Developing Radio Partners

On World Press Freedom Day, Developing Radio Partners recognizes that press freedom is more urgent than ever. Around the world and here at home, access to trustworthy information is under threat - yet it remains essential for informed, resilient communities. Through community media, we train journalists how to create fact-based information - amplifying local voices, challenging misinformation, and keeping the public connected to the truth. A free press isn’t optional. It's the backbone of healthy, democratic societies.

Mercy Malikwa is a writer and researcher for DRP and finds daily inspiration in the youth storytellers that she assists with their radio programs. Mercy creates twice-monthly tip sheets that youth reporters use to help guide their stories. The tip sheets provide background on a specific health topic along with types of people to interview and possible questions to ask.

Let Mercy tell you about her work with young journalists in her own words!

Meet the DRP Researcher Strengthening Youth Voices DRP writer and researcher, Mercy Malikwa, describes how the youth she works with on developing radio story ideas inspire her.