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Radio saves lives, and so do you!
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The Leprosy Mission Australia
- Feb 28, 2025
By Glen Coleman
What are your memories of radio growing up? For me, late-night reruns of The Goon Show with Spike Milligan shaped my humour and music taste. Recording Top 40 hits off the radio was a must. And I still enjoy listening to radio coverage of Test Match cricket.
Radio has kept me entertained and informed for years. Many around the globe still rely on it for entertainment as well as education and spreading the Word.
Radio also acts as “a portable public safety net during emergencies and power outages caused by natural and humanmade disasters.” It also connects underserved groups, including those living in poverty. (https:// www.un.org/en/observances/ radio-day)
Radio technology is over a century old. We hope new technologies won’t overshadow this tool that connects vulnerable people. But with new tech comes great potential. Consider podcasts for example. They allow us to share stories, challenge myths, and unite people. We spread knowledge, hope, and freedom.
There are around 4.1 million podcasts globally on nearly every topic. One such podcast is the Hidden Lives Podcast, created by The Leprosy Mission Australia.
This podcast shares stories of struggle and the tough path to dignity, hope, and freedom. It features real experiences of those affected by leprosy and how your support gave them a new lease on life.
Take Episode 2: Challenging Boundaries
“At 25, Urmila has three children. After her husband passed away, she was broke. Traditions said women shouldn’t work and needed their husband’s support for decisions. When invited to join a Self-Help Group (that you help support) to learn about saving, Urmila initially declined. But eventually, she decided to push those boundaries, and her life improved significantly.”
Pray for more opportunities to inspire others with stories like Urmila’s. Pray that both old and new technologies can help bring truth and hope to light. Pray everyone can access radio and other communications to stay informed and safe. Pray all this will lead to a brighter future.
Bring hope and freedom to people like Urmila in Nepal through the SPROUTS project
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