12 community radio stations across South Sudan came together on Wednesday and launched peace network to spread peace massages through broadcasting.
According to Radio Bakhita, the initiative brought together 45 citizen Journalists for training to gather information to the community radio stations in their respective states.
According to Radio Bakhita, the initiative brought together 45 citizen Journalists for training to gather information to the community radio stations in their respective states.
Nobert Otieno, Chairperson of the initiative advised participants about being professional, (not to accept bribes) in their work. He urged them to report accurate information to the communities they serve.
Undersecretary at the Ministry of Information Justin Allier De Mayen said that such initiatives are very important in helping citizens to access information. “Radio Journalists have important role to play especially in times of conflict and disaster,” he added.
The Participants received smart phones during the first day of training to help them in communications. More radio stations are expected to be recruited into the project in order to expand the network.
The initiative is supported by the European Union,DW (Deutsche Welle) Akademie and UNESCO.
Meanwhile, the Institute of Applied Research and Community Outreach of the Catholic University of South Sudan is expected to hold a fourth lecture on trauma and healing on Friday 18that Juba Na Bari Campus.
Ferdinand von Habsburg, Advisor to the South Sudan Council of Churches, Tabitha Chol and Loes Lijnders of University of Juba are among the speakers expected to tackle historical issues of trauma concept and modern implementations.
They will look at existing trauma healing projects in South Sudan to gain a better understanding of the concept. The lecturers are also expected to examine trauma experiences with destruction and displacement in South Sudan and how this influenced concerns with distress.
The Friday teaching is a five-part lecture series titled: ‘Restoring South Sudan: Discussions on Reconciliation, Justice and Healing’. The lecture series aims to address the discrepancies between transnational political processes and the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic realities.
Source: CRN
