Radios For Community

Even in today's digital era, the community radios continue to serve the public, disseminating credible and objective news to them. In Nepal, they started to operate in mid-1990s, thanks to opening-up and conducive environment for pursuing journalism unhindered. The community radios acted as catalyst to spread democratic consciousness and spur development at the grassroots. Now more than 350 channels are in operation, becoming reliable sources of information, education and entertainment for those with limited excess to mainstream broadcast or print media. They serve as a platform for people to share their stories, feelings and viewpoints on the burning issues in the community, besides empowering the local women and addressing local issues considered insignificant by the mainstream media.