Social Dialogue
In community-centred media we talk about 5 tasks of media – Information, Education, Dialogue, Advocacy and Entertainment. The following stories describe projects promoting learning and consensus-building through Community Dialogue.
Social distancing – a term that most of us were unfamiliar with pre-2020. These days, we can hardly have a conversation without mentioning it. Though it is essential to keep…
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Working in collaboration with Stop the Child Witchcraft Accusations (SCWA) partners, we have been analysing community feedback about Covid-19 and misinformation from trusted contacts in 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Three key themes emerged …
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This is Refugee Week. In Northern Uganda, refugee voices are at forefront of the battle against the problems Covid-19 brings to their communities. We heard about some places where the…
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Countries around the world are struggling with the COVID 19 pandemic. HCR and our partners are continuing to reach out to local communities to respond to this crisis. Our partners are engaging with individuals, families and communities around COVID 19, ensuring they receive clear and accurate health information and practical support that will save lives and give hope to people in these challenging times.
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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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Eastern Kenya’s Tana River County has long been affected by violent conflict. Poverty and political interference has added fuel to the fire, along with pressure from Al Shebab extremists who are trying to destabilise Kenya. It is for that reason that journalists from Amplifying Voices’ partner station, Amani FM are undergoing training as “peace ambassadors.”
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It can’t be done! How often do you hear this said? What does it stir up in you? Disappointment? Or determination? “It can’t be done” is a phrase the New…
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Did you receive a Smart Speaker this Christmas? – or did you get one in the last two years? Voice activated speakers like the Google Home and Amazon’s Echo Dot…
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In the last week of September I joined a great group of people for a workshop near Arua, Uganda. Some of the group are South Sudanese refugees and others are…
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How a radio project dramatically improved the lives of communities in conflict… By Dr Ross James, Founder, Health Communication Resources Background The communities of Magindanaon province in Mindanao, Philippines, have…
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