STAR Radio Blends Urban-Rural Dialogue in Liberia
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Summary
STAR Radio provides all of Liberia with independent news and information 14 hours a day, much of it live. STAR is a top "brand" in Liberia, allowing it to rapidly grow new cost recovery activities.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Liberia, one of the world's poorest countries, was battered by back-to-back civil wars from 1989 to 2003 that left 200,000 people dead and displaced half the country's 3 million people. STAR broadcasts daily independent news & information nation-wide in 14 languages, and offers debate programs featuring expert as well as ordinary voices. It is the media of reference in West Africa and is rapidly expanding its offering of fee-based services, making it a leader in radio sustainability in Africa.
Activities
STAR Radio broadcasts news summaries live every hour, with a 3 minute summary on the half hour. STAR's daily news and talk shows reach approximately one million listeners, representing about 25% of the national listening market in Liberia.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $152,075
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $97,925
Total Funding Goal: $250,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
STAR Radio offers Liberia the means to practice democracy. STAR provides news to poor and marginalised people and quality content that reflects different voices and perspectives. It supports the ability of Liberia to practice democracy.
Project Message
STAR Radio is a truly independent broadcaster which often acts as a lever for policy change. It raises awkward questions and champions the views of poor people. STAR is essential for democracy.
- Jean-Marie Etter, President, Fondation Hirondelle_Media for Peace&Human Dignity
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Sharon Bylenga
Program Officer for West Africa
19c Avenue du Temple
Lausanne, Vaud 1012 Switzerland
Switzerland
41216542020
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Fondation Hirondelle
Avenue du Temple 19c
Lausanne,
N/A
1012
Switzerland
41-21-654-2020
http://www.hirondelle.org
Fondation Hirondelle's Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
 STAR Radio Provides Liberia with Independent News |
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Liberia
and can also be found under 
Democracy and Governance.
For more information about Liberia, read the Human Development Report on Liberia or the Wikipedia entry for Liberia.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on June 5, 2008
Latest Update from the Field
STAR radio Sales Department Holds Workshop for Sales Representatives
By Olivia Swen - Senior Producer STAR radio, March 05, 2009 01:05 PM
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