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101.7 MAMA FM - Community Radio Show Schedule COMMUNITY FOCUS MONDAY - FRIDAY (6:00 - 8:00) This program focuses on the various local communities. This community takes priority because this is where MAMA FM is located. The program provides information on the developmental trends in the area, what services are available, who does what, the local council structures and peoples relations with each other. Objective To highlight developments in the area To mobilize people to participate in activities that will lead to the improvement of self and the community Expected Output An informed self-reliant community Areas of Focus Income Generally Activities Sanitation General Welfare Health Agriculture RISE AND SHINE MONDAY - FRIDAY (8:00AM - 11:00AM) This program is about empowerment. It focuses on issues affecting disadvantaged people in general. It encourages these people, especially women to stand on their own and build their self-esteem. It furthers encourages them to be assertive and confident and take on the challenges of the world as they come. It offers tips of self-administration and management. Objectives Model society to appreciate the role of women Encourage underprivileged people to have self-esteem Discourage unbecoming behavior in society and give alternative behaviors Expected Output A society that appreciates the role of women A peaceful and harmonious community An enlightened society that is self-sustainable Areas of Focus This program is segmented into issues like: Different life experiences of people Home Keeping Behaviors in society KATUKYOGEREKO MONDAY - FRIDAY (11:00AM - 1:00PM) The program aims at bringing out social issues that are often ignored by society and people generally prefer not to discuss publicly. People call in and give their views. They also write and fax their views. Oral testimonies are also recorded from people. Objectives To expose social evils, injustice and imbalances in society Find solutions to social problems Discourage unbecoming behavior in society Generate debate on social behavior Expected Output Community appreciates the need for social justices Areas of Focus Issues here cut across the board SPEAK OUT! LISTEN! MONDAY - FRIDAY (1:00PM - 3:00PM) The program offers you a platform to come out and speak out on issues that concern you. This gives you an opportunity to get a response from other people who may agree or not agree with your position. This program encourages exchange of ideas and welcomes feedback from the audience. Objectives Offers a platform for airing views Promotes tolerance of other people's views Offers solutions to everyday responsibilities Expected Output Positive legislation regarding issues raised Influence policy A society that freely expresses its views Areas of Focus The audience determines the issues but the program mainly revolves around social issues determines these YOU TOO CAN DO IT MONDAYS - WEDNESDAY (3:00 - 5:00) The program features society's role models in various aspects of life for example politically, socially, economically who are living with a handicap (blind, deaf) who have made it in life and are managing their circumstances well. Objectives To encourage people/audience to take up the challenge and also perform likewise or even better Expected Output A community determined to make positive change in their lives Areas of Focus Disability is not inability Inventory for a prospectus future Getting off the street and living a normal life KATUSABALE MONDAY - FRIDAY (5:00PM - 7:00PM) The program derives its name from a Kiganda word łKusaabala˛ which can be translated into English as a voyage. It is an evening voyage because it's aired in the evening 5:00pm - 7.00pm. It brings on board some issues for discussion with a mix of music of all kinds but usually focuses on listeners' requests. The program is a companion for the family as they prepare their evening meals and enable them to relax. Objectives To entertain audiences as they return home To mobilize people in a friendly way Expected Output An entertained and cordial audience Areas of Focus Should political figures shape peoples social behavior e.g. Dress code, hairstyle etc. Leadership (who is a good leader) Vote on the next vice president Social relationships HUMAN RIGHTS MONDAY - FRIDAY (7:00PM - 9:00PM) This program focuses on human rights. It aims at informing the people about their rights, duties and obligations and also ensuring that rights of the people are kept. Objectives To educate the community about their rights and what the law says To inform local leaders about the law Exposing human rights abuses in various settings e.g. protected camps, prisons, police and homes Empowering society to identify when human rights are abused Expected Output An informed civil society Areas of Focus Alternative to violence The law Defilement Children's rights etc. Transparency OKWERINDA TUESDAY & THURSDAY (3:00 - 4:00) This program focuses on health matters ranging from reproductive health, hygiene, HIV/AIDS, preventive health measures. This program that runs twice a week encourages phone ins, letters, fax and live interviews on air. Objective Promote a health society Encourage people To lead a health life To mobilise people towards promoting primary health care Expected Output A society empowered to make health decisions Areas of Focus HIV/AIDS Reproductive health Primary health care Environmental health PAPA - MAMA ROUND TABLE SATURDAY (7:00PM - 9:00PM) This is a program aimed at bringing women and men at a round table like the name suggests so that they can both present their case for better understanding of either ones positions and the changing gender relations. The women's movement seems to be lagging behind because the men have not been brought on board. It is hoped that this program will help bridge this gap. Objectives To give a platform for both men and women to discuss issues that touch them so as to come to an understanding that will lead to sustainable development To create unity in diversity so us to empower society Put an end to gender conflicts Expected Output Unity in diversity An informed community that appreciates equal gender relations A gender situation that is mainstreamed Religions that are gender balanced