Tucked at Kolokoto village, Ituri Province at the Uganda-the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, between the rugged Mahagi Mountains in the northeast and the calm blue waters of Lake Albert to the west, Radio Terra, has helped the community it serves voice environmental grievances for redress.

Broadcasting on 95 FM and 97 FM, Terra FM has built its reputation, as an important part cog in the wheel of Environmental Defenders whose main work focuses on climate justice, conservation, and the human rights of indigenous communities in the Albertine and Congo Basin.   

Thanks to advice from Terra FM experts, farmers have of recent accessed weather forecasts and information on how to adapt to climate change, which helped increase crop yield.

Desire Onencan, a listener says it is why they turned out in large numbers to celebrate with the staff of the community radio as they marked World Radio Day.

Terra FM started its activities to mark World Radio Day from February 10th to 13th, 2025.  The day which is celebrated across the globe, was designated by UNESCO on November 3, 2011, during its 36th conference.