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On the Spot Millennium Development Goals Radio Program, Tonga
On the Spot Millennium Development Goals Radio Program, Tonga


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Title: On the Spot Millennium Development Goals Radio Program, Tonga
Location:
Categories: Environment & Urbanization
Peace, Conflict & Governance
Human Rights & Equity

Status: In Planning
Timeline: Ongoing

Description:
Our goal is to ensure that all Tongan youths are aware of the Millennium Development Goals and can hopefully aspire to be actively involved in achieving the goals and assisting the rest of the community to take ownership of their future.

For more information about this project contact, Ebonie Fifita - ebz_fifita@hotmail.com

http://www.youthvisioning.org

Background:
We want to inform the young people of Tonga and the entire community about the Millennium Development Goals and how these goals specifically relate to the Pacific region and what action can be taken to help achieve these goals.

Objectives:
- Pilot a weekly radio programme for youth that systematically presents each of the 8 MDG's over a ten week period
- Provide a wide range of youth with the opportunity to share their experiences and air their views to both peers and elders in response to radio presentations on MDG's and current local and international issues
- Demonstrate the importance of establishing permanent youth radio as a communication medium for the youth of Tonga
- To provide support and community interest for MDG projects run by individual youth and youth groups.

Budget:
US$2000

Needs:
- Purchase a mini disc digital recorder
- Meet with relevant local organisations to gather resources and research concerning the latest developments in promoting MDG's in Tonga
- Prepare upbeat, informative and challenging radio scripts, discussion, music and On the Spot interviews that address Tongan awareness of and involvement with MDG's
- Create fliers, posters, and press release for radio, TV, and newspaper that promote the show and give the public information on how and when they can to tune into On The Spot radio
- Involve the media further by inviting Tonga National Broadcasting Corp oration to give local news coverage of selected On The Spot interviews
- Carry out a random questionnaire survey of at least 200 youth prior to and on completion of the 10 week On The Spot series to ascertain interest in and awareness of MDG's

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