As the world comes to grips with the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of music and the arts has become more important than ever. To demonstrate this, in our presentation we will offer brief insights into our Music as a Global Resource Compendium (5th Edition). This edition features 109 exemplary projects that are using music to contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Working across 54 countries, the featured projects are addressing some of the most complex social, cultural, health, educational, environmental, and economic issues facing our generation. In our presentation we will share powerful examples that demonstrate how music can play a role in solving some of the most difficult problems and touch on programs that are specifically working with older members of society for The United Nations International Day of Older Persons.