Music Saved
My Life.
Now It Saves Theirs.
Freddie was a street child in Mbale, Uganda. A kind man took him home and gave him a brass instrument — and it changed his life. Today he runs the Saved By Music Foundation, offering 200+ children the same life-altering chance.
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Freddie & the Children
Kyewalyanga Fredrick, Founder — with the children of Saved By Music200+
Lives Transformed15+ Years of Impact
Foundation Relocation Notice
A message from the Management of Saved By Music Foundation
Dear friends and supporters,
We wish to inform you that Saved By Music Foundation will soon be relocating due to ongoing floods that have disrupted our work and threatened the safety of our children and property.
Our current location is no longer safe. We have secured new land in a dry and safer area. We will keep you updated on our new location.
Thank you for your continued support.
— Management, Saved By Music Foundation
Support the RelocationFrom the Streets to a Stage of Hope
Kyewalyanga Fredrick (Freddie)
Founder & Director — Former Street Child turned Social Entrepreneur2009
Year Founded“I was once a street child myself. Music was what saved me — it gave me discipline, identity, and hope. Now, through this foundation, I want every vulnerable child to experience that same transformation.”
Kyewalyanga Fredrick (Freddie)
Founder & Director — Former Street ChildFounded in 2009 by Freddie — himself a former street child — the Saved By Music Foundation operates as a registered NGO in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda. After a local teacher introduced Freddie to brass instruments and education, his life was transformed. That transformation became the blueprint for hundreds of children.
Today the foundation rescues street children from poverty, neglect, and social exclusion — offering shelter, nutrition, healthcare, music education, skills training, and a structured path to self-reliance.
Our Core ValuesWatch Them Play
Our children and their volunteer — playing a brass band arrangement. Nearly 4 minutes of just joy of music and connection.
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Youth Empowered
Children rescued from streets and poverty
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Years of Impact
Operating since 2009 in Mbale, Uganda
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Performance Groups
Elgon Brass Band & Koona Cultural Troupe
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Children Sponsored
School fees, meals & healthcare covered
Programmes That Change Lives
Four interconnected programmes create a full ecosystem of support — from the streets to the stage, from survival to self-reliance.
Music for Transformation
Brass instrument training, keyboard lessons, and structured performance groups that build confidence, teamwork, and discipline. Music is our tool of resilience.
Elgon Youth Brass Band & Koona Troupe
The Elgon Youth Brass Band (boys) and Koona Cultural Troupe (girls) perform locally and at cultural events — raising awareness and generating sustainable income.
Street Children Rehabilitation
Rescuing children from the streets caused by AIDS, neglect, abuse, and extreme poverty. We provide shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and a stable routine built around mentorship.
Child Sponsorship & Education
Covering school fees, materials, meals, bedding, and healthcare for orphaned and abandoned children. Sponsorship opens doors to real education and long-term opportunity.
See the Joy of Music
From brass bands to cultural dance — every performance is a celebration of resilience and hope for Uganda's most vulnerable children.
Your Support Creates Futures
Financial constraints are our biggest challenge. Every donation — no matter the size — directly funds shelter, food, school fees, healthcare, and music education for Uganda's most vulnerable children.
One-Time or Custom Donation
Give what you can, whenever you can. Every shilling, pound, or dollar reaches a child who needs it most in Mbale, Uganda.
Be Part of the Change
Volunteers are vital to our mission. Whether short-term or long-term, your compassion, skills, and time directly accelerate impact for Uganda's most vulnerable children.
You don't need to be a professional — if you have a musical talent, teaching experience, healthcare knowledge, or simply a big heart, there is a place for you here.
Music & Arts
Teach instruments, dance, or creative arts to our youth groups.Education & Literacy
Coach language, literacy, maths, and life skills.Health & Mentorship
Support child care, health initiatives, and one-on-one mentorship.Events & Outreach
Help coordinate performances, community outreach, and awareness.
International Volunteers
Volunteers from around the world join Freddie and the team in Mbale
Instruments in Need
Many of our instruments are worn, repaired with tape, and held together by ingenuity aloneHelp Us Make Music Accessible
Every instrument you donate can empower a young life, spark creativity, and build confidence — turning rhythm into resilience.
Musicians & Collectors
Donate used/new brass instruments, keyboards, or drums. Every instrument directly enables a child to learn.
Music Stores & Schools
Partner with us by donating gear, offering discounts, or sponsoring instruments for our growing music programme.
Global Community
You don't need to be a musician to help. Your instrument donation can spark a child's future and build lifelong confidence.