Empowering Youth Through Music, Arts & Culture
Building opportunities, developing talent, and transforming communities through creativity.
A home for the next generation of South African creatives.
Charisma Music Foundation is a South African nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people through music, arts, culture, skills development, and community upliftment. Based in Roodepoort, Gauteng, we create opportunities for disadvantaged youth to discover their talents, build confidence, and shape better futures through creativity.
Our Mission
To unlock potential in every young South African through accessible arts education, mentorship and community.
Our Vision
A continent where every child has a stage, a voice and a future shaped by their own creativity.
Our Journey
- 2013Founded in Roodepoort with one music class and 12 students.
- 2016Launched dance and theatre programs; first community showcase.
- 2019Opened the I Love Yourself project — fashion, beadwork & sculpture.
- 2022Reached 3,000+ youth through township outreach tours.
- 2026Expanding nationally with career expos and women empowerment hubs.
Our Programs
Eight pathways for young creatives to discover, train and thrive.
Music Development
Vocal coaching, instrumental training and studio recording for emerging artists.
Learn moreCommunity Outreach
Township activations bringing arts directly to where they're needed most.
Learn moreArts & Crafts Training
Beadwork, painting, sculpture and fashion design with master artisans.
Learn moreI Love
Yourself.
A flagship program celebrating self-expression through six creative disciplines. Born in the streets of Roodepoort — now changing lives across Gauteng.
Gallery
Music, dance, art and community — captured live from our workshops, stages and outreach tours.
Lives in their own words
"Charisma gave me a stage when no one else would listen. Today I'm recording my first EP."
"The discipline I learnt in dance class shaped who I am. I finally believe in myself."
"The beadwork program turned my hobby into a business that supports my family."
Events & Showcases
Help us empower the next generation of creatives.
Every contribution funds instruments, studio time, workshops and the moments that change a young life.