Applying Local Solutions to Local Problems: Radio Listeners as Agents of Change An evaluation of the impact on listeners to Equal Access radio programming in Chad and Niger under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Peace through Development Project (PDEV) was conducted by Karen Greiner, Ph.D., University of South Florida, Department of Communication…
Category Archives: Press Release
Amir Dossal Joins the Equal Access Board of Directors
Equal Access is pleased to announce that Amir Dossal has joined our Board of Directors. Amir Dossal is Founder of the Global Partnerships Forum, a new global initiative to address economic & social challenges through innovative partnerships. Amir worked with the UN for 25 years, including most recently as the United Nation’s Chief Liaison for Partnerships…
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Cites Equal Access in International Religious Freedom Annual Report
San Francisco (April 10, 2011) – We are pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of State recently referenced Equal Access International’s (EA) Women’s Rights as Human Rights in the Context of Islam initiative in Afghanistan in their Annual Report on International Religious Freedom 2010. [PDF] Press Release International Religious Freedom Annual Report
Equal Access CEO Speaks at UN Trust Fund Special Event on Violence Against Women
New York, NY (March 1, 2011) – Equal Access Nepal’s award-winning radio and community outreach initiative was featured at the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Special Event held at a satellite conference during the Convention of the Status of Women during the week of the official launch of UN Women.
“Youth, Heart, Friends” Featured in Communication Initiative Network Newsletter
LAO PDR, Laos (February 28, 2011) – At several Laotian schools, a youth radio project is working to equip its students with knowledge and life skills for dealing with difficult issues in their daily lives. This project was initiated in 2006 by Equal Access, a non-profit organization seeking to create positive social change through media….
Ambassador James Michel joins Equal Access Board of Directors
Ambassador James Michel joins Equal Access Board of Directors. James Michel is an independent consultant in international development cooperation, specializing in support for good governance and the rule of law. Previously, Mr. Michel served in a number of senior positions during a long career of public service with the United States Government including as Counselor, Acting Deputy…
The Equal Access International Board of Directors honors Ms. Binita Shrestha 2011 BENJAMIN BROWN AWARD WINNER
January, 2011 Recognizing Binita Shrestha, Country Director of Equal Access Yemen [PDF] Press Release
First Youth Chat Radio Program Airs in Yemen
SANA’A, Yemen – August 3, 2010 The first episode of a new radio program produced by youth for youth and created by the international non-profit Equal Access successfully aired in Yemen last week. The first of its kind, this youth radio series, titled “Let’s Be the Best Together (Ma’an Leenkon Alafdal), combines a chat show…
One World Media Special Award Winner
LONDON, England – June 22, 2010 “Equal Access Nepal’s radio program “Samajhdari” has won the coveted “Special Award” at the One World Media Awards. The foremost awards ceremony for media from and about the developing world, the Equal Access team was presented their award by Jon Snow, one of the most esteemed journalists in the world. …
Mobile Youth covers EA Nepal & UNICEF’s pioneering text message platform
Nepal – June 17, 2010 “A recently launched campaign at a popular youth radio program in Nepal focuses on the voices of youth – or at least, text messages of youth. Regardless, the SMS campaign seems to be making strides. UNICEF in Nepal has teamed up with the popular Nepali radio program Saathi Sanga Man…