Areas of Focus Individual human rights Gender violence Historical inbalances Affirmative action Injustices Culture ISLAMIC HOUR FRIDAY (3:00PM - 4:00PM) This program is dedicated to the Islamic community as a way of making their special day (JUMA). It puts some issues raised by the KORAN into context at the community level. In this particular program, the sheikhs talk about the KORAN. We also have community voices and other people's views about the issues raised. Objectives To cater for the spiritual needs of the Islamic community Build morality Expected Output Listeners spiritually uplifted Areas of Focus Verses from the KORAN Moral issues Developmental issues KAMU KAMU (ONE BY ONE) FRIDAY (4:00 - 5:00) & SUNDAY (7:00PM - 9:00AM) This program focuses on small-scale businesses. It is aimed at promoting local small business people and enable them competitively operate in the business world. The program also gives the tips to improve on their businesses. Business experts and others who have made it this area. It gives tips on business hygiene, financial management and enterpreneurship. Objectives To promote small business people in the country To ensure consumers know their rights Promote a clean working environment Encourage the community to develop projects that can help sustain them financially Promote a sustainable business economy Expected Output An informed business community Increased family incomes A health environment with healthy products Areas of Focus Testimonies New trends in business Taxes on small business Operational skills and management ABAAMI WETULI? (HOW ABOUT THE MEN?) SATURDAY (6:00AM - 8:00AM) The program features men talking about the current gender relations as viewed by men. In this program the men are encouraged to exchange ideas on roles and responsibilities, rights and opportunities available for sustainable development. The men also get an opportunity to discuss their responsibilities, aspirations vis a vis the opposite sex and how they can work harmoniously with each other. Objectives To bring out the men's point of view To encourage the male gender to appreciate the changing gender relations in society To offer a platform for exchanging ideas Expected Output Appreciation of community especially male gender of changing gender relations in society Areas of Focus Issues raised include: Male participation in development issues Male participation in reproductive health Male participation in family upbringing and cultural development Roles and responsibilities designed by culture Space for men to develop harmoniously with their counterparts MEMORY LANE SUNDAY (1:00PM - 2:00PM) This program traces back to the old popular singers like Jim Reeves, Bob Marley, Abba and other artists. Objectives To provide Entertainment To trace back History and the evolution of music Learn a thing or two from the days of old Expected Output An entertained community Relaxed communities free from stress Old celebrities still remembered Preserve history Areas of Focus Talk about talent History Jokes Proverbs Sayings ABAKYALA N'EBYOBUFUZI SATURDAY (8:00AM - 11:00AM) This program features women in politics on village, county, subcounty district and national level. It looks at the role and contribution of women in politics, what opportunities are available, what are the setbacks and it also examines how women can take on leadership positions and excel in positions hitherto considered as male domains. It also offers an opportunity for people to meditate on issues like land, domestic relations, privatization, taxes and the like. Objectives To avail opportunity to the public to air outs their views and learn from each other. From those views, the policy makers will be in position to know how to go about policy implementation having heard the views of the people. From this talkshow, we also hope to influence the policy makers to change some of the laws which makes life hard for the local person e.g. the local government bill, land bill, increased electricity tariffs, women empowerment etc. Expected Output Positive legislation as far as women issues are concerned Areas of Focus Issues raised include: Privatization Domestic relations bill Taxes OSANIDDE OMANYE SATURDAY (1:00PM - 2:00PM) This program focuses on issues of critical environmental concern and mobilizes the community to participate actively in the conservation and wise use of the environment for sustainable development. The Program also highlights appropriate technology methods, which are of great importance to environmentally friendly development. Objectives To bring to the fore issues of environmental concern To offer a platform for exchange of ideas on the wise use of the environment To highlight environment management structure and community's role in environmental management Expected Output The community recognizes the wise use of the environment Areas of Focus Issues raised include: Waste disposal Polythene bags Food processing and consumption Wetlands management and soil erosion KIDDAWALIME SATURDAY (12:00AM - 1:00AM) This program is focused on modernized agriculture. It highlights the governments program on modernization and mobilizes people to exercise good and productive farming practices in order to increase yields and promote food security. Objectives Mobilize communities to embrace modern farming methods Create a platform for exchange of information methods, practices and available markets Provide information on service points and centers of information collection Expected Output A community equipped with information vital for sustainable development A modernized agricultural system Areas of Focus Issues raised include: Fish farming Poultry New agronomical methods Marketing NAWE KIKUKWATAKO SUNDAYS (3:00PM - 5:00PM) This program focuses on issues of social concern in the family and community as a whole. It brings to the attention of listeners, issues around us that need to be addresses and action taken upon them. It looks at family context and how family members can relate to each other for mutual development. Objectives To examine specific issues of relationships in homes To offer life skills to family members on building strong family relations To examine the relationship of a harmonious family as a basis for community /national