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Regional Volunteers
Asia
South Asia
Africa
Middle East
Europe
America
Spanish Speaking Countries
Indigenous Nations
At IAPF, our Regional Volunteers are the lifeblood of our global mission. We’ve structured our movement to reflect the world’s great cultural clusters. That’s why we have eight dedicated Regional Volunteer teams, each rooted in a specific region: Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Spanish-speaking countries, and Indigenous nations.
Why Regional Volunteers Matter
We believe that rhythm and percussion transcend borders. But every region has its own stories, traditions, and needs. Our volunteers help us tailor programs that respect those differences.
Our Regional Volunteers serve as connectors: they bring the IAPF mission into local communities, foster national federations, and spark participation.
They support everything from education to competition, helping translate our global goals into grassroots action.
They help us build and sustain National ArtsGames Federations (NAFs) across countries. The IAPF is in service of a vision that spans 196 countries.
What They Do
Each Regional Volunteer team:
Scouts and supports emerging percussion talent in their region
Helps set up education and training programs aligned with IAPF’s standards
Works with local federations and governments to advance rhythm as a unifying force
Organizes cultural-exchange projects, workshops, and community performances
Advocates for the inclusion of underrepresented traditions and artists in our global structure
Meet Our Regions
Here are our eight regional clusters, each guided by passionate volunteers:
- Asia — From East Asia to Southeast Asia, our volunteers here champion both traditional and contemporary percussive art.
- South Asia — With vibrant rhythms rooted in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and beyond, this team brings deep heritage into the fold.
- Africa — The heartbeat of many percussive traditions, our African volunteers celebrate djembe, talking drums, and so much more.
- Middle East — Weaving together Arabic, Persian, and other traditions, this region balances ancient ritual and modern voice.
- Europe — Volunteers across Europe help us balance classical, folk, and experimental percussive traditions.
- The Americas — Spanning North, Central, and South America, this team supports a rich mix: taiko, samba, Indigenous drum circles, and beyond.
- Spanish-Speaking Countries — Latin America, Spain, and other Spanish-speaking nations bring their own percussive flair — congas, cajóns, and more.
- Indigenous Nations — We honor rhythm traditions rooted in native cultures around the world, and our Indigenous Region volunteers work to amplify and protect these vital voices.
Join Us
If you identify with one of these regions, I invite you to step forward. Here’s how to get involved:
Sign up as a Regional Volunteer: share your passion, cultural knowledge, and energy.
Help us build local federations or strengthen existing ones.
Lead workshops, mentoring sessions, and community outreach in your region.
Advocate for percussion’s role in education, heritage, and social change.
As a Regional Volunteer, you become a steward of rhythm, you help shape IAPF’s global future while rooting our mission deeply in your own community.