Associations

Bachpan Express -Child marriage and Girls' Education

The project is about to broadcast a radio series on Child Marriage and Girls Education ,developed by UNICEF and respective Community radios. Child marriage ends childhood. It negatively influences children's rights to education, health and protection. These consequences impact not just the girl directly, but also her family and community. A girl who is married as a child is more likely to be out of school and not earn money and contribute to the community. Higher female literacy rates reduce child mortality. Education lowers crime rates. Girls' education reduces inequality in society. Education empowers marginalised women and helps them build better futures for themselves and their families.

COVID-19 Specific and sensitive Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) through Community Radio Stations (CRS) during COVID19 Outbreak

The project is to broadcast a radio series on COVID-19 Specific and sensitive Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) through Community Radio Stations (CRS) during COVID19 Outbreak,developed by UNICEF and Community Radios. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus experienced mild to moderate respiratory illness and recovered without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

CRA - Girl education with support from Room to Read and respective Community Radios

The project is to broadcast radio series on Girl Education with support from Room to Read and respective Community Radios. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls' education strengthens economies and reduces inequality.

Room to Read works for children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education through our Literacy Program (LP) and Girls’ Education Program (GEP). We strive to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

About Girls’ Education Program

Room to Read’s (RtR) Girls’ Education Program (GEP) ensures that girls complete secondary school and have the skills to negotiate key life decisions. In India, since 2004, the program has benefitted over 14000 girls across 7 states- Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttarakhand. Over the years, the program has witnessed powerful stories of change, has led to best practices to learn from, and innovative strategies to celebrate and share. Our program reinforces girls’ commitment to their own education, works with girls to develop essential life skills and increases support for girls’ education among their parents, school staff, and communities. We work through a direct implementation model as well as in collaboration with the state government.

Importance of Life-Skills Sessions

The essential Life-skills in general are important for the overall development of the children. It helps them lead life with confidence, improve self-esteem, better communication, realise responsibilities and to understand themselves and others better. Overall, it helps them lead a more empowered life. In the current COVID-19 situation, all of us have faced various odds and so have our girl participants as well as the other girls who are not associated with Room to Read. The main objective behind creating life-skills episodes is to reach out to a larger audience through digital medium and help them in developing an understanding of these life skills.

CRA- Covid 19 S&P prevention campaign and Covid-19 vaccination ( myth and misconceptions, FAQs
The project is about to broadcast a radio series on Covid-19

vaccination( myth and misconceptions. Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. But sometimes it can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Below are myths and facts about COVID-19 vaccination which can help clarify things.Myth-The ingrediants in Covid-19 vaccines are dangerous.The fact is COVID-19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Instead, COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent new variants from emerging.Another myth is Covid vaccines causes variants.The fact is COVID-19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Instead, COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent new variants from emerging.

CRA-Paheli Phelwan developed by BBC Media Action Limited and Community Radios

The project is to broadcast a radio series on Paheli Phelwan developed by BBC Media Action Limited and Community Radios. The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill it. Virus can be transmitted to others from someone who is infected but not showing symptoms. Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance between each other.

Full on Nikki-Child Adolescents and Development

The project is about to produce and broadcast 35 programmes of radio series Full on Nikki,developed by UNICEF and BBC Media Action as on 19th June 2017 out of the 78 programmes in total .

Hinsa Ko No -Domestic Violence

The project is about to produce and broadcast 16 programmes of radio series on Hinsa Ko No which is based on domestic violence.It is a serious social problem and a national health concern with significant negative impacts on individuals and our communities. Raising domestic violence awareness can help victims find professional counseling and prevent more people from getting hurt. Expressing how far this issue reaches may involve educating the community about different types of domestic violence, participating in organizations that campaign against domestic violence, and speaking out against acts of violence. Raising awareness is a team effort and one that will take time and energy.

