HIV/AIDs Prevention Photography Exhibit

The "Response to HIV/AIDS - Ghana" photography exhibit is a project by Daniel Walter to document how Ghana has addressed the issue of HIV/AIDS, and to promote awareness on the issue.  The exhibit will be launched in October 2002, at Alliance Francaise, Accra, Ghana. More Info.

Sexual Harassment Radio Series

A three part series recorded in English and Twi, to promote awareness about sexual harassment and encourage people to speak out on the issue. More Info

Young Women's HIV/AIDS Awareness Radio Project

A group of young women ranging from age 15 to 18 years are developing radio announcements targeted to young women. The group of twelve is developing writing, and voicing messages (in English, Ga and Twi) that they think will address HIV/AIDS from the perspective of young women. More Info

Environmental Awareness Radio Series.
A series of informational radio spots written by youth to sensitize Ghanaians, especially young people about what can be done in their own communities to better the environment. More Info and Scripts.

Introduction to the Internet
In co-operation with the Ghana Association of Private Voluntary Organisations in Development, CMFD is continuing to offer Internet Training to Non-Profits. These 4 hour workshops introduce NGOs to how to navigate the Internet, how to search for Information and to some of the resources available to them on the Net.
Workshop Template Available
Manual Available

Introduction to Desktop Publishing
In co-operation with the Ghana Association of NGOs, a 2 day course to train non-profits to develop effective marketing tools - newsletters, brochures, educational materials - is being developed.

Radio Resource Link - Publication
Radio Resource Link provides an information dissemination service for radio and development organisations. This publication provides how-to information, information about publications and resources available free to developing country organisations, training courses, and any other resource related information relevant to radio.
Copies Available

RECENT PROJECTS

Fanti-Language HIV/AIDs Prevention Messages
A group of youth gathered from across the Central Region to talk about HIV/AIDs and other Health related issues. At the end of the conference they were asked to develop messages for the radio, to pass what they had learned on to other youths. They developed messages and a song in their local language, Fanti, to speak to other youth about HIV/AIDs prevention. The messages were recorded in the Fanti traditional language and produced into a series of 15 30-45 second clips. Copies were distributed to radio stations in Fanti-speaking areas. Stations have reported that the messages are particularly effective since it is youth speaking to youth. Producing in Fanti was most important, as this allows the message to be understood by the least schooled segments of these regions, those who can not read and can not speak English.

Support materials with basic facts about HIV/AIDS was included with the tapes, for background information.

Income Generation Handbook
A handbook on how to mobilize resources for community radio stations was compiled and produced. The book emphasized involving the community and reducing dependence. Community Radio Stations have a difficult time in maintaining funding, as with most non-profit organisations. This handbook's goal was to introduce some strategies for generating both income and community support.
Copies Available

Community Radio/NGO Brochure
A brochure was produced to stimulate responsible interaction between community radio and NGOs seeking to use this medium for their development objectives. The Brochure outlined for NGOs the benefits of using Community Radio, and provided contact information.
Copies Available

Audio Production Workshop
A series of workshops was held to train community radio producers in aspects of production - recording techniques, production, etc.

Assembly of Studio
CMFD provided technical assistance in the development of digital production facilities for two media organisations.