Youth Out Loud attracts multitudes, impresses stakeholders

Part of the crowd at Youth Out Loud road shows

A mammoth crowd turned up to witness the launch of Youth Out Loud road shows which took place from Wednesday to Saturday 11th November in Mangochi and surrounding areas.

Timveni with funding from UNICEF embarked on a series of road shows with the aim of creating awareness of Youth Out Loud project currently being implemented in Mangochi.

Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the road shows, Youth Out Loud Project Coordinator Ralph Nyirenda commended the support from all stakeholders.

Ralph Nyirenda - Youth Out Loud Project Coordinator

Carol Nkhoma - Youth Out Loud Project Officer

Timveni Team with Youth Out Loud journalists

"We were on the road conducting road shows from Monkey Bay to Chiponde. The road shows attracted all our stakeholders including village chiefs, the police, parents and the youth. We interacted and shared ideas on how to move forward.

"And from the group that we trained as youth journalists. We gave them a chance to interview some of the individuals from the audience as part of their practice. We are thankful for the support and we promise to deliver," Nyirenda said.

He further commended UNICEF for investing in the project, saying the Malawian youth face numerous challenges therefore needed a platform to be heard.

Kids sharing a Youth Out Loud Flyer during the road show

Youth Out Loud road shows were conducted in Asalam (DMI), Chimwala, Chiwaja, Makawa, Mtakataka turn off, Chiponde, Namwera, Majuni, Idrusi and M'baluku.

The road shows were spiced up with performances by 'Divorce' and 'Wangongole' hit maker Janta and comedians Ngwenya and Bauleni.

Part of the crowd during the road shows

Youth Out Loud tour truck

Tune in and listen to Youth Out Loud radio program on Radio Maria - 1:30pm Saturdays, Dzimwe Radio - 3:30pm Saturdays, Umoyo Radio and Timveni radio on 1:30pm every Thursdays.

Youth Out Loud radio program has segments such as Zam’makwalala, Talk Point, Msangalutso, Role Model and Editorial with Princess.