Youth Media Project records Youth Out Loud radio program

Mphatso and Blessings - Youth Out Loud Radio Program Presenters

Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization in partnership with UNICEF have embarked on a project dubbed Youth Media aimed at equipping youths with basic journalism skills that can be used to amplify issues affecting their lives.

The project’s pilot phase is being implemented in Mangochi district in the southern region of Malawi.

According to Youth Media Project Coordinator Ralph Nyirenda, the project is focusing on youths in forms 1 and 3, targeting 500 students in the district.

Youth Media Project Coordinator Ralph Nyirenda

“50 young people underwent the first training in basic media skills. We identified active young people whom we are producing a radio program with. We took them to radio stations that we have partnered with to have hands-on experience. We have partnered with Umoyo Radio, Radio Maria and Dzimwe Community Radio in Mangochi,” Nyirenda narrated.

He then disclosed that the first edition of the project’s radio program called “Youth Out Loud” has been recorded.

Meeting at Dzimwe Community Radio

“Youth Out Loud radio program has so many segments such as Zam’makwalala, Talk Point, Msangalutso and Role Model so you can see that everyone in the project is involved in one way or the other.

“I believe that at the end of the project’s first year, young people will be able to identify issues, document and report and even consult relevant authorities within their communities,” Nyirenda explained.

Youth Media Project is an extension of Joint Program on Girls’ Education which is already being implemented in Mangochi.