Ghetto Classics, using music to inspire youth in Nairobi

The video discusses the Ghetto Classics program in Korogocho, Nairobi, which uses music to transform the lives of young people in challenging environments. Founded by Elizabeth Cheroge, the program provides music education to 600 children weekly, offering instruments like violins, cellos, and trumpets. The discipline and community fostered through classical music help these children find hope and family amidst difficult circumstances. Ghetto Classics aims to create a nurturing space where dreams can grow and be fulfilled, despite the harsh realities of life in Korogocho.

What is the primary goal of the Ghetto Classics program?

• To teach children how to paint

• To offer sports activities for youth

• To use music to change the lives of young Kenyans

• To provide food and shelter to the children

Who is the founder and director of the Ghetto Classics program?

• James Brown

• Elizabeth Cheroge

• Mary Smith

• John Doe

How many children does the Ghetto Classics program teach each week?

• 100

• 1000

• 300

• 600

Which of the following instruments is NOT mentioned as part of the Ghetto Classics program?

• Violin

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Flute

What does the Ghetto Classics program hope to provide for the children?

• A space for learning new languages

• A platform for political activism

• A nurturing environment for dreams to grow

• A place to play sports