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Young African voices have their say

Jane Nyingi
October 4, 2024

DW's GirlZ Off Mute provides a platform for young, female reporters across Africa. Equipped with a camera and mic, 13- to 18-year-old girls and young women cover the stories that matter to them and their peers.

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Liebria Girlz Off Mute Program
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GirlZ Off Mute is a video and radio format produced in English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Hausa, and Amharic. 

GirlZ Off Mute: DW launches girl reporter series in four African languages

Project Coordinator: Jane Nyingi 

GirlZ Off Mute Trailer

Deutsche Welle reaches 91 million Sub-Saharan users weekly through online, social media, radio and TV. In a global comparison, Africa is the region with the highest number of DW users.

DW is Germany's international broadcaster. As an independent media outlet, it provides unbiased news and information in 32 languages around the world so that people can form their own opinions. DW's work focuses on topics such as freedom and human rights, democracy and the rule of law, world trade and social justice, health education and environmental protection, technology and innovation. DW's TV, online and radio services generate 320 million user contacts every week. DW Akademie trains journalists worldwide, supports the development of free media, and promotes the German language with free learning opportunities.

 

Jane Nyingi
Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi
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