New Citizens Radio
Central to the aims of New Citizens Voice is the production
of a radio talk show aimed at helping new British citizens.
Two pilot radio talk shows were broadcast on Spectrum
Radio 558AM in November 2003. Both shows featured guest speakers
from prominent public positions discussing government policy on citizenship
and answering questions from listeners calling the show live on the
air.
We plan to produce a weekly radio show along these lines in future
and are committed to attend and meet the needs of new British residents
by using the talk show to encourage open and lively debate of issues
that affect their lives. We will directly address cultural differences
in a positive and enabling way, in an effort to break down boundaries.
New Citizens face problems such as discrimination, poor image and
lack of opportunities. The talk show will spread a positive message
to motivate these people to create better lives for themselves and
their families. Together with educational and political discussion
New Citizens Radio will examine real-life experiences of new citizens;
these case histories will be both educational and inspirational, showing
our audience the valuable contributions new citizens have made to
British Society.
We intend to reach out beyond new citizens and into established British
communities, extending our audience and linking together existing
support and information networks. We fully expect to generate an international
audience for the show; there are many people interested in British
culture and what life is like in Britain today, from both a cultural
and educational perspective. We will be uniquely placed to inform
and prepare prospective new residents before they arrive in the UK.
New Citizens Radio will be a stepping stone to successful life in
Britain.
