At Amplifying Voices, we use the term “speakerbox” to talk about a digital audio player with a built in speaker, suitable for group listening for around 10 people.

Tearfund invited Amplifying Voices to share some of our learning in the May 2022 edition of Footsteps, a shared learning magazine with a broad readership among community development practitioners.

Community-centred media should achieve the following 5 tasks. Each of the tasks aim to get community voices working alongside service providers and experts. Inform — community members about activities or services that are relevant to them. Consult with community members to identify the key information needs. Ideally engage community members to voice information messages. Educate…

The HCR network uses the Chinese pictogram “ting” (to listen) to help explain what we call community-centred media (CCM).

The Transitional Learning Model is foundational to our design and delivery of community-centred media workshops It operates on the assumption that, if learning is to be instrumental for learner and facilitator, then the approach should be conducive to both learner and facilitator alike. The model is different from other training models in that it directly…

Non-profit community organisations have something they want to say. Community radio stations want to broadcast their announcements. Community Service Announcements (CSAs) — also known as Public Service Announcements (PSAs) — are short announcements made by a radio station to promote the activities of community groups, to give information about specific events or to request help.…

Facilitators of focus groups require special training for leading discussions, eliciting responses and managing group dynamics. The following two sections contain guidelines for facilitators, and suggestions for a discussion guide. Guidelines for Facilitators Be balanced and impartial Listen more and speak less Use ACTIVE listening methods that ensure that you understand: “So, do you mean…

This selection of tools are well-suited to most stages of the process, impact and outcome evaluation of community-centred radio projects. 1. CENTRAL LOCATION INTERCEPT ++ Interviewer goes to a place frequented by members of the target Listener-learners and asks screening questions to ensure they “are” from the target group. Asks specific pre-determined questions. Pro: Cost effective. Many interviews.…

Working under tight deadlines, radio management and producers often struggle to monitor broadcast standards and develop new programming ideas. Producers often don’t collaborate with their peers or they are not encouraged to do so by supervisors. Management has stated that producers are there to work, not talk to colleagues. Producers become dry and lack vision…