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The project aims to strengthen civic education and enhance access to information for South Sudanese citizens through three key components: infrastructure development, training, and establishment of community radio stations. 

The infrastructure component will focus on upgrading facilities in Malakal and improving  existing ones in Wau. The training aspect will include workshops on elections, freedom of expression, and relevant legal frameworks alongside support for establishing two  community radios. 

These community radios will play a crucial role in enhancing independent media, providing access to objective on domestic and global issues, promoting education and peacebuilding. Importantly, they will use local languages to ensure inclusivity and address the needs of marginalized groups. 

The project also aims to empower young people by enhancing their access to information and equipping them with critical thinking skills. This initiative will encourage youth to transition from consumers to active contributors of information, providing them with practical broadcast skills as they prepare for careers in journalism. By targeting youth, the project seeks to combat disinformation and hate speech. 

The project will be undertaken in 6 states (Central Equatoria, Lakes, Upper Nile, Unity, Warrap, Western Bahr el Ghazal) and 3 administrative areas (Ruweng Administrative Area, Pibor Administrative Area and Abyei Administrative Area) of South Sudan. Japan is a key Partner of UNESCO’s in advancing freedom of expression and safety of journalists, notably in crisis situations, notably in Ukraine and through its support to the Global Media Defence Fund.