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Listening Opens a Door to Hope
By Maureen Buya |
Once silenced by cultural barriers and isolation, one young woman’s life was transformed when someone took the time to truly listen. Discovered through an intentional community listening process, her quiet voice sparked a personal transformation. Discover how listening opens doors.
The SALT effect in Tana River: Unlocking Community Wisdom
By Maureen Buya |
What if the solutions to a community’s greatest challenges are already hidden within its people? In Tana River, Vox Radio is turning traditional development on its head. Discover how a simple shift in listening is sparking a powerful grassroots movement.
Ingredients for a home-based business success
By Johnny Fisher |
Manda, who listens regularly to Adivasi Voices speakerbox programmes, started a new home-based business venture putting into action the learning she gained from the programmes. Manda’s new flour mill provides income for her family and is having a ripple effect around her community.
Getting about with Gaza transportation
By Johnny Fisher |
Gaza has dropped out of the news recently. Daily life continues. As people strive to survive, Radio Insan asks local people to share experiences of what works and what doesn’t with Gaza public transport.
Digital community radio inspires digital detox!
By Johnny Fisher and Hazeen Latif |
Like a growing number of young people in rural Pakistan, Sarah has a smartphone. As is also the case for many young people, her smartphone has not always been good for her mental health.
Caravan of peace
By Maureen Buya |
In Tana River, youth are rewriting their future. Facing unemployment double the national average, they are trading idleness for action. Through a “Peace Caravan”, music and drama are transforming villages into stages for change—proving that even on muddy roads, the path to peace is led by those who refuse to stay silent.
Transforming stigma
By Johnny Fisher and Hazeen Latif |
In a village near Sargodha, Nasrin transformed from a scrutinized mother into a resilient health ambassador. Discover how radio programs and community support helped her overcome deep-seated stigma and save her children’s lives.
From Shackles to Spices: How a Phone App Helped One Couple Break Free
By Jon Hargreaves |
From bonded labour to business owners: discover how Somari and Budhu used the Adivasi Voices app to reclaim their freedom and launch a thriving Vada Pav stall in Maharashtra.
The water was already there
By Amplifying Voices |
When Bright Home volunteers surveyed options for a new borehole, another process was also underway – it turned out the real need was for advocacy.
A Mother’s Voice on Radio Sparks Change
By Maureen Buya and Kulah Nzomo |
When women in Vidaduni voiced their struggle for water, Vox Radio amplified their cry. One broadcast sparked compassion, delivering relief, dignity, and resilience—proving storytelling can transform silence into lasting community change.