Work in Kenya (first worked as a mainstream journalist, then community communication, facilitating in setting up community radios, community resource centers, spearheaded lobbying and advocacy processes to have govts in three EA countries recognize community broadcasting as a third sector after public and commercial broadcasting, challenging task (communities own, control and manage communication systems to bring development and social change) which has been slow (govts threatened by this whole concept) but is now bearing fruits with the growth of community broadcasting in the three countries). At Africa, AMARC, training, advocacy, awareness raising of the sector).
Why I applied for the Fulbright/Humphrey program:
To achieve a passion, goal, dream. My desire was that the program would offer me strategies on how to institutionalize community broadcasting in Africa, and how the sector can affect public policy.
Selected cause I demonstrated leadership potential, being an agent of change, being a catalyst of development.
How the program is working out for me and the cohort here at Maryland:
The Philip Merrill School of Journalism offers everything that a media/communications person needs in the current context. We are spoiled for choice (Confused as one wants to register for everything/abundance). Proximity to the capital allows for opportunities to translate theory into practice.
Looking for new directions in ways that will enhance the impact of our work through networking, participation of conferences, creating alliances
Taking stock of ourselves,
Getting a better sense of purpose in life
Better understanding of the US, its people, culture and values. Convey a better understanding of my country and its people.
Curving out a direction for my life and defining what success means to me.
For others, they are now realizing what their professional niche and passion is. Others are rediscovering.
Leveraging on opportunities.
Attitude (value, traits, character), skills, knowledge.
A life changing experience (hope to come back not in the far future).
Statement
Make a difference, to lead change initiatives, participate in improving quality of lives of communities through community communication initiatives, and basically contribute to change.
Empowering others with skills, growing their potential, generating opportunities and creating resources.
Stretch myself…empowerment
Fill in the gaps
Enhance my own critical thinking
Choosing the right goals is a great motivator.
Spearheading the commencement and recognition of community radio has given me a tenacity and perseverance. Need to generate options and alternatives in an unfriendly environment. Factor in emerging new trends and developments for further enhancement of my expertise (research…..)
At a personal level, I see this as one way of continuous self improvement in professional expertise. When I envision and visualize the future that I want, then it is to sink in this sector. Also to see it institutionalized as opposed to it being seen as an alternative. To build professional resilience
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