Overview

The Youth Talk is a one-hour radio talk show broadcast on Hott 107.9 FM in Liberia. It serves as a platform for young people to discuss pressing issues affecting their lives, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore potential solutions. The show aims to amplify youth voices, promote critical thinking, and foster civic engagement.

Mission

To empower Liberian youth by providing them with a platform to express their concerns, share their perspectives, and contribute to constructive dialogue on issues relevant to their lives.

Vision

To become the leading youth-focused radio program in Liberia, recognized for its insightful discussions, impactful community engagement, and positive influence on youth development.

Objectives

• Amplify Youth Voices: Provide a platform for young people from diverse backgrounds to express their opinions and concerns.
• Promote Critical Thinking: Encourage critical analysis and informed discussion of social, political, and economic issues.
• Foster Civic Engagement: Encourage youth participation in civic life, including voting, volunteering, and advocating for change.
• Build Community: Create a sense of community and shared understanding among young people in Liberia.
• Promote Positive Change: Advocate for policies and initiatives that support youth development and empowerment.
  
  

Achievements

• The Youth Talk interviewed over 50 young vibrant impact-based youths; allowing them to discuss serious youth issues, provide recommendable solutions, and inspire young listeners to take actions from their work and positive contributions to Liberia, West Africa and The World at large.
• The platform achieved over 12k accumulated views and posts reactions in less than 6 months of active operations. 
• The platform reached an average high of 30 calls per show in the same timeframe.

Upcoming Relaunch

• Refreshed Format: Introduce new segments with successful young professionals.
• Interactive Features: Integrate interactive elements such as text messaging, social media polls, and live Q&A sessions.
• Community Outreach: Organize live broadcasts from more radio stations, schools, youth centers, and community events to increase audience engagement.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with youth organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to expand reach and impact.
• Podcast and Technology Upgrades: Integrate podcast, improve audio quality and explore digital broadcasting options to reach a wider audience.
  
  

Sustainability Plans:

To ensure the long-term sustainability of The Youth Talk, the following plans will be implemented:

• Donations: The platform will actively seek donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to cover team compensations, posts boost, sustain social media pages growth and ongoing platform development.