Community Media/Isabel/Doli Ta Namanama

= Doli Ta Namana “Bright Future” = This is one of the four learning programmes to be developed over three months starting November 2009. The programme was designed at the participatory planning workshop held in Buala, Oct 20-22, 2009. It will be further reviewed and developed in the content and skills workshops to be held in the host communities (and this wiki page will be updated accordingly). The programmes will predominately feature FM radio but the learners will be supported via other media and channels.

More information about:


 * the planning workshop
 * the overall Isabel community media programme.

= Programme Information =

Name
The name Doli Ta Namana is local Kia language for “Bright Future” which is what we want our young people to enjoy, educated about the various health risks featured in the programme.

Location
This learning Programme is located at Kia.

Issues / topics
The main topics of the programme will be


 * Teenage Pregnancy
 * Sexually Transmitted Infections

Who are the learners / target audience
Young people from 13 to 25.

How long will the radio programmes be
The group decided on a 25 minute template.

How often will the programmes run
Once per week

= The Message Matrix = The Message Matrix was developed using a technique developed by Story Workshop of Malawi.

STI message matrix
= The programme formats and template = A range of formats are available. In the workshop the following were identified (see here)

Programme template
= Programme Matrix = This is a combined series for both topics.

= Operational Needs / Resources =

What next?

 * Proper establishment of Kia FM radio committee
 * Meet and discuss Doli Ta Namana programme
 * Committee to decide launch date

Publicity

 * FM radio
 * Meet with community
 * Explain to teachers in school
 * Print a banner

Needs

 * Token of appreciation
 * Training as specific needs arise
 * Materials
 * Safety of equipments and care of instruments

= Learner Support Plan =
 * Listening groups
 * Mothers Union
 * Companion Group
 * Youth / Sunday School
 * Group by areas 1,2,3,4
 * Provide training for learners
 * Teaching materials
 * Support via Isabel Youth Learning Network

= Monitoring Plan =
 * Health issues to be screened by health workers
 * Prepare a checklist to be approved by NIECC (National Information Education & Communication Committee) of Ministryof Health
 * Reporting through email
 * Recording of programs to be shared via CD and uploaded by Guguha
 * Use of 2-way radio to report to Buala Hospital
 * Notes/face to face