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At a meeting in Burkina Faso in July/August 2004 a forum of various Christian broadcasters working across Africa met to think about strategy in Africa and through discussion to find ways to co-operate and work together pro-actively so that, with God's help, the broadcast industry would be maximised at all levels.  The meeting felt a body was needed that would enhance the use of available resources, facilitate strategies, prioritise response to ministry requests and share information. This included developing excellence in all areas of Christian broadcasting and avoiding duplication of effort.

                                                              

At this time Africa by Radio, as a chapter of the World by Radio movement, was agreed upon as an inclusive body that could develop these goals in keeping with the vision and aims of World by Radio.  Later, the Vision, Mission Statement, Structure and Values of Africa by Radio were agreed upon.

 

AbR is a network of associated, equal partners that reconize the role and work of existing local, regional and international media bodies working in Africa.  Therefore, mechanisms were established that would allow AbR to be as inclusive as possible in order to involve everyone in the goals of AbR and, together, spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ across Africa, in the most effective manner.

 

In addition to the founding organisations Christian broadcasters and associated organisations and individuals who subscribe to the Africa by Radio statement of faith and the Lausanne covenant may become associates of the Africa by Radio network.

 

These will include:

  • Christian broadcasters holding a valid broadcasting license;
  • Regional networks of broadcasters;
  • Individuals, organisations and production houses associated with Christian radio in Africa.

 

Organisations and individuals who fulfil the above criteria can become associates of the Africa by Radio network with the approval of the Executive Committee.

 

Read also the documents under "ABR structure":

 

To find out if you qualify to become an associate of Africa by Radio, please read the following documents. If your activities and your vision correspond, fill in the form and mail to the Africa by Radio secretariat at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . 

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