What: Virtual event — World Radio Day Celebration 2025
When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Ottawa, 1:00 p.m. Accra, 2:00 p.m. Kinshasa, 4:00 p.m. Addis Ababa, Kampala, Dodoma
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W16FRHEzSJypsxoMFOnYkQ#/registration
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, to celebrate World Radio Day and honour the 2025 winners of the Farm Radio Awards! This bilingual event will feature insights from the winners of the George Atkins Communication Award and the Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, showcasing how they advance food security, empower women, and promote gender equality through radio. Enjoy videos highlighting their achievements, a focus on diversity in broadcasting, and updates from our network. Celebrate the power of radio and the incredible work of our partners!
As part of the event:
- A conversation with one of the George Atkins Communication Award winners, sharing insights into achieving excellence in radio broadcasting, serving local audiences, and advancing food security.
- A discussion with the winner of the Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, exploring the powerful impact of radio for women and how broadcasters are championing gender equality in their communities.
- Videos featuring all the 2025 Farm Radio Award winners, showcasing their outstanding work.
- A spotlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in broadcasting, highlighting how the winners ensure a wide range of voices are heard.
- A celebration of the power of radio and the great impact of all our radio partners.
- News and updates on activities in the network.
This year’s theme for World Radio Day is “Radio and Climate Action,” emphasizing the critical role radio plays in addressing the global climate crisis. Radio serves as a powerful tool for raising awareness, educating communities, and sharing practical solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. From amplifying the voices of those most affected to driving collective action, radio continues to be an essential medium for fostering dialogue, inspiring change, and building resilience in the face of environmental challenges.