Hi folks,
FYI.
Katim
Warren Feek wrote:
> The Drum Beat - 20 - Communication and Change News and Issues
> May 24, 1999
>
> The email and web network from THE COMMUNICATION INITIATIVE partnership -
> The Rockefeller Foundation, UNICEF, USAID [HIV/AIDS, CHANGE], WHO, BBC
> World Service, CIDA, Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication
> Programs, The European Union, Soul City, The Panos Institute, UNAIDS.
> Information, ideas, linkages and dialogue on communication, development
> and change.
>
> Web Site: http://www.comminit.com
> Director: Warren Feek [log in to unmask]
>
> PROGRAMMES
>
> 1. Zimatchika ["It Happens" or "Such Is Life"] - Malawi - a weekly,
> half-hour, Chichewa audience, prime time MBC Radio One drama programme.
> Zimatchika was the #1 radio drama in Malawi in 1998. Issues addressed
> include: family health, women's empowerment, traditional beliefs that
> conflict with scientific views of disease, and health service provider
> attitudes. Based on extensive research. Managed by The Story Book NGO, with
> support from UNICEF, the Democracy and Human Rights Fund of U.S. Government
> and the European Commission Contact Pam Brooke [log in to unmask]
>
> 2. Oktrytaia Aziia ["Open Asia"] - Central Asia - Internews' newly
> launched TV news magazine promotes the idea that there should be no secrets
> in Central Asia. It debuted on 45-plus independent TV stations in May 1999.
> Stories will be produced by non-governmental TV stations in Kazakhstan,
> the Kyrghyz Republic, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. It will appear monthly
> for the first 3 months and then increase to bi-weekly.
> Http://www.internews.org Contact Jerry Huffman [log in to unmask]
>
> 3. Reproductive Health in the Egyptian Press - Egypt - a FRONTIERS and
> POLICY Projects activity. It aims to increase the use of reproductive
> health and family planning research and to maximize the impact of research
> findings on policy and program management by increasing coverage in
> Egyptian Arabic newspapers and magazines. There will be 4 roundtable
> discussions for journalists from May 1999 - Mar. 2000 on issues such as
> youth, sexual health, and safe motherhood. Contact Sahar Hegazi
> [log in to unmask]
>
> 4. The Health Channel - Brazil - promotes long-distance education for 2.5
> million health professionals and broad access to health information for the
> general population. Seeks to foster debate on policies and programs in the
> fields of Health and Health-Related Science and Technology. Works through:
> production and broadcasting of television programs; production of theme
> videos; televised debates; televised conferences; and training courses.
> Partners include the Brazilian public telecommunications company Embratel,
> a range of Government [Municipal, State and Federal] Councils and
> Secretariats, Universities and a network of television stations. This is a
> project under the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, organized through the Committee
> for Public Agencies in the Struggle Against Hunger and in Defense of Life.
> Contact Angelica Silva [log in to unmask]
>
> 5. Radio Kwizera - Tanzania - was established in 1995 by the Jesuit
> Refugee Service (JRS) to offer Rwandan refugees and locals a forum to
> dialogue, supply accurate objective information and promote peace and
> reconciliation. After the Rwandese refugees' repatriation in 1996, JRS
> continued Radio Kwizera to serve the Burundian refugee population. 40 hours
> of broadcasts in Kirundi, Kiswahili, English and French. Programmes range
> from education health, sanitation, childrens' issues, women and gender
> issues, culture, and a tracing programme. Contact [log in to unmask]
>
> 6. Gates donation to struggle against AIDS - Global - Bill and Melinda
> Gates [of Microsoft] have made a US Dollar 25 million grant to the The
> International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). This has been announced as
> the largest charitable gift in the history of the AIDS pandemic. Contact
> Nicholas Gouede [log in to unmask] http://www.iavi.org
>
> 7. Prime Time Summit - USA - Population Communications International, with
> the Producers Guild of America, Caucus of Producers, Writers and Directors
> and Writers Guild of America, will hold the first Prime Time Summit [June
> 4/5] for the writers and producers of US prime time television programs
> which will be aired this fall on 6 television networks. Issues to be
> covered include violence against women and teen-age sexuality. The Summit
> presents social issues to the prime time creative community who shape the
> story lines and characterizations. Contact Sonnny Fox -
> [log in to unmask]
>
> 8. World No Tobacco Day is May 31
>
> *Custom SEARCH 500 plus communication programme experiences to meet your
> information needs - http://www.comminit.com/search.html
>
> IMPACT DATA
>
> 9. Capital Radio - Uganda - a 1-hour, weekly radio show, on Capital Radio
> FM, Kampala. Focus is sexual health. The main audience are youth 15 to 28
> years old. There is a 'hotline' for telephone counselling off-air. From a
> survey of 200 clients at an STD clinic in Mulago (1996): 70% said they
> listened to Capital Doctor; 57% correctly stated day and time of broadcast;
> 22% said listened every week; 15% said they listened 2-3 times a month.
