Archive for October 2019
The struggle of finding one’s purpose: Omar’s story
The first radio drama series of Equal Access International Philippines hit its first airing a month ago across four radio stations in Mindanao. The series, called Saranggola (“Kite”), is one of EAI’s participatory media approaches in generating social and behavioral change on preventing and transforming violent extremism among target vulnerable communities and audiences. But, why…
Read MoreRadio drama series inspires communities to reveal local stories, struggles through community sharing sessions
It is a bright, Saturday morning. A small group of community members start their day by making their way to the barangay hall. They then find themselves sitting around an audio speaker readying to hear about the radio drama they’ve been following for weeks. There is a beat, and the theme song echoes around the…
Read MoreYoung Mindanawon influencers undergo intensive training to create alternative narratives of peace
Thirty young influencers from across five regions in Mindanao gathered last August 26-30 in Hotel Koresko, Cagayan de Oro City for the 2nd OURmindaNOW Tech Camp organized by Equal Access International Philippines (EAI-PH). With the aim of strengthening the capacity of young influencers in Mindanao to create powerful alternative narratives that promote peace, the second…
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