COVID19

Stories and updates about partners using community-centred media to respond to the Covid19 pandemic.

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Overcoming fear, fake news and misinformation at a time of crisis

By Jon Hargreaves / March 19, 2020

Our partners at Amani FM in Tana River County, eastern Kenya, report that rumours, fake news and misinformation about the Corona virus, are causing fear and panic. They are working hard to ensure that good information is being disseminated, that constructive dialogue is happening and that community fears and concerns are being heard.

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Radio MAMA builds resilience in the face of Covid-19

By Celeste Larkins (HCR Aus) / March 19, 2020

We asked yesterday how the Radio MAMA content on Coronavirus is developing and what community members make of the radio content. Radio MAMA is limiting their information sources to Government and WHO to avoid confusion. As a community-centred project, Radio MAMA recognises that reliable information about the virus is only part of the picture

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Localising the international response to Coronavirus

By Amplifying Voices / March 13, 2020

In a health crisis, fear can spread faster than a virus, and with that, the potential for hatred and violence. Clear, actionable and trustworthy communication is essential to combat this.…

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