VOICES is a development communications NGO based in Bangalore, India that aims to democratize media and empower disadvantaged groups. It was established in 1994 as a unit of Madhyam Communications. VOICES' main functions include media production and training, development education, and networking. It focuses on areas like community radio, women in media, disability issues, and using information technology for social change. VOICES uses strategies like producing community radio programs, workshops, and communication materials to promote development issues and awareness. It has initiated several programs and networks to strengthen media capacity and empower groups.

1. VOICES – MADHYAM
COMMUNICATIONS
BY,
D. ALAGU NIRANJAN(16MSAAE001)
R. PRASHANTH(16MSAAE019)
MUKESH KUMAR (16MSAAE020)
PRESENTATION
ON
COURSE TITLE: E-EXTENSION
TO,
DR. D.K. BOSE,
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND
COMMUNICATION
SHUATS, ALLAHABAD.

2. INTRODUCTION
VOICES is a development
communications NGO based in
Bangalore, India concerned with
democratization of the media.

3. OBJECTIVES
VOICES supports the role of media
in an effort to create a world without
prejudice where people are
empowered to make informed choices
and live with dignity.

4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
VOICES, a unit of Madhyam
Communications (a registered non-profit
trust), was set up in 1994 as a
development communications
organization working towards the
empowerment of the disadvantaged and
marginalized sections of society

5. MAIN FUNCTIONS
 Media production and dissemination
 Media training and action research
 Development education
 Networking and consultancy

6. FOCUS AREAS
 Community radio
 Community-to-community capacity
building (strengthening media
capacities of less privileged
communities)
 Women in media

7. CONT..
 Disability
 Information technology and social
change
 Campaign communications

8. COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIES
 Producing and supporting community
radio: Namma Dhwani.
 UNESCO's Samudaya Radio Kaipidi

9. CONT..
 Workshops and consultations
 Creating communication material like
newsletters, films, and audio tapes for
other development organizations.

10. CONT..
 Promoting awareness about
development issues.
 Producing magazine.

11. DEVELOPING
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
AND INITIATIVES
 Initiating an e-group for the Network of
Women in Media, Bengaluru (NWMB)
 Supporting the white ribbon campaign
initiated by the Bengaluru Initiative for
Peace (June 2002).

12. CONT..
 Producing and disseminating films.
 Producing a music video on the theme
of women's empowerment: Hengasara
Hakkina Sangha

13. CONT..
 Coordinating events, like a public
discussion in association with Artists
 Working with international volunteers

14. TRAINING
 Information Technology and
Empowerment
 Radio Resources
 Media and Human Development
 Disability and Radio
 Women in Journalism

15. CONCLUSION
VOICES OF Madhyam
Communication is ICT based initiative
to safeguard Rights, Agriculture,
Children, Youth, Environment, Health,
Economic Development, Women,
Disability. And it was a successful ICT
initiative during the beginning of 21st
century.

16. REFERENCES
 www.comminit.com/natural-
resource/content/voices
 216.119.85.221/artman2/publish/india
n-jobs/article_23241.shtml