Strengthening the technical skills of journalists
The basics of journalism were also dealt with throughout the 14 days of training: review of radio writing techniques, reminder of the different radio genres, review of journalistic terms and their meaning. Moreover, the participants benefited from training on production and the use of broadcasting equipment.
In order to maximise the impact of this training, the participants were invited to co-produce 3 items: a trailer, a civic education magazine and a reportage. These broadcasts, on the importance of women’s involvement in local elections, were aired on the participating community radio stations. “I listened to Radio La Voix De Kémo’s civic education magazine on local elections and the importance of women’s participation in these elections. It’s interesting and it makes me think more”, explains a young student to Davy Moussa, member of La Voix de Kémo, community radio in Sibut.
In Bouar, Nelly and Adamou, members of the Radio Ndeke Luka listeners’ club and loyal listeners of Radio Maigaro, fervently devate how women should vote – should they support their sisters or vote for men? “The women’s vote is a real debate in the neighbourhood at the moment,” they explain.
Strengthening the capacity of these 25 community radio stations is key to guaranteeing an inclusive and peaceful election process.
