Africa

As Kenya moves towards a high-stakes election, the team at Amani FM in Tana River is challenging some of the narratives that are fuelling tension.

Can you really forgive people who have committed terrible acts of violence? A learning review from the DRC, shows how Umoja FM has become a trusted friend in a time of conflict…

The Soot Semee team in Uganda, work hard to create podcasts to bring people together, fighting the isolation experienced by many refugees from South Sudan…

As our team explores new community radio opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa this month, we’re convinced that radio remains the single most powerful medium for community development in the region.

With the threat of violence ahead of Kenya’s election this year, the team at Amani FM in Tana River is working hard to promote peace

As news filtered through of yet another so-called ‘rebel attack’ against a village in the DR Congo’s North Kivu province, the prospects of extending our Umoja FM project began to dwindle.  And yet the need is urgent.

Election time can be a tense time. Soot Semee podcasts helped encourage participation while also promoting peace during the elections.

In the photo you can see one of our favourite community-centred media training themes – “make your shoes dirty” – meaning – get out of the studio and spend time in the community listening to people’s voices and recording local talent. The picture was taken during a special workshop in September 2021 run by our…

Barnabas Samuel is Programmes Manager for Community Development Centre in Uganda, our partner leading the Soot Semee project. Among his many talents, Barnabas is also a singer/ songwriter and he has just released his first album, Sambara. I asked him to tell us more about the album, and what it means to him. Barnabas said:…

Amplifying Voices is supporting our radio station partner BBN in Sierra Leone as their team of 30 community volunteers visit homes in 9 Freetown neighbourhoods to hear what local households are saying about living with Covid. BBN’s “Amplify” radio programmes provide a platform for the communities’ stories and voices, especially where people are finding ways…