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About The DevReporter
The DevReporter is Radio Baraza’s online development reporting magazine.
It is a collection of selected stories compiled by Development Reporters (DevReporters) who have been involved in a learning and mentorship initiative spearheaded by Development Through Media and VIKES Finland.
The aim is to focus on the development and dissemination of media content that enhance grassroots/rural voices and hence enable communities to speak about issues that affect them most from their own perspectives while also linking them to the discourses at national and international levels.
The overall RB initiative is spearheaded by Development Through Media (DTM) in partnership with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and others actors in the overall development sector who are committed to inspiring progressive changes in the overall media and broadcast environments to be more supportive of media practitioners who aspire to produce content that speak to the needs of all audiences especially at the rural level, in more inclusive, participatory and sensitive ways.
About DTM
We are Development Through Media (DTM), among the first development oriented media organizations to set up in Kenya. DTM arose in 1997 as a local idea in response to challenges faced by independent media practitioners.
We proudly target the promotion of development information in an effort to fill the gaps left by mainstream media where issues that are crucial to disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society are often not considered worthy of coverage. This has resulted in the exclusion of a cross-section of society where women, children and youth for example, remain marginalized as their actions and experiences rarely attract headline news or sustained in-depth media engagement in a manner that can bring about positive change.
Thus DTM specifically works towards policy reforms, capacity building, awareness raising and attitude change through the Media in general and audio-visual media in particular.
DTM works mainly in Kenya and also undertakes assignments within the East Africa region and at the international level.
Our Vision
DTM envisions a well-informed and knowledgeable society that is inclusive and just
Our Mission
DTM’s mission is committed to developing expertise among Media, Communication, PR, film and Arts professionals and establishments in designing and implementing strategies for addressing information needs of development programmes covering diverse areas, so as to facilitating citizens’ effective participation in their aspirations
No Finish Line for Age: Inside Meru’s Community of Older Runners
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
At 82, Wanjiru Kamau is not ready to stop running, even if some people think she should.
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Kajiado Farmers Adopt Dorper Sheep to Mitigate Drought
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado
Climate change, prolonged droughts, shrinking grazing areas due to land subdivision and competing land uses, are forcing pastoralists to reconsider...
Beyond Motherhood:Understanding Postpartum Anxiety
By Amondi Arika, DevReporter, Nairobi County
When we talk about motherhood, we often focus on its beauty; the joy of bringing a baby into...
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