GITC-Kabul

A little over 10 years ago, Executive Director Jessica Baron created Guitars in the Classroom with a simple but powerful idea. So powerful in fact, that in a completely grass-roots effort we now have programs in 24 states, and 10 Universities. Who would have thought that we'd make it all the way to Afghanistan?

I came into this organization about 1 1/2 years ago as a volunteer. One thing led to another, and I am now essentially working as an employee, covering a wide variety of tasks and projects. For me, this is a really exciting time to be a part of this organization. The internet and the way people connect on it is changing every day. There is an unprecedented need for change in not only the way we treat our environment, but also in the way we treat each other.

At the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), Guitars in the Classroom is extremely proud and excited to announce that we have a GITC-UP program in place, being taught as you read this. We recently heard from the teachers who were elated at receiving their shipment of Godins and said that "it's surreal to have guitars in Afghanistan!".

This is really possible due to our gracious sponsors, and a few intrepid individuals with a vision worthy of pursuing. In the next update we'll look a little closer at the beginnings of GITC-Kabul, and how it was made possible.

See you next time,
Nick Sinutko