Posts by Jon Hargreaves
From Drought to Deluge: Vox Radio Becomes A Lifeline
After four years of drought, Vox Radio rallies to become a Lifeline for Tana River County communities which have been devastated by El Niño Floods.
Read MoreCompeting for Umoja
They’ve done it! Our Amplifying Voices triathlon team in the UK is grateful for the very generous donations to support the valuable peace building work of Umoja FM in North Kivu.
Read MoreVox Radio Goes Regional
After months of planning, Vox Radio is now live from Minjilla and also relaying to central Tana River from the regional capital, Hola. Meanwhile the launch of a new ICT initiative for the region is attracting national attention.
Read More“The Radio gives us security”
During a recent visit to North Kivu, communities told us how Umoja FM has been a lifeline for them during war and crises, while the team prepares for the next phase of the project.
Read MoreRe-engaging in Congo (DRC)
Writing en route to our first visit in 5 years to Umoja FM in Nobili DRC, Jon & Johnny look ahead, while reflecting on this resilient station’s role through recent crises.
Read MoreConnecting Communities
After hearing many of each other’s stories over speakerboxes, remote Adivasi communities in Maharashtra met each other for the first time to share remarkable stories of transformation.
Read MoreNow we are ten
As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, join us on a journey as we look back over the last ten years of supporting communities facing crises.
Read MoreThe Power of Ubuntu
A remote village in Maharashtra, India, comes together in the spirit of ‘ubuntu’ to resolve a crippling water crisis.
Read MoreLocal Peace Heroes
Tana River’s Vox Radio team receives recognition for its contribution to peace-building, as plans take shape for the region’s first ICT hub.
Read More“Let me die at home!”
Being aware of your rights is irrelevant if you don’t have the power to exercise them. This is often the case for marginalised groups, and this is certainly the experience of an Adivasi lady called Mirabai…
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