Learning by Ear for Afghanistan

The series uses information and communication technology (ICT) in an effort to help convey educational content in an entertaining and informative way. Deutsche Welle plans to transmit the distance learning programme by radio - what Deutsche Welle describes as an important medium in Afghanistan - and also to make the content available on the internet. "Learning by Ear for Afghanistan" consists of radio modules covering (in the area of political education) subjects like democracy, human rights, civil society, and good governance. In the modules "Women and Girls" and "Women at Work" the series will take up issues relating to prevailing deficiencies and prejudices. In the area of "Health", the project will cover elementary knowledge in the areas of hygiene, dealing with refuse, health care, and family planning. Another module will be devoted to drug problems in Afghanistan, the economic consequences of the illegal drug trade, drug abuse, and alternatives to producing and trading in opium.

Deutsche Welle Akademie is training Afghani authors so that they can work as partners on the production of "Learning by Ear for Afghanistan". Individual modules are being produced in Afghanistan with Afghani radio partners. This six-month production period is designed to allow for the conveyance of corresponding know-how. Listener reactions and questions will be integrated into the series in its further development.

"Learning by Ear for Afghanistan" is broadcast nationwide on ARIANA FM, as well as over shortwave, satellite, and Deutsche Welle frequencies in Kabul. The series will also be made available on CD, and schools can access the series, scripts, and accompanying material on the "Learning by Ear for Afghanistan" website via shortwave, satellite, FM in Kabul, and partner stations in the various provinces of Afghanistan.

Democracy and Governance, Education.