Agency
This page lists posts demonstrating Agency as an outcome of community-centred media.
We define Agency to mean that community members, individually or collectively, have the skills, motivation and intent that leads to action to improve their own situation, or the situation of others around them.
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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.
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.
Bright Home helps Pakistani women create new opportunities. We hear how Amplifying Voices navigates challenging cultural barriers and norms, and discusses things no-one talks about.
Amplifying Voices Pakistan is supporting a church youth group in Punjab to develop a community-centred media project called New Hope. Following training at the end of last year and early…
During the Covid19 crisis, one encouraging theme to arise is that of ‘Emergent Agency’. As many NGOs and official sources of assistance have had to withdraw or reduce services, or…
Change is happening and its infectious! The development changes we have seen in the last few months in Majukay, a community in Charsadda, Pakistan, were almost unimaginable 4 years ago when the community members set ambitious goals for being a healthy thriving society. It feels like a corner has been turned, and the change is gaining momentum.