By RW Staff Published: March 27, 2020 . The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations. The Grassroots Radio Conference confronted these questions in October. Although the number of green zones is increasing in the country, the menace of the COVID-19 pandemic still reigns. As the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) changes and evolves, the CBAA is here to support you to support your community. The Austin area was set to receive 59,825 doses in the first three weeks of distribution; there are more than 1 million residents in Travis County. For community radio stations that have eschewed automation systems, COVID-19 may impress upon you to have contingencies. Rising to the coronavirus (COVID-19) challenge, community radios (CRs) have been playing a key role in mobilising communities on the margins to protect themselves against the virus and offering locally relevant information. Minimal requirements are a computer, internet connection, and headphones. Held virtually, the event was hosted by ARTxFM, otherwise known as WXOX(LP) in Louisville, Ky. Dr. MarkAlain Dery has a unique perspective on studio safety, as an infectious disease physician and epidemiologist as well as founder of community station WHIV(LP) in New Orleans. Hugs are exchanged along with hellos and goodbyes.. Two Harbors Community Radio strengthens community by sustaining a grassroots forum of respectful inquiry into shared values, issues, and cultural expressions. Travel, education, sports and public events have all been impacted by fears of the virus spread. While there are free and open source packages like Rivendell, at the moment they may be out of the question given their learning curve as well as the immediate need a station has. COVID-19 Mobilizing radio the Childrens Radio Foundation is focusing on re-directing our youth radio networks to safely respond to the needs of listeners in individual communities by providing critical and up-to-date information on COVID-19. A month ago, community radio stations in Bangladesh started broadcasting information related to a quickly spreading threat: COVID-19. National Federation Of Community Broadcasters. The initial plan was to have one volunteer do a show in the studio, followed by a remote broadcast. Published July 17, 2020 Updated July 17, 2020 . At least 102 of the 457 JRKI member community radios broadcast this information. Listen to this week's COVID-19 conversation here! During a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa bemoaned the high number of Covid-19 community deaths. Software used by DJs to stream live at WXOX and WFMU includes AudioHijack, Rocket Broadcaster, LadioCast and BUTT (broadcast using this tool). When the outbreak worsened, she closed the studio. How community radios are helping fight Covid-19. 1 . We cant let community radio become a casualty of COVID-19. Several community and religious groups in British Columbia are armed with computers and phones, ready to help local seniors sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations. Masks are required and a clean sock is placed over the studio microphone for each shift. Tune in on Fridays at 9am to hear our new addition to our weekly lin eup, @sheroesradio with @carmelholt! For 2020 -21, grants will be provided as emergency cash funding to support stations facing Quickly, priorities shifted to setting up home studios for WFMUs sheltering DJs. By Manoj Sharma, New Delhi. Tripura man starts community radio to spread awareness on Covid, beat lockdown blues; Tripura man starts community radio to spread awareness on Covid, beat lockdown blues Saidingliana Sailo of Behliangchhip village in Jampui Hills started Behliangchhip Radio, the only operational community radio station in Tripura outside its capital city.