# Impoverished Orchestras ‘Youth Orchestra of Haiti' Helps Youth Thanks to Wyclef Jean By lauren festa | Published 2009-12-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-orchestra-of-haiti References: [yele.org](http://www.yele.org) & [africlassical.blogspot](http://africlassical.blogspot.com/2009/11/yele-haiti-wyclef-jean-oas-ecole-de.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) Wyclef Jean, OA and Yele Hati have come together to form a program that gives the gift of [classical music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchestra-park) to underprivilaged children in the Carribean. “Youth Orchestra of Haiti” is that growing group of bright young minds. Children and youth from underprivileged neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince and Haiti interpret the great compositions of Classical music and Haitian folk music. It’s an attempt to prevent [youth violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-for-change) and reduce school drop out rates in the Caribbean. Props to Wyclef, who did something with his career, instead of starting a fashion line. [Youth orchestra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outschool) in Haiti has begun writing global composition to alieviate crime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Classical Music Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative programs that provide classical music education to underprivileged children to promote social development and reduce crime rates. - **Youth Engagement Through Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create initiatives that use music as a tool to engage and empower youth, bridging cultural divides and fostering creativity. - **Social Change Through Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to leverage art, such as music, as a means to drive positive social change and address societal issues like violence and education. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate music education programs into schools, targeting underprivileged communities and using classical music as an educational tool. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish organizations that focus on using music and art to empower underprivileged youth, creating opportunities for social transformation. - **Cultural and Creative Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support the development of cultural and creative industries in disadvantaged areas, fostering local talent and promoting economic growth through music and arts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Symphony Orchestras-Focused Equity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-orchestral-network.md) - [Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well.md) - [Displaced Families Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foundation.md) - [Empowering Homeless Youth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradeworx.md) - [Musician Mentoring Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musician-mentoring.md) - [At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-links-foundation.md) - [Music-Supporting Auto Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-will.md) - [Deaf Youth-Supporting Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-of-hope-laos.md) - [Youth Vision Care Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-vision-care.md)