Youth Radio, TV, and Newspaper Programme - Tajikistan
Implemented by Save the Children and partners, this programme aims to help children and young people construct a new role for themselves as citizens of Tajikistan. The youth-directed projects involve communication through radio, television, and newspaper that is designed to raise awareness about child and youth rights issues, to disseminate information from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and to provide a forum for sharing experiences on exercising these rights and responsibilities.
Communication Strategies
The youth radio group, called "Nasli Somon" (or "Descendants of the Somoni") was established in January, 2002. 60 children (48% girls, 52% boys) between the ages of 12 and 16 years meet every day but Sunday in the Office of Programmes for children and youth of the Radio House or the Children and Youth Republican Center. The children have their own room -- with equipment -- where they can meet to arrange training/workshops and plan broadcasts. Their programme is broadcast on national radio each Wednesday for 20 minutes.
There are two youth TV groups. Established in April, 2002, "Payemi Navrason" ("Teenagers' News") involves 20 children (11 girls and 9 boys) aged 15-16 years and is broadcast every Wednesday evening on "Poytaht (Capital)" TV (Public Tajik). "Manu Dunyo" TV ("I and the World)" involves 30 children (17 girls and 13 boys) who are between 14 and 19 years old; the show, which first aired in March, 2000, is broadcast on national television on the last Saturday of every month. Regular meetings are held for children to discuss news and to plan follow-up reports; they are free to use video cameras, microphones, a tripod, a video recorder (VHS format), TV set, videocassettes, and a computer.
In January, 2002, participating children began producing their own monthly newspaper, "Nasli Navras (New Generation)". This newspaper is registered under the Ministry of Culture.
There are two youth TV groups. Established in April, 2002, "Payemi Navrason" ("Teenagers' News") involves 20 children (11 girls and 9 boys) aged 15-16 years and is broadcast every Wednesday evening on "Poytaht (Capital)" TV (Public Tajik). "Manu Dunyo" TV ("I and the World)" involves 30 children (17 girls and 13 boys) who are between 14 and 19 years old; the show, which first aired in March, 2000, is broadcast on national television on the last Saturday of every month. Regular meetings are held for children to discuss news and to plan follow-up reports; they are free to use video cameras, microphones, a tripod, a video recorder (VHS format), TV set, videocassettes, and a computer.
In January, 2002, participating children began producing their own monthly newspaper, "Nasli Navras (New Generation)". This newspaper is registered under the Ministry of Culture.
Development Issues
Children, Youth, Rights.
Key Points
Following participatory research, the programme was developed by:
- training adults in child facilitation techniques and children in child-to-child approaches;
- developing the ability on the part of staff and partners to train others in theatre for development, child rights programming, and media advocacy;
- establishing children's clubs, committees, and networks;
- assisting children in establishing child rights media and advocacy centres;
- supporting children in developing representation skills and representing children to adults;
- helping children design and implement projects that reflect their priorities.
Partners
Nasli Navras, National Radio, National Television, Public Tajik TV, Save the Children UK Tajikistan Programme, UNICEF Tajikistan.
Sources
Information from Ruslan Ziganshin forwarded by Sarah McNeill to The Communication Initiative on October 11 2002.
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