“Generation Next" training for young women producers and broadcasters

Promouvoir la communication pour le changement social

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20 young women took part in FemLINKPACIFIC’s annual Generation Next training for young women producers and broadcasters which this year focused on digital storytelling as well as radio basics such as scriptwriting, on air presentation and production.

The training held last month at the organization’s community media centre in Suva, was supported by WACC and the International Women’s Development Agency.

“In addition to enhancing their writing and production skills for radio, the training was an opportunity for the participants to use a range of creative techniques and media technology to communicate, especially about issues affecting women in their communities” says femLINKPACIFIC Executive Producer, Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, “At the same time, digital storytelling, like radio, is a safe space for young women to address some of the more sensitive issues using appropriate and accessible media technology.”

The Generation Next project stems from the launch of the organisation’s suitcase radio station in 2004, when a team of students assisted in producing monthly community radio broadcasts.

To date, femLINKPACIFIC, a feminist media organisation and a WACC corporate member, has trained more than 50 young women. “I have realized that I can play a much greater role in raising awareness about women issues in my community through the use of the media technology. I started by writing my own script and my own story! “ said one participant.

This year, programmes will focus on in-depth features, weekly “vox pops” and Women’s Market Report for weekend broadcasts in the capital city.

Bhagwan-Rolls says that the Generation Next team is paving way for strengthening community media network through the involvement of young women from rural areas and with a vision to improve the access of target communities to Fiji and the Pacific’s only feminist-based community radio station.

For more information, visit the FemLINK website.

(Source: FemLinkPACIFIC)

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La WACC encourage la communication pour favoriser le changement social. Elle est convaincue que la communication est un droit humain fondamental qui définit l’humanité commune des peuples, renforce les cultures, favorise la participation, crée une communauté et défit la tyrannie et l'oppression.

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