Why South Africa?
South African children live in challenging times. There is a vast gap between rich and poor, levels of violent crime are high, and one in ten young South Africans aged between 15-24 is HIV-positive. One in four young women is HIV-positive by her 21st birthday.
One million South African children live in homes where there are no literate adults. This poses a significant challenge for children to make the best use of learning and development opportunities.
Why Radio?
Radio is the most popular medium in South Africa. The majority of households have at least one working radio set in their home.
Radio is a powerful medium that can be used creatively to engage, inform, inspire, and educate young people. Radio is a source of information and a companion, even a friend. It connects us to each other and can broaden horizons and introduce young people to new ideas.







