Dominican Republic: responsive training and learning. Report from the Bateyes: updating learning approaches.

En Familia went on the air on July 6. By August seven episodes had aired and 24 charlas had been conducted. McCaffery and the PRIME team met with the radio staff to work out details for future programs and promotions. The broadcasts disseminate positive and accurate reproductive health information in a highly entertaining format. Boombox radios and batteries were supplied to the volunteer health promoters who listen with their friends and neighbors. The promoters also keep the programs on tape so they can play them for members of the community anytime. During June IDAC and PRIME led sessions for 35 promoters in seven bateyes who learned how to use the radio broadcasts in their work. The programs transcend the literacy limitations of the promoters and give them both status and substantial information for their communities. Since the first show was aired promoters report more community participation during their charlas. Many residents have become regular listeners. (excerpt)