Africa
Transforming life in the village
By Johnny Fisher |
In Zambia’s Southern Province, “in the village” is a euphemism for isolation and lack. People don’t want “in the village” to always have connotations of poverty. Simooya community hopes that the new radio station will help villagers experience “fullness of life” instead.
From Drought to Deluge: Vox Radio Becomes A Lifeline
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
Building peace in an ever-fractious world
By Fatma Mzee (Guest Contributor) |
Working to transform conflict in a county in Eastern Kenya, Fatma Mzee, shares how in a fractious world with divisive media, radio and the internet can be a powerful tool for peace.
Competing for Umoja
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
A new community radio station for Southern Zambia
By Johnny Fisher |
Pemba district, one of few places in Southern Zambia without local radio, is ready for a new community radio station. Amplifying Voices and our partners are ready too.
Vox Radio Goes Regional
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
“The Radio gives us security”
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
Re-engaging in Congo (DRC)
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
Connecting people aids trauma recovery
By Johnny Fisher |
Listeners from the Soot Semee project in Northern Uganda have been helping us to understand how connection can be a key element of trauma recovery.
Soot Semee raises up new leaders
By Johnny Fisher |
Audio programmes for South Sudanese refugees are proving instrumental in raising up new community leaders in Omugo Zone, northern Uganda.