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AfterBeat*
Join AfterBeat, a non-profit global movement for youth using culture, dance, and music to heal war trauma.
Together, we empower the next generation, promoting healing, resilience, and peace across communities worldwide.
Vision and Purpose
We in AfterBeat envision a future where culture stands as a counterforce to war — where music, dance, and art help children heal, rebuild trust, and reclaim joy. A world where creativity restores hope, and connection becomes the strongest form of security.
What we do
AfterBeat is dedicated to utilizing creative approaches to support children and young people impacted by war and conflict. Our platform fosters collaboration among professionals and organizations, harnessing the transformative force of art and creativity. We engage in innovative methods to heal war trauma, partner with creative industries, bolster existing techniques, and create universally applicable solutions.
The AfterBeat* turns war’s downbeat into rhythm and healing.
*In music, the afterbeat is the weak, secondary part of a beat.
Afterbeat is what follows the strong downbeat.
Translated into our concept, the downbeat is war: the brutal, overwhelming force that sets the rhythm of children’s lives. The afterbeat is what comes after: music, dance, and art that create space for healing, expression, and community.
AfterBeat* Services
AfterBeat Live
AfterBeat Signature Method
Experience AfterBeat Live events that bring together professionals from various industries to engage in insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
A research-based methodology for trauma-informed cultural work. It provides tools and training for teachers, artists, and volunteers to help young people rebuild a sense of safety and belonging through artistic expression.
AfterBeat Exchange
Join AfterBeat Exchange to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and grow together in a collaborative and inspiring environment.
AfterBeat Mentor Network
Discover the AfterBeat Method, a unique approach to achieving your goals and unlocking your full potential with the support of our Mentor Network: A global mentoring program connecting professional artists with young creatives in conflict zones. Through digital mentorship, creative guidance, and shared projects, we foster community, purpose, and hope..
More than 400 million children are growing up in war, and research shows that one in five people in conflict zones develop a mental disorder.
Untreated trauma increases the risk of violence, radicalization, and social breakdown. Through music, dance, and art, we give children the opportunity to process the war – and thereby reduce future
risks both for themselves and for all of us.
Afterbeat* uses culture as preventive security policy.
AfterBeat builds culture as a counterforce to war. We use music, dance, and art to help children and youth in conflict zones process trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with life.
AfterBeat treats culture as preventive security policy. We connect creative environments in war-torn areas with established artists, educators, and institutions in safer parts of the world.
Our goal is to reduce trauma, restore hope, and strengthen both individual and collective resilience through creativity.
Our Mission
At AfterBeat, we are committed to harnessing the power of culture, dance, and music to nurture healing, resilience, and peace among youth affected by war trauma. Through our immersive programs and community engagement, we strive to create a world where every young person can find hope, strength, and a sense of belonging.
Meet the Founders
Founder & Managing Director
Hanne Eggen Røislien
Hanne is the visionary behind AfterBeat. A social scientist, author, and expert on war and society, Hanne has spent years exploring how conflict shapes lives.
Through AfterBeat, she combines her expertise in trauma recovery and creative expression, using music workshops as a powerful tool for healing. A firm believer in the power of creativity, Hanne wants to use her expertise to help war-affected youth reclaim their voices and prove that even in the aftermath of war, new stories can be written.
Hanne holds a PhD in culture, motivation and meaning amongst soldiers.
Co-Founder & Musical Partnerships Lead
Jonny Quinn
Jonny is a founding member of the renowned band Snow Patrol, and knows the power of music to connect and transform intimately through his impressive career.
He established Polar Patrol Publishing in 2015 to ensure fair contracts for artists, collaborating with talents like Belle and Sebastian and co-writers of Ed Sheeran's hits. Passionate about making a difference, he supports various charities, including Children in Need and War Child. Originally from Belfast, Jonny excels in creative music workshops and now focuses on helping war-affected youth heal through The Re:Flow Collective.
AfterBeat*
War breaks. Creativity Heals. Futures emerge.
Connect with Us
Want to learn more about our movement or have a question? Reach out to us and be a part of our global network. Let's collaborate to inspire positive change and create a more inclusive and harmonious world.