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Alternate Media - Butterflies Broadcasting Children
"We should take our Butterflies Broadcasting Children forward. I look forward to Butterflies having their
own separate studio and to
myself working there as an anchor"
(Hashim, Child Radio Anchor, age 14)
We should have a positive
impact on advocacy for children and the positive role of children in the
media by directly engaging them in the media. Radio is a powerful medium for
children to reach the masses and to raise the status of children's rights,
concerns and voices.
The Children associated with us also actively use radio as an effective tool
of communication and hence they have come up with Butterflies
Broadcasting Children (BBC) , a part of the
 Butterflies-Alternate Media
Project. It consists of children who are effective communicators,
articulate, knowledgeable about children's rights and experienced in
democratic decision making. In March 2000 they were trained by Press Wise (a
UK based Ethics body) with support from British Council in the basics of
broadcasting i.e. information gathering, team work, communication accuracy,
time management and in the use of mini-discs and Sony walkmans.
Children in BUTTERFLIES BROADCASTING CHILDREN have made quality Radio
Programmes
which are regularly broadcasted on various FM channels.
Since February 2007, BBC children have been performing live on Radio Jamia 90.4 FM. The activities of BBC have also been covered by the National Television- Doordarshan and was featured in a programme called Salaam Bachpan ( Salute Childhood). Soon All
 India Radio, 102.6 FM , the National Radio Station, will broadcast programmes made by BBC children.
Cultural Evening
Cultural Evening is a unique platform for children to let go of their
inhibitions, showcase their talent and take a healthy break from their
daily hardships. This monthly event is held at India Gate on every
first Tuesday of the month since its inception in 2004 and is open to
all children between 9-14 years. Every month, on an average 100
children participate in this much awaited event. The evening ends with
refreshments and prizes being distributed to all the participants.
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