Discovering a passion for public health through radio
Among the pressing issues in her community, Zambian youth reporter, Towela wanted her radio broadcasts to address the high rates of teenage pregnancy across Zambia.
Change Starts at Home – Youth Radio Leading the Fight Against HIV in Zambia
Before becoming a youth reporter at her local radio station in Kitwe, Zambia, Purity didn’t have the confidence to challenge her family’s behaviour towards its HIV positive members.
Fighting HIV stigma, one radio broadcast at a time
The Breaking New Ground youth reporters use their radio shows to get their community talking about HIV, and to encourage young people to accept their HIV status and take ownership of their health.