> Those who listened to Capital Doctor were more likely to use condoms: 91%
> of those who reported using condoms 'often' were listeners; 71% of those
> 'always' using condoms were listeners; All 3 doctors on the show say that
> the show has a big impact on services. Contact Cathy Watson
> [log in to unmask]
>
> * To help build your case for communication as an integral component of
> development, SEARCH 100 plus evaluation summaries
> http://www.comminit.com/search.html
>
> COMMUNICATION TREND
>
> 10. "Radio covers approximately 75% of Africa's population and television,
> 40%...It has been predicted that 75% of African's alive today will never
> make a telephone phone call in their lives, but the vast majority of them
> listen to radio and an increasing number watch television....35 of the 49
> countries in the world [with] less than 1 telephone per 100 people are in
> sub-Saharan Africa." From Up in The Air", pp2/3, edited by Aida
> Opoku-Mensah, The Panos Institute. Contact [log in to unmask]
>
> *For other communication trends and country communication profiles use the
> column on the right side of http://www.comminit.com/search.html
>
> WEB SITES
>
> 11. Weinreich Communications' new website includes extensive resources on
> social marketing and health communications, including articles, links, a
> conference calendar, a guide to free publications, and a bookstore.
> Http://www.social-marketing.com.
>
> 12. i- Contact Video Network is a non-profit initiative set up to provide
> support for those using video for positive change. Contains guides on how
> to use video and the media, articles about the media and links to other
> organisations. Http://www.gifford.co.uk/i-contact
>
> 13. Teachers Talking About Learning (TTAL) is designed to support the
> professional development of teachers in countries where UNICEF works. It
> aims to support teachers to explore ideas, discuss issues and take action
> through collaborative projects. 'Explore Ideas' section has a large
> selection of current articles, research, and opinions. 'Discuss Issues'
> section is an online community. http://www.unicef.org/teachers
> Contact Elaine Furniss [log in to unmask]
>
> GATHERINGS
>
> 14. The One World Broadcasting Trust's '99 International Media Conference
> and Awards will be held 17 June 1999 in London, UK. They bring together
> senior broadcasters and journalists with people from international agencies
> to explore the media's role in protecting and enhancing children's rights.
> http://www.oneworld.org/owbt/ Contact Jenny Stevens [log in to unmask]
>
> 15. A regional seminar on Promoting Community Media in Africa will be held
> 7-9 June 1999 in Kampala, Uganda. Participants will consider a set of
> recommendations and plan of action for promoting the development of comm
> unity media in Africa. Contact Kwame Boafo [log in to unmask]
>
> 19. 7th Cross Cultural Research Conference will be held 12-15 Dec. 1999 in
> Cancun, Mexico. This is a forum for the presentation and application of
> research for individuals and institutions that value the integration of
> cross-cultural skills and the development of business activities for
> diverse cultures across the globe.
> http://www.fec.newcastle.edu.au/~mgmjp Contact Michael Jay Polonsky
> [log in to unmask]
>
> PEOPLE
>
> 20. Health Unlimited is seeking a Radio Magazine Production Consultant for
> it's Well Women Media Project in Hargeisa, Somaliland for 2-3 months from
> end of May 1999. "Saxon Saxo" (Fresh Breeze) is a magazine programme to
> raise awareness of and change attitudes towards sexual and reproductive
> health. Contact Madeleine Hammond [log in to unmask]
>
> 21. Nicholas Gouede has joined the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
> (IAVI) as the Communication Specialist. He will develop and implement an
> international communication and advocacy program. IAVI is a non-profit
> scientific organization committed to ensuring the development and
> distribution of preventive AIDS vaccines for use throughout the world.
> [log in to unmask]
>
> MATERIALS
>
> 22. Many relevant materials have been published recently. Rather than
> choosing which to feature in this Drum Beat we have added a supplement:
> this should be on your email system. It is a one-off initiative as we are
> very aware of the amount of email people receive. The materials in the
> supplement cover topics including: planning and evaluating edutainment
> programmes; advancing telecommunications for rural development; audience
> research; HIV/AIDS communication; tobacco control; gender and health;
> practical guide to communication for development; information management;
> producing radio dramas; and, new technology based programmes in The South.
>
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