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Switzerland: Summer camp

A small group of children met in Bioley-Magnoux (Switzerland) in a mini summer camp, 2 to 6 july 2023. A colourful programme made for an entertaining time. In the picture: Andreas Schindler talking to a small group. Sharing life issues – symbolically as building blocks. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bioley-Magnoux, Camp, Switzerland ·

20 Years Jonas Foundation

It was a wonderful celebration in the castle garden of Bioley-Magnoux - with the Hill House Choral Scholars from London conducted by Sarah Cameron and Edmund Townend. The Hill House Choral Scholars bring together the best singers from the Hill House International School in London. Music plays a key role in the school's programme. All instruments are taught, in addition to the three choirs that sing at the Wednesday assembly in the Scottish Church.The Hill House Choral Scholars have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bioley-Magnoux, Concert, Switzerland ·

Kyrgyzstan: Review of the last years

Projet « The Young Enthousiasts »Traditional dance class (Jyldyz Abdrahmanova)Komuze class (Taalaikul Marasulova) Direction: Gulsara Nurmatova, Buchur Ecucationsal CentreLocation: Ak-Ordo et Ak-Orgo, suburbs of BishkekStart of the project: 2010Collaboration: Erayim Aid Trust, UK The pandemic has changed the situation in Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. Children had to stay home for much of 2021. The teachers of the Jonas project, Jyldyz Abdrahmanova and Taalaikul Marasulova, taught the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kyrgyzstan ·

Geneva: Palm Sunday service

Pastor Emmanuel Fuchs took us into the message of Palm Sunday in the Temple Protestante de Malagnou (Geneva). The Fondation Jonas had the privilege of providing musical accompaniment for the service.The musicians: Océane Brigitte, Sia and Siu Seong, Katharine Hurtado Bazan, Charlie Hurtado Bazan, Rebecca de Melo. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Geneva, Switzerland ·

Enrique: 1st price at the the Swiss Youth Music Competition

Enrique Pérez Mejia (guitar) wins 1st prize with distinction at the Swiss Youth Music Competition! Congratulations, Enrique! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Geneva, Switzerland ·

Charlie: 1st price at the the Swiss Youth Music Competition

Charlie Hurtado Bazan (guitar, age 12)  wins a 1st prize with distinction at the Swiss Youth Music Competition! A huge well done, Charlie! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concert, Special project, Switzerland ·

Carolina: Master’s thesis!

We are very happy with Carolina! She presented her Masters thesis in Health Psychology on 23 January at the University of Lausanne, Faculty of Sciences. Congratulations! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Geneva, Switzerland ·

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News

  • September 2025, Sicily: ‘Concerto Solidale’ at the Segesta Teatro Festival
  • Geneva: Fête de la musique
  • London: Trip to Eastbourne
  • Geneva: Early music and bardcore
  • Dorothée Munyaneza at Zurich’s «Theater-Spektakel»

Middle East

Drama workshops in Ramallah (Kathy Bergen, Faten Khoury) – Read more

Milman Center, Haifa

Musictherapy for children suffering from autism at the Milman Center, Haifa. Read more

Armenia: Integration of disabled children

The Jonas Foundation supports the project “Art for Inclusion” in Armenia. Documentary films: "I am a hero", "If you have wings" and "Only love". Read more

Paris-StDenis, France

The Jonas Music Class at Collège Pierre-de-Geyter, StDenis, France. Read more

London Music School

Read more about our music school.

Puzzle «Creation»

«The Creation», a painting in form of a huge puzzle! A piece of art put together by handicapped children and children from the Bernese Oberland (summer 2007). During the International Year 2008 of the Earth, «The Creation» was hosted by the International Airport Geneva at Gate A8. Read more

June 2006: UN Human Rights Council

Jonas Choir UN Geneva
19th June: The «Jonas Singers» sing with the «Petits Chanteurs de la Cathédrale» at the first Session of the Human Rights Council, United Nations, Geneva. Young singers from countries as varied as Iran, Zimbabwe, Angola, Rwanda, Cameroun, Bulgaria, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Switzerland, have been invited to sing at the first Session of the Human Rights Council.

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