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Id	29
Contributeur	Josehp Houmsou \| Radio Terre Nouvelle
Contributions	Reflections by Joseph Houmsou – Community Journalist, Radio Terre Nouvelle (Bongor, Chad) On the occasion of World Amateur Radio Day – April 18, 2025 As a community journalist at Radio Terre Nouvelle in Bongor, my work goes far beyond simply broadcasting information: it is a mission of engagement and social transformation. Every day, I give a voice to those who are rarely heard—the farmers, rural women, unemployed youth, community leaders—so they can share their realities, concerns, and hopes. My work influences the community in several ways. First, it promotes awareness. For example, through our programs on maternal health, many women have started visiting local health centers. Second, it fosters social dialogue by highlighting local challenges such as access to clean water, girls’ education, or combating gender-based violence. Finally, it helps strengthen social cohesion by valuing local languages and cultural traditions. On-air, I reflect the everyday life of the community: life in the outskirts of Bongor, the impacts of climate change on agriculture, young people's difficulties in finding employment, or citizen-led initiatives that inspire change. My microphone is a mirror of local life. However, to deepen this mission, we need technical resources and training. Better equipment for our studio, portable gear to cover remote areas, and regular training on ethical journalism, digital tools, and environmental issues would allow us to expand our impact. I also need more collaboration with other media outlets and NGOs to create synergies and amplify the community’s voices even more. I am not an amateur. I am an engaged community journalist, and every report I produce is a seed of change planted within my community.
Date	2025-04-18