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  "slug": "bridges-for-music",
  "name": "Bridges for Music",
  "tagline": "Harnessing the power of music for change",
  "mission": "Bridges for Music empowers youth in underserved communities through music education, entrepreneurship training, and mindfulness — creating pathways to the creative economy and sustainable livelihoods.",
  "description": "Founded in 2012, Bridges for Music operates a 1,000 sqm modern facility in Langa, one of Cape Town's oldest and most densely populated townships. The Academy features world-class recording studios, computer rooms, and DJ rooms. Each year over 250 students (called co-creators) complete courses in music production, DJing and performance, music business and entrepreneurship, and meditation. The Industry Access employment programme creates around 250 job placements annually. Graduates enter South Africa's growing creative economy with real skills, professional networks, and income-generating capability. Bridges for Music has spent over a decade proving that music education is a viable pathway out of poverty in township communities.",
  "website": "https://bridgesformusic.org",
  "donation_url": "https://bridgesformusic.org/donate",
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  "country": "South Africa",
  "city": "Cape Town",
  "region": "Western Cape",
  "founded_year": 2012,
  "annual_budget_usd": 500000,
  "budget_year": 2025,
  "team_size": 25,
  "beneficiaries_per_year": 500,
  "contact_email": "info@bridgesformusic.org",
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  "created_at": "2026-04-05 18:40:58",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-05 18:40:58",
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  "verification_status": "unverified",
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  "causes": [
    {
      "id": "community-development",
      "name": "Community Development",
      "description": "Strengthening local communities through programmes and infrastructure"
    },
    {
      "id": "creative-arts",
      "name": "Creative Arts",
      "description": "Music, visual arts, film, and creative expression programmes"
    },
    {
      "id": "entrepreneurship",
      "name": "Entrepreneurship",
      "description": "Teaching business skills, creative economy, and self-employment"
    },
    {
      "id": "music-education",
      "name": "Music Education",
      "description": "Teaching music production, performance, and music business skills"
    },
    {
      "id": "poverty-reduction",
      "name": "Poverty Reduction",
      "description": "Expanding economic pathways for people in low-income communities"
    },
    {
      "id": "youth-empowerment",
      "name": "Youth Empowerment",
      "description": "Programmes that build confidence, skills, and opportunity for young people"
    }
  ],
  "programs": [
    {
      "name": "Bridges Academy",
      "description": "Full curriculum in music production, DJing, performance, music business, entrepreneurship, and meditation. Students complete courses over 6-12 months with access to professional recording studios and equipment.",
      "beneficiaries_per_year": 250,
      "location": "Langa, Cape Town"
    },
    {
      "name": "Industry Access Programme",
      "description": "Employment placement programme connecting academy graduates with jobs in South Africa's creative and music industry. Provides mentorship, professional networking, and career support.",
      "beneficiaries_per_year": 250,
      "location": "Cape Town metro"
    }
  ],
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    {
      "name": "Students trained",
      "value": "250",
      "unit": "students",
      "period": "annual",
      "year": 2025
    },
    {
      "name": "Job placements through Industry Access",
      "value": "250",
      "unit": "placements",
      "period": "annual",
      "year": 2025
    },
    {
      "name": "Years operating in Langa",
      "value": "13",
      "unit": "years",
      "period": "cumulative",
      "year": 2025
    },
    {
      "name": "Academy facility size",
      "value": "1000",
      "unit": "sqm",
      "period": "current",
      "year": 2025
    }
  ],
  "registrations": [
    {
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "type": "Registered Charity",
      "registration_number": "1154170"
    },
    {
      "country": "United States",
      "type": "501(c)(3)",
      "registration_number": null
    },
    {
      "country": "South Africa",
      "type": "NPC",
      "registration_number": "2015/002748/08"
    }
  ],
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}