OPUS I FOUNDATION
MISSION
Opus 1 Foundation has been harnessing the power of the arts to drive global change for nearly a decade. As a network of artists, volunteers, and partners, we are dedicated to uplifting communities facing marginalization and vulnerability worldwide. Guided by core values of inclusivity, innovation, and impact, we address pressing issues through creative modalities worldwide.
With a presence across multiple continents, Opus 1 Foundation is uniquely positioned to respond to challenges at every stage, ensuring the arts serve as a force for transformation and healing. Our programs and collaborations build connections within communities, providing platforms for underrepresented voices and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. Our impact is furthered by partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and global stakeholders, as well as through grassroots engagement.​​
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Our operations seek to answer:
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How can the arts create opportunities for children & young adults to reach their full potential?
How can the arts help eradicate poverty, hunger, disease, and social inequalities?
How can the arts address climate change and support environmental sustainability?
How can the arts unite people of different nations, creeds, orientations, abilities and backgrounds to strengthen our global community?
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We are committed to transparency and accountability, maintaining trust with the communities we serve, partners, and donors. This mission embodies hope — hope in the arts to save, heal, and inspire, and hope for a world where creativity drives lasting social change and opportunities for all to thrive.​​
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MOVEMENT
We believe that transformative social movements are driven by empowered individuals, resilient institutions, and bold, innovative ideas often requiring the courage to embrace high-risk opportunities. While our focus areas have evolved over the years, these core principles remain the foundation of our work and are central to our vision of how meaningful change unfolds. This unwavering commitment has not only distinguished Opus 1 Foundation but has also fostered a profound and lasting impact across the communities we serve.
VISION
A Vision for Our Future: 2030 builds on this legacy, adapting to an increasingly complex world. Global challenges— climate change, economic inequality, political unrest, and displacement— are intensified by technological advancements and shifting social dynamics. We recognize the growing demand for inclusion and justice, as marginalized voices seek recognition and opportunities to shape their futures.
In response, Opus 1 is reimagining how the arts can drive change. We are embracing innovative technologies like immersive media, virtual and augmented reality, and Web3 solutions to expand our reach and deepen our impact. This strategy calls for visionary, effective, and principled leadership that upholds our foundational values while embracing new approaches.
Our five-year path centers on empowering local communities and building partnerships across sectors. By elevating local voices, we aim to foster dignity, agency, and resilience. While deepening our community engagement, we will continue to operate as part of a global network committed to systemic change.
As the way people engage with art and activism evolves, so will our approach. This strategy emphasizes inclusion, particularly of underserved youth and underrepresented artists. Through creative programs and volunteer-driven projects, we will continue to harness collective action for good, ensuring the arts remain a vital force for building a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world.
VALUES
We approach our work with a sense of urgency, understanding that meaningful change requires sustained commitment to those living and working closest to the challenges. To foster this change, we prioritize strengthening civil society at all levels, championing the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Collaboration is central to our efforts, as we work closely with governments, the private sector, academia, and the creative community, leveraging the arts as a powerful catalyst for dialogue, understanding, and transformation.
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Our culture is rooted in trust, constructive dialogue, and leadership that inspires innovation and excellence. We are committed to listening, learning, and modeling openness and transparency in all we do. Accountability is at the heart of our work — whether to one another, our charter, the organizations we partner with, our sector, society at large, or the laws governing our nonprofit status.
Through the arts and beyond, we seek to build a more inclusive and equitable world.