Koch FM https://www.facebook.com/pages/KOCH-FM-Fan-Page/193358480704745,
is a community radio in the informal settlement of Korogocho, Nairobi, Kenya
run and managed by young volunteers from the community. Since its inception in
2006, Koch FM has grown to be popular and a great pride for the Korogocho
community. With very limited logistics, Koch FM has achieved a lot for the
community by passing vital information and initiating healthy discussions on
issues affecting the community leading to practical solutions. Koch FM has
however faced challenges and opposition from corrupt political class and local
administration since it is seen as a threat to their ill and corrupt
activities. Koch FM has however stood its ground to promoting development and
upholding human dignity. http://www.newslook.com/videos/483408-voice-of-slumsKoch.
The determination and passion of
this young population of Korogocho has lead to much positive impact to the
community.
‘The Alternative
Mouthpiece’ Inspired by the activities, determination and successes of Koch FM.
The activities and challenges of Koch FM has however not
been sufficiently documented, thus necessitating a short feature film, ‘The Alternative Mouthpiece’. The
Alternative Mouthpiece is a short inspirational feature film about how combined
efforts, united population can make a great change for their community. The
film is scripted to capture the journey, determination, struggle and challenges
of the radio and the eventual success in developing the community and promoting
human dignity.
We have organized and planned everything in order to
achieve this project. We are however, in need of financial
support from friends and comrades like you, for us to achieve this course.
What
we need:
The amount raised here will be used to settle basic
logistics needed for the production of the short feature film and the subsequent community
screenings. These will include;
·
Hiring of film production equipments
·
Props and costumes
·
Transport for the production crew and cast
·
Lunch for the production crew and cast
·
Community screenings and discussion sessions
This project will be implemented by Jamii Media, Smile Africa, Miss Koch and Sismic films.
What
do you get for supporting us?
We, really
request for your generous support for us to achieve our goal. A part from the
great feeling of having participated in promoting human rights, we have a
package for all our supporters. In order to show our true gratitude to our
esteemed supporter, we have designed different rewards ranging from personal
thank you cards on mails, credits on the final film as associate producer or Executive
producer and many other rewards.
Other
ways you can help:
Apart from
donating, you can as well help us spread the word about our campaign to your friends,
colleagues and any other person.
The team on this
campaign
Ezra Odhiambo Otieno. (Initiator)
Head of Community
Outreaches, Koch FM,
Co-founder, Jamii
Media,
Radio presenter,
Koch FM,
Blogger on human
rights.
Email: ezrarandi@gmail.com
Cell: 0720638189
Peter Mwashi Litonde (Co-director The Alternative Mouthpiece’)
Director Smile
Africa,
Community social
worker,
Founder Child
peace Africa.
Email: plitonde@yahoo.com
Cell: 0723547747
Asha Abdirahman
Coordinator, Miss
Koch Initiative,
Email: ashaabdi39@yahoo.com
Cell: 0724415346
Aggrey Avendi
Co-President Little Bees International
E-mail: totoavendi@yahoo.com
Cell: 0725741061
Thank you in advance!
We thank you all
in advance as we look forward to your support.