Posts by Johnny Fisher and Hazeen Latif
From rage to peace
Taking part in a “Bright Home” group helped six sisters to overcome their rage at having “nothing to lose”, finding peace and boldness to take risks to improve their future, inspiring others to come alongside.
Read MoreThings no-one talks about
Bright Home helps Pakistani women create new opportunities. We hear how Amplifying Voices navigates challenging cultural barriers and norms, and discusses things no-one talks about.
Read MoreAmplifying Voices in the Pakistan floods
Amplifying Voices Pakistan responded to the Pakistan floods by supporting communities in KPK near Charsadda and near Nowshera. This was our first deployment of an Amplifying Voices in Disaster (AViD) response.
Read MoreListen – then listen again
In a village in Pakistan, we recently heard this story that highlights the importance of iterative listening when engaging with communities. And after listening to come back and listen again …
Read MoreRadio programme that dug a new borehole
When radio programmes highlighted an isolated community’s struggles to access fresh water, a local donor stepped in, wanting to assist as part of her Ramadan preparations, so that the community could to drill a new borehole.
Read MoreA unique light in the community
Irshad – the motorbike light guy, attends a community-centred media workshop in Charsadda. He sees the potential for more light…
Read MoreBright Home – Nowshera, Pakistan
Amplifying Voices Pakistan supports communities in Nowshera to set up a vocational skills centres integrated with community-centred media.
Read MoreBrickmakers speak out
Due to the sensitivity of this issue, faces are blurred to protect identities of local workers Brickmaker factory owners in South Asia are notorious for their mistreatment of workers. Despite official legal protection, many families are trapped through oppressive bonded labour arrangements. Amplifying Voices Pakistan and their new local partner, Community Media Power, visited brickmaking…
Read MoreJuharabad youth are ready for emergencies
The New Hope team in Juharabad held a first aid training event for young people in their community this week. Representatives from the government’s 1122 Rescue team gave the training. There were around 35 participants at the event. This is an unusual opportunity for young people in this community and will provide a valuable skill…
Read MoreCommunity champions extend an invitation
Amplifying Voices Pakistan were recently invited to Nowshera in KPK by an enthusiastic group of socially-minded people who want to learn what community-centred media is all about.
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