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NEARfm is primarily a
Community Development organisation which uses radio as its medium.
Community Development involves the empowerng of local people through
the provision of information and skills as well the development
of a community identity. Community radio is a unique toll in this
respect. Through media skills training and access to the airwaves
NEARfm facilitates the following:
The exchange of information, networking of group, and provision
of skills and training which are all key elements of developing
a community.
The exchange of information, networking of group and provision of
skills and training which are all key elements of developing a community.
The promotion of awareness of the many community groups and facilities
in the area.
The empowering of these groups to use radio to promote themselves
and speak directly to the community.
Having a community radio station as a focal point for local development
encourages this, in that many of these groups have traditionally
been isolated and marginalised by mainstream media which by its
nature fails to address the concerns of individuals communities.
Community Radio as a model is a democratic medium assisting the
work of both public and voluntary organisations as part of an emerging,
non-profit community development sector. It proposes a diversity
of actions to achieve this.
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