Internews supports more than 50 community radio stations, providing reliable, essential information to millions of listeners.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Internews launched a five-year Media Sector Development Program in December 2010 to work with more than 50 community radio stations across four provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Maniema, Bandundu, Katanga and South Kivu. In a country plagued by conflict since 1996, Internews will help deliver reliable, quality information to Congolese citizens, even in the most remote areas. Internews is providing training and mentoring to community radio broadcasters and building a Media Resource Center in each province to facilitate production. Internews’ partner, Fondation Hirondelle, will develop sustainability through technical assistance and material support to the stations. Internews will also support local civil society organizations to communicate more effectively through the media. The program will work with local organizations including Journalistes en Danger and AFEM-SK (Association of Women Journalists of South Kivu), and advocate for regulatory reform in collaboration with Albany Associates, a media legislation specialist. In the future, progressive hand-over to local partners will contribute to sustainability.

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