About Terra FM in the words of the community it serves

Residents and local leaders in both Uganda and DR Congo have hailed Radio Terra FM for their work, which they say, has influenced their lives positively.

Linet Dwongparwoth, a presenter for Weekend Vibes programme that runs on Saturday from 6am to 9am: our coverage has been consistent on environmental conservation.

“When doing sports activities, the people or players now know they must not drop plastic bottles that they always use anywhere,” he says.

Pastor Isingoma Mutooro of Lifeline Church in Kolokoto village in Mahagi territory: the radio runs good programmes on food security, tree planting benefits, how to be food secure and live with each other harmoniously. On top of preaching the word of God, I am always invited to chip in with transformative messages and this is free of charge.

Oscar Unencan Chobidongo, the King for Wagungu Chiefdom in Ituri Province, DR Congo says people had bad characters in ancient times.

“All these hills and mountains would be burnt but since Terra FM was established it has been pivotal in telling people about the dangers of such acts and are now people are cautious of and that is why you can see mountains are green and because of that I honour such visionary people,” says the cultural leader.

Pachuwegi Oneranda, a resident of Kabeta village says; “I now know how to plant trees and take care of them because of the KILIMO programme and I have firewood for cooking from these trees I was advised to plant.”

Harriet Uyera: I can now enjoy a cool breeze from the shade and rainfall after listening to KILIMO programme. Nothing much to say but just a thank you to them.

Stanely Ombidi Thopacu, the Chief of Ker Kwong’a Chiefdom in Panyimur; the radio has benefited people in many ways; the educative programmes have helped us that we no longer chase after people, they now know the importance of working hard and the benefits of keeping the environment intact. They now have sheds, timber and I have requested Terra to give us seedlings at the onset of rains for people to plant.