Liberia
Democracy and GovernanceFondation Hirondelle - STAR Radio Provides Liberia with Independent News
Address
Fondation Hirondelle
Avenue du Temple 19c
Lausanne,
N/A
1012
Switzerland
41-21-654-2020
http://www.hirondelle.org
Mission
Fondation Hirondelle, Media for Peace and Human Dignity, is a global nonprofit based in Switzerland that provides information that is impartial and relevant in crisis zones and post-conflict situations. Our radio stations provide daily live news and information programming that is broadcast nationally through FM, SW, satellite feeds, and community radio stations. Transmitting the know-how to run a high-quality radio station constitutes our daily task.
Programs
Fondation Hirondelle is known for its ability to quickly build high-caliber radio stations in complicated crisis zones and post-conflict situations, often in partnership with the UN. Presently we have six projects in Africa, including five independent news and information radio stations and one press agency. The largest stations are in Sudan (Radio Miraya) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (Radio Okapi), two of the three largest nations in Africa.
Fondation Hirondelle's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 STAR Radio Blends Urban-Rural Dialogue in Liberia |
 Further Unleashing Press Freedom in Sierra Leone |
Fondation Hirondelle's Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
 STAR Radio Provides Liberia with Independent News |
Personnel Overview
James Morlu - STAR radio Station Manager
James Morlu is the head of STAR radio and is responsible for all administrative, financial, and management issues. He joined STAR in 1999 just before it was forcibly closed by Charles Taylor in 2000. He returned when STAR was reopened in 2005 is the main link between the station and STAR's Board of Directors, headed by Mrs. Hawa Goll-Kotchi.
Michael Toh - STAR radio Editor-in-Chief
Michael Toh has over 20 years of experience in the journalism profession, working in both print and electronic media in Liberia. Michael Toh has been with STAR since it first began in 1997, and its success and professionalism is due in large part to Mr. Toh's expertise. He came back to STAR when it restarted in 2005 and continues to be responsible for all programming and editorial matters.
Olivia Swen - STAR radio Senior Journalist
Olivia Swen is a journalist, announcer, trainer, and runs the website at STAR. She plays an important role in the training activities that STAR undertakes with journalists at STAR radio and also other stations. Olivia frequently trains journalists at CTN in Sierra Leone, a news and information radio station begun in 2006 which serves all of Sierra Leone.
Personnel Statistics
Jean-Marie Etter, Chief Executive Officer
Founded in 1995
Employees: 16
Volunteers: 0
Financial Statistics
Budget (2009): 9,800,000
Budget (2008): 9,800,000
Maximum Budget: 9,800,000
Overhead: 8%
Other funding sources: Our support is mainly from European governments and Canada.
Religious Affiliation: None