development Expected Output A harmoniums family Areas of Focus Husbands participation in child upbringing and welfare Handling special children in a home e.g. mentally and physically handicapped Life skills on living a sightless life (blind) Single parenting ABAKYALA TWEYOGERERE SUNDAY (5:00PM - 7:00PM) The program highlights women's activities, aspiration and achievements in politics, economic and social arenas. The women are given an opportunity to exchange ideas, offer advise and present solutions to problems that affect women's development. Objectives To encourage women to speak out about what they are doing to improve their livelihoods To share experiences and ideas on attaining recognition and status in society To equip women with necessary skills for self and community development Expected Output A community of skilled women Areas of Focus Focus on economic benefits Relationship between productivity, good health and diet NDI MUGEZI SUNDAY (2:00PM - 3:00PM) Ndi mugezi is a developmental program focusing on poverty eradication. It brings on board ideas/views, as how to solve the problem of poverty can be overcome. It aims at improving on the income. It aims at improving on the incomes of the poor for sustainable development. Objectives To highlight poverty issues as seen from the viewpoint of the local community Gives options of how the communities can involve in different interest groups Expected Output Societies free of poverty Areas of Focus Communal participation in poverty eradication Engaging in income generation activities Using available resources GLORIFY SUNDAY (8:30AM - 10:00AM) In a world of conflict, poverty and stress, glorify is an all about spiritual enlightenment. It airs people's testimonies from different walks of life. It also tells of how God used women in the Bible. Objectives To uplift the listeners spiritually through gospel music, Biblical verses and testimonies Expected Output Listeners spiritually uplifted Areas of Focus Moral issues Miracles Faith (getting up after a fall) Hard Work Love Honesty Temptation Priorities CHILDREN'S SHOW SUNDAY (11.00 - 12.00) The program is about behavioral change amongst the children aged from 3 years of age. It aims at shaping independent and responsible children by differentiating responsibilities in their homes with children's rights. The program entails life experiences and appeals to parents to actively shoe their responsibilities towards children. Other activities in the program include greetings, birthday greetings, poems, story telling and good music that entertains children. Objectives Offer guidance to children for responsible growth To offer information in a light and enjoyable manner To build independent and informed Expected Output Children with a positive outlook to life Areas of Focus Rights of children Family responsibility From those views, the policy makers will be in position to know how to go about policy implementation having heard the views of the people. From this talk show, we also hope to influence the policy makers to change some of the laws, which make life hard for the local person, e.g. the local government bill, land bill, increased electricity tariffs, women empowerment, etc. EBIFA MU PARLIAMENT SUNDAY (12:00PM - 1:00PM) This program focuses on Areas of Focus in parliament and serves as a link between the policy makers and the community. It also encourages community participation in nation building through telephone, letters, faxes, e-mails and physical presence in the program. Objectives To provide a forum for exchange of ideas on policy formulation and implementation To facilitate a deeper understanding of Areas of Focus To give an opportunity to policy makers to explain policy to the community To give the community a platform to express their views and ideas towards nation building Expected Output A well-informed society capable of making informed decisions Increased participation of the community in national building matters Areas of Focus Promotion of the least heard women e.g. women, disabled, youth society Favourable policies promoting justice and equality in society Women empowerment COMMUNITY FOCUS SATURDAY (2:00PM - 3:00PM) This program handles contemporary issues in the communities we live in, ranging from political, social to economic issues. Community focus uses a cocktail of strategies to ensure a participatory program. Members of the community call in, write or fax their views about the issues being discussed. The program also handles guest speakers. Objectives Having public input into media content Enlighten policy makers on what the people really think and want Expected Output Policies that cater for the needs of the marginalised members of the society A participatory Media Areas of Focus Areas include: use of firearms and its effects on society Girl child education Increased electricity tariffs and its effects on the environment University morality Use of second hand cloth Science and technology SATURDAY TUNES SATURDAY (8:00 - 9:00) This program comes on Saturday morning as people prepare to go out for their weekend chores. It is meant to put the audience in the mood to face the tasks a head. Objectives To entertain the listeners To prepare the listeners for other programs in the day Expected Output An entertained audience Areas of Focus Entertain Greetings TEENAGE SATURDAY (3:00PM - 5:00PM) This program focuses on the youth, their role in society and how they can grow up into responsible citizens in their communities and county as a whole. This is a totally participatory program that is presented by the youths themselves. Topics are selected revolving around the social lives of the teenage today. They go out to fellow teenagers and their and to parents to seek their opinion on the Areas of Focus. Participation is encouraged through telephones, letters, greetings, fax, email, and personal visits to the studio. Objective To have the teenagers talk about health matters, growing up and related issues in their view point To mobilise youths to become responsible citizens in society Expected Output A morally upright society Areas of Focus Premarital sex HIV AIDS; How to help friends Life skills Homosexuality; myth or reality Peer pressure

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