By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
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Radio Meraj has been in operation for nearly 18 months and reaches over two million listeners!
To give you an idea of the philosophy behind the programming at Meraj, the manager (who is the first woman to be head of the journalism department at Herat University) wrote: “A great deal of our radio programs are planned, made and dedicated to the idea of enlightening the minds of people and the ideas of all the listeners. We are helping women take a greater role in society, increasing their presence and participation as well as increasing their organization and management skills so they can take care of their families while being ready to enter society more fully. We are also helping young people leave behind those actions and habits that negatively affect their future life. Instead we persuade them toward pursuing their education and finding interest in taking part in the social, political and economic changes that are happening in their society and country. Meraj programs have changed the lives of many youth in villages.”
The station is connecting people with news both local and international. Radio Meraj has guest speakers and experts from foreign countries, especially Europe, giving their opinions via Skype. Many of the programs are directed toward development of youth, striving to ensure they are on the path to a successful future. For example, Radio Meraj had a special program on the International Day against Drugs to motivate youths not to use drugs and not to destroy their future through substance abuse. Below is the heart-felt words of one young Radio Meraj listener:
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