cross-border creativity.
Difficulty: Easy

European Commission – “Digital Creativity & Youth” Report

Shows how digital tools empower young creators.
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Difficulty: Easy

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir

Perfect example of global musical unity.
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Difficulty: Easy

TikTok Cultural Insights Reports

Demonstrates how youth use music to express identity and challenge stereotypes.
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Difficulty: Easy

UNICEF Youth Digital Activism Toolkit

Guides young people on safe and positive activism online.
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Intercultural Dialogue & Identity Through Music

Exploring identity, belonging, and cultural exchange.
Difficulty: Intermediate

“Musicking” – Christopher Small

Redefines music as a social activity creating relationships.
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Difficulty: Easy

Anna Lindh Foundation – Intercultural Dialogue Toolbox

Youth-friendly manuals on dialogue and cultural storytelling.
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Difficulty: Easy

Supporting young people engage and connect through music

Community-driven musical peacebuilding examples.
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Music, Trauma & Emotional Healing

Understanding emotional expression and wellbeing through music.
Difficulty: Intermediate

WHO Arts and Health Evidence Review

Groundbreaking research showing how arts support mental health.
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Difficulty: Intermediate

Nigel Osborne – Music Therapy in Conflict Areas

Shows how music helps traumatised children, especially in Balkan regions.
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Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate

“Music and the Mind” – Anthony Storr

Explains how music helps emotional regulation and resilience.
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Leadership, Creativity & Youth Empowerment

How young people can shape their communities through creativity and dialogue
Difficulty: EASY

SALTO-YOUTH Participation Tools

Activity-based guides for youth participation and leadership.
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Difficulty: EASY

Ashoka Young Changemakers Stories

Inspiring stories of youth using creativity to transform communities.
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Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate

Youthpass Guidance for Reflection

Helps young people reflect on learning and competences.
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