News
Podcasts replace isolation in Uganda
By Johnny Fisher |
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…
A unique light in the community
By Johnny Fisher and Hazeen Latif |
Irshad – the motorbike light guy, attends a community-centred media workshop in Charsadda. He sees the potential for more light…
Radio: The One to Watch
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
An app to tackle bonded labour
By Jon Hargreaves |
Our partners in India have come up with the idea of developing an innovative app that tackles the widespread problem of bonded labour.
Promoting peace as election tension rises
By Jon Hargreaves |
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
“Please come soon!” A community faces crisis
By Jon Hargreaves |
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.
Soot Semee: bringing people together for elections
By Johnny Fisher |
Election time can be a tense time. Soot Semee podcasts helped encourage participation while also promoting peace during the elections.
Nine years on: So much with so little!
By Theo Hannides |
I can still remember sitting with Jon and Alex, drinking coffee and talking about the beginning of what is now Amplifying Voices. It’s hard to believe that 9 years have passed. Since that time, I’ve watched in amazement at God’s provision of people, money and blessings.
Brickmakers speak out
By Johnny Fisher and Hazeen Latif |
Due to the sensitivity of this issue, faces are blurred to protect identities of local workers Brickmaker factory owners in South Asia are notorious for their mistreatment of workers. Despite official legal protection, many families are trapped through oppressive bonded labour arrangements. Amplifying Voices Pakistan and their new local partner, Community Media Power, visited brickmaking…
“Make your shoes dirty”
By Johnny Fisher |
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…