Podcasts replace isolation in Uganda
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…
Read MoreA unique light in the community
Irshad – the motorbike light guy, attends a community-centred media workshop in Charsadda. He sees the potential for more light…
Read MoreRadio: The One to Watch
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.
Read MoreAn app to tackle bonded labour
Our partners in India have come up with the idea of developing an innovative app that tackles the widespread problem of bonded labour.
Read MorePromoting peace as election tension rises
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
Read MoreTuanze biashara – alleviating poverty in eastern Kenya
Amani FM project combining radio programmes, in-person training and micro loans. Aiming to alleviate poverty by promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship to create new, small business for communities in Tana Delta.
Read More“Please come soon!” A community faces crisis
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.
Read MoreSoot Semee: bringing people together for elections
Election time can be a tense time. Soot Semee podcasts helped encourage participation while also promoting peace during the elections.
Read MoreNine years on: So much with so little!
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.
Read MoreChitipa Voices – Malawi
Amplifying Voices supported Hope for Relief Malawi, to complete five community-centred media workshops in Chitipa, north-west Malawi. Due to Covid related travel restriction, training was done remotely using video presentations, supported by a local facilitator.
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