notes: -> SOURCE: SEEDS Asia SitRep 8 dated 3/24/11 http://www.seedsasia.org/eng/sit_8.pdf "FMYY: broadcasting relief information in multi-language through local radio networks"
region: -> Asia

mission: Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. FMYY acts as a bridge between the minority communities and the non-minority elite. Local non-minority elites (such as local politicians) listen to FMYY. Thus, we work as an agent for the voices of the minority community to be heard by those in political power. Our values ensure that we provide information for the local community rather than entertainment. Furthermore, we uphold our citizen-based approach to represent foreigners, activists, minorities and people with disabilities. Principles and Goals of FMYY - To provide a medium for minority support that extends to both the local and international community. This entails connecting majority communities with minority communities. - To provide outreach and a medium for self expression to local minority youth. - To create a new community where people who speak different languages and experience different cultures, races, and nationalities may live together as equals. - To advocate non-discrimination on the basis of race, life obstacles, sex, sexual preference or religion - To advocate for and promote human rights - To promote community civic and cultural initiatives - To support the prevention and aftermath of natural disasters -> Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. FMYY acts as a bridge between the minority communities and the non-minority elite. Local non-minority elites (such as local politicians) listen to FMYY. Thus, we work as an agent for the voices of the minority community to be heard by those in political power. Our values ensure that we provide information for the local community rather than entertainment. Furthermore, we uphold our citizen-based approach to represent foreigners, activists, minorities and people with disabilities. Principles and Goals of FMYY - To provide a medium for minority support that extends to both the local and international community. This entails connecting majority communities with minority communities. - To provide outreach and a medium for self expression to local minority youth. - To create a new community where people who speak different languages and experience different cultures, races, and nationalities may live together as equals. - To advocate non-discrimination on the basis of race, life obstacles, sex, sexual preference or religion - To advocate for and promote human rights - To promote community civic and cultural initiatives - To support the prevention and aftermath of natural disasters

mission: Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. FMYY acts as a bridge between the minority communities and the non-minority elite. Local non-minority elites (such as local politicians) listen to FMYY. Thus, we work as an agent for the voices of the minority community to be heard by those in political power. Our values ensure that we provide information for the local community rather than entertainment. Furthermore, we uphold our citizen-based approach to represent foreigners, activists, minorities and people with disabilities. -> Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. FMYY acts as a bridge between the minority communities and the non-minority elite. Local non-minority elites (such as local politicians) listen to FMYY. Thus, we work as an agent for the voices of the minority community to be heard by those in political power. Our values ensure that we provide information for the local community rather than entertainment. Furthermore, we uphold our citizen-based approach to represent foreigners, activists, minorities and people with disabilities. Principles and Goals of FMYY - To provide a medium for minority support that extends to both the local and international community. This entails connecting majority communities with minority communities. - To provide outreach and a medium for self expression to local minority youth. - To create a new community where people who speak different languages and experience different cultures, races, and nationalities may live together as equals. - To advocate non-discrimination on the basis of race, life obstacles, sex, sexual preference or religion - To advocate for and promote human rights - To promote community civic and cultural initiatives - To support the prevention and aftermath of natural disasters

mission: Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. -> Ｍany foreign citizens suffered as a result of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Soon after the earthquake hit, the Radio FMYY was developed. FMYY was established by the various abilities of citizens from Kobe City's Nagata Ward as a tool to provide multi-lingual disaster information and to be a forum for community activities. FMYY broadcasts in 10 different languages to the local community and is one of many NGOs that joined together in a single community structure named Takatori Community Center. FMYY acts as a bridge between the minority communities and the non-minority elite. Local non-minority elites (such as local politicians) listen to FMYY. Thus, we work as an agent for the voices of the minority community to be heard by those in political power. Our values ensure that we provide information for the local community rather than entertainment. Furthermore, we uphold our citizen-based approach to represent foreigners, activists, minorities and people with disabilities.