Awamu Radio

In episode six, presented by Brandon and Tony, they tell us about how important radio is in Kampala and are inspired when they visit Capital FM, Uganda.Then Latif and Ibrahim tell us what they have learnt from the Awamu food gardening programme and how they manage their own food gardens. They explain the challenges of growing food, the benefits of eating healthily and being of being able to sell the excess to earn your own money. Idents by Umaru and Denis.This is the sixth in a series of podcasts designed to bring the voices of these incredible young people to the world and the start of our project in which the children we work with learn how to research, present, record, edit, and present a radio show.

In this episode presented by Tonny and Brandon, Tonny tells us a little about how we will live and travel in the future. Masika tells us of her greatest love – chocolate cake. Then things take a comedy turn when Ivon shares some jokes. Idents by the Umaru and Tonny. This is the fifth in a series of podcasts designed to bring the voices of these incredible young people to the world and the start of our project in which the children we work with learn how to research, present, record, edit, and present a radio show.

Episode 4. In this episode Hameria interviews Edrine and asks him for his ideas about happiness. Diana introduces herself and talks about her ambition to be an actor – the things she wants to do and the places she dreams of going to. And Tonny tells us about a favourite song, with a universal and absolutely topical subject. Idents by Umaru; Vincent; Deborah and Winnie.Made by the children and teenagers of the slums of Kampala, working together with Awamu.co.uk, this is your opportunity to hear voices from the most powerless in society, voices that don’t have a platform anywhere else. Meanwhile they are learning to research, present, record, edit, and present a radio show, and having a lot of fun doing it!

A third selection of the voices of the youths of the Kikone and Bwaise. In this episode Hope gives her definition of Children's Rights. Tony and Sharon discuss food and education – is it possible to learn to your fullest when you are hungry? Aisha sings and introduces her philosophy of life. A chance to think about the happiness as well as the sadness in life. Idents by Umaru; Vincent; Ivon.Made with the support of Awamu.co.uk, this is the second in a series of podcasts brought to you to show you the different sides of the lives of vulnerable children and teenagers of the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Part of a project to empower them, to build their confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking.  

In this second episode Brandon, Tonny, Ibra and Latif talk about what Christmas means for children in their community. From preparing Christmas lunch, to the presents they give and receive and the treats they enjoy on Christmas Day. We find out what their favourite gifts are and Tonny interviews Joshua about his plans to rear pigs and buy a red bicycle.Made by the children and teenagers of the slums of Kampala, working together with Awamu.co.uk, this is your opportunity to hear voices from the most powerless in society, voices that don’t have a platform anywhere else. Meanwhile they are learning to research, present, record, edit, and present a radio show, and having a lot of fun doing it!  

Young people from Bwaise and Kikoni, two of the slums of Kampala Uganda, tell you something about their lives and loves. In this episode Daphine introduces herself and explains why she loves dancing and music.Marvin talks about his education – you might be surprised at the duties of a prefect in a Ugandan high school! And Hope and Matovu Ian talk about where they live. Idents by Umaru; Diane and Angel; Ivon.Recorded with the help of Awamu.co.uk, this is the first in a series of podcasts designed to bring more of the voices of these incredible young people to the world. And the start of a project in which the kids learn how to research, present, record, edit, and present a radio show.