RBI- Digital Financial Literacy Awareness

The project is about to broadcast RBI advertisements. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is proposing to assess the impact of the multi-media awareness campaigns launched by it to promote financial literacy and also safe banking practices. The RBI runs the 'RBI Kehta Hai' campaign to educate and empower the public about banking regulations, and also to make them aware of good and safe banking practices. It was a multi-media multi-lingual campaign using SMSes, print, television channels, radio, hoardings, websites and and social media.

SMART BMGF Covid Campaign-Covid Appropriate Behaviours

The project is to broadcast a radio series on Vaccine Hesitancy developed by SMART and BMGF. Vaccine hesitancy is defined as a“delay in acceptance or refusal of safe vaccines despite availability of vaccine services” by the World Health Organisation.Causes of vaccine hesitancy are complex and related to several context-specific factors that change according to location and time and concerning different vaccines.It is also influenced by sociodemographic contexts. According to the WHO’s vaccine hesitancy model, the determinants of vaccine hesitancy are influenced by issues such as complacency, convenience, confidence.Vaccine hesitancy contributes significantly to decreased rates of vaccination among populations and is a key challenge for public health in terms of containing infectious diseases and in pandemic prevention.

SMART New Covid Campaign-Covid Vaccination

The project is about to broadcast a radio series on Covid Vaccination developed by SMART and respective community radios. COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19. Vaccines can protect us from COVID-19 by preventing us from getting infected at all, and by preventing us from getting sick, ending up in the hospital, or dying – even if we are infected. The introduction of COVID-19 vaccine is a major step towards reducing the spread of the pandemic and further reducing the associated disease and deaths. The COVID-19 vaccine introduction is the world's largest vaccination drive and roll out requires planning at various levels.

Swasthya Baan (SMART)

The project is to broadcast a radio series on Child Nutrition ,Tuberculosis Disease ,Covid Appropriate Behaviors and Covid Vaccination developed by SMART. Poor diets in early childhood can lead to deficiencies in essential vitamins and nutrients – such as vitamin A deficiency, which weakens children's immunity, increases their risk of blindness and can lead to death from common childhood diseases like diarrhoea. Nutritional awareness and diet quality are two critical factors that significantly impact our overall health and well-being. By increasing our awareness and prioritizing diet quality, we can improve our health, prevent chronic diseases, and lead happier and healthier lives.

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's spread when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets, which contain TB bacteria. There is a need to raise awareness about tuberculosis, including the importance of getting tested, adhering to treatment, and the need for new technologies to address the epidemic.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Possible symptoms include: Fever , Cough, Fatigue, Sore throat etc. when in public places, especially if they are having symptoms such as cough, fever etc. to avoid direct droplet contact. Stay at home as much as possible. Avoid physical contact like handshakes, hand holding or hugs. Avoid touching surfaces such as table tops, chairs, door handles etc.

COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19. Vaccines can protect us from COVID-19 by preventing us from getting infected at all, and by preventing us from getting sick, ending up in the hospital, or dying – even if we are infected.

Swasthya Sankalp (UNICEF-CRA)

This project is about to broadcast Community Radio Programmes -Narrowcast and Broadcast on Covid-19 Vaccination for all eligible cohorts (preparation of perspective waves ) and Nutrition (Breastfeeding and Complimentary Feeding ,Growth Monitoring)Sanitation and Hygiene and Reopening of Schools.

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Possible symptoms include: Fever , Cough, Fatigue, Sore throat etc. when in public places, especially if they are having symptoms such as cough, fever etc. to avoid direct droplet contact. Stay at home as much as possible. Avoid physical contact like handshakes, hand holding or hugs. Avoid touching surfaces such as table tops, chairs, door handles etc.

COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19. Vaccines can protect us from COVID-19 by preventing us from getting infected at all, and by preventing us from getting sick, ending up in the hospital, or dying – even if we are infected.

Tuberculosis Awareness and Eradication - TB Radio Project

The project is about to broadcast radio series on Tuberculosis disease and testing. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's spread when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets, which contain TB bacteria. There is a need to raise awareness about tuberculosis, including the importance of getting tested, adhering to treatment, and the need for new technologies to address the epidemic.