The Sebene Project started in April 2019. This project aims to give youths the opportunity to learn an instrument and a type of music in band. It gives them a platform to openly discuss issues that they are facing every day, to learn to communicate being informed. We want to empower youths from deprived area and low income families, intellectually, socially and emotionally about their identity and self-worth using music (Sebene), to impart knowledge, skills, attitudes and reaffirm cultural heritage. Music-making and creative expression can be the key to breaking down communication barriers.

Many young people responded and started a conversation about the issues that affect them on a daily basis. Knife crime, gangs, drugs, racism, stereotypes, mental health are some of the issues that affect these young people and they do not have an outlet for their frustrations and are often marginalized.

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​They deal with living in poverty, watching friends fall victim to gang violence, or losing relatives to the penal justice system, exclusion and discrimination. The emotional struggles such as; anxiety, anger, depression are increasingly commonplace among their age group. ​

They often feel like they are being condemned rather than given the support needed. The emotional struggles such as; anxiety, anger, depression – are increasingly commonplace among their age group. ​

Many boys living in deprived areas are trapped within the stereotypes and scarce life and limited resources. They are exposed to negative media and life around them. ​