Mission

We support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small-scale farming and rural communities.

Our goals:

To provide and exchange practical, relevant and timely information for use by partner-broadcasters.

To enhance the ability of partner-broadcasters to serve the interests of small-scale farmers and their communities and to ensure food security.

Equitable Development
We encourage social and economic change that is beneficial to small-scale farmers and farming families and that is gender inclusive and respectful of cultural diversity.
Integrity and Solidarity
We encourage journalistic activity that is characterized by accuracy, fairness and balance. We defend media freedom.
Community Self-Reliance and Respect
We encourage community self-reliance and control of local development. We respect local cultures and the voices and decisions of farmers and their communities.
Sharing Knowledge
We encourage innovation and shared learning by exchanging knowledge.
Environmental Sustainability
We support practices, policies and technologies that promote sustainable and equitable development. We promote the conservation of natural resources and bio-diversity for the benefit of all.
Use of Media
We support the use of radio and its integration with new media technologies to ensure that knowledge is shared with the widest appropriate audience.
Partnership
We collaborate with a diverse range of broadcasters and other stakeholders to make our work effective.
International Solidarity
We encourage journalistic activity that is characterized by accuracy, fairness and balance. We defend media freedom.