Filling the gap
Community Radio provides a counterbalance to the increasing globalization and commercialization of media. Most TV and radio stations, including public stations, are concentrated in urban areas. In the more remote, rural areas, Community Radio stations are often the only media available, where they are listened to by large parts of the population.
Community Radio stations fill the gap left by national and commercial media, and reach local audiences the national media ignore. They fulfil the role of public broadcaster, informing the public at a local level, and representing their views. In this way, they give a voice to the voiceless, enabling people to speak and make their opinions, grievances and ideas known to those who have the power to make decisions.