Our stories
The scope and reach
of our radio work and podcasts
Mentoring tomorrow’s thought leaders through radio
22 year-old Rashid Malekela knows broadcasting a radio show is not easy. Once a youth reporter himself, he now works as the lead producer of the youth show at Mwanza’s Metro FM in Tanzania.
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.
Cleaning up Kinshasa on Earth Day
On this Earth Day and every day, we celebrate brave young people like Tony who ask difficult questions, seek out solutions, and more than anything, understand the critical role they play in solving some of the world’s biggest problems.
From the Stands to the Stage
Monde meets the Vibrant Youth Reporters once a week to help them produce and broadcast radio shows on issues that impact their lives and community.
Why Radio Matters in the Struggle Against Violence in South Africa
The Vibrant Youth reporters have spent the last two years using radio to raise awareness about gun violence, to advocate for a safer community, to build partnerships, and to start conversations about healing and togetherness in the township of KwaMashu.
If I’ve already had COVID-19, do I still need a vaccine?
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!
For or against vaccine mandates?
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!
Why should I bother getting the vaccine if I can still catch and spread COVID-19?
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!
Why do vaccine side effects happen?
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!
Vaccination and the language barrier
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!
How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
For every fact sheet we share, our youth reporters have the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions with us via voice note, which we edit together and respond to – radio style!