Our work

Find out more about our mission, the progress we have made, our fundraising past and why we use opera to tackle post traumatic stress and social change in Kinshasa. 

Our mission

The effects of violence and poverty continue to devastate and traumatize entire societies across Congo. Operanauts is dedicated to helping young people heal from this trauma and inspire future growth in their communities. Music has the power to transform us and provide the hope that vulnerable people need to thrive. 

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Our progress

380

SUPPORTED ARTISTS

We have worked with over 380 talented local musicians, artisans and crew.

425

PEOPLE PER YEAR

Our programs reach and impact 425 young people per year on average.

1,554,443

LOCAL POPULATION

We target five communes in Kinshasa with a total population of 1,554,443 people

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Why Opera?

Music has been proven to reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress, along with increasing brain activity and enhancing creative thinking.

Why Opera?

Our fundraising

Operanauts hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year to achieve our targets and goals. 

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