KENYA MOMBASA

Producing educational programs and sharing stories of hope | Kenya

In 2018, the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa, Kenya, had received subsidies to train parish communication agents on media platforms, including radio Last year, they applied for subsidies once more, now hoping to receive support for the production of audiovisual programs and further training of communication agents in their work In this interview, Fr Raphael Kanga tells us more about the work of their communication office, Lwanga Communication, and how radio and video productions will help educate people on peace-building initiatives, children's rights, substance abuse and human trafficking, among others.

Could you tell us more about the project's human impact on your community?

We plan to produce several educative programs on psychosocial counselling to families, especially during these COVID-19 hard times. We will create programs and videos to empower our people on psychosocial health, deepen the love for their Diocese, and address faith issues

What can you tell us about the community where the project took place?

The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa is situated in the Coastal part of Kenya and serves the four counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta. Our Radio Tumaini broadcasts in the Swahili language - the majority language of Mombasa people

What are the main objectives of this project?

We want to provide platforms where the voice of God is communicated by His shepherds and other mandated authorities in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa and reach its diverse audience

How do you see the situation in your community once the project is implemented?

With the support from SIGNIS and POF, we will reach a great audience and impact them easily on current issues We anticipate that by making several programs, we will also take care of those who cannot go to church based on their age or health or other possible reasons

What are you the most grateful to SIGNIS for?

With the support of SIGNIS, we were able o train the parish communication agents, who have continued to bring us stories rom the parishes as told on our rchdiocesan website. The radio equipment we received at the initial stages of our radio has enabled us to continue to host relevant radio shows and programs or our audience.

Why do you think PSPF should continue to support these types of projects?

The POF office, through SIGNIS, supports the mission work of the Church and evangelization, especially in many struggling parts of our world. It's essential to have the support of communication projects to continue with the same Mission of Christ

Published on 19/07/21