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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. project reportread updates from the field

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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: $152,150
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $97,850
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

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Sharon Bylenga
Staff member
19c Avenue du Temple
Lausanne, Vaud 1012 Switzerland
Switzerland
41216542020
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Project Sponsor

Molly Alexander

Organization

Fondation Hirondelle Logo

Fondation Hirondelle
Avenue du Temple 19c
Lausanne, N/A 1012
Switzerland
41-21-654-2020
http://www.hirondelle.org

Learn more about Fondation Hirondelle and the project team.

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Where this Project is Located

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This project is located in LiberiaLiberia and can also be found under Democracy and GovernanceDemocracy 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 19, 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

Marketing and Sales Workshop at STAR radio in Monrovia
The one day event taught the Sales representatives different techniques in sales that will help them understand the essence of radio broadcast, its social responsibilities, obligations and principles that guide them in their operations. The participants learned, among other things, to understand the role of STAR radio as a media entity in post-conflict Liberia, become knowledgeable about increasing their sales ,and using their full potential to achieve professionalism in marketing STAR radio with potential sponsors and advertisers.

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