About UvaFM

Vision

"A voice for the voiceless people"

Mission

To engage in a communication task that encourages community participation, contributing to the promotion of the region's economic, social, cultural, and good governance, creating ethnic harmony, as well as elevating the aesthetic appreciation of the people.

Uva Community Radio: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

Nestled in the hills of Bandarawela in Sri Lanka's Uva Province, Uva Community Radio isn't your typical radio station. Since its launch in March 2003, it has been something far more meaningful—a platform where ordinary people can share their stories, celebrate their culture, and talk about the things that matter most in their daily lives.

Born from a collaboration between UNESCO, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Uva Provincial Council, and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the station was built on a simple but powerful idea: radio should be made by the people, for the people. It's not about chasing commercial success or playing the latest hits—it's about giving rural communities a voice they might not otherwise have.

Broadcasting on 97.6 FM, Uva Community Radio reaches far beyond Bandarawela. Thanks to its strong transmission capabilities, the station's signal spreads across six provinces, bringing programs in both Sinhala and Tamil to listeners from all walks of life. Whether you're a farmer in a remote village or a student in a nearby town, there's a good chance you can tune in and hear something that speaks to your experience.

What really brings the station to life is its team of around 12 young, passionate program producers. These talented individuals pour their creativity and energy into crafting content that educates, entertains, and sparks conversation. Their work hasn't gone unnoticed—the station and its producers have earned Presidential Awards and numerous other honors for their contributions to community media and development communication.

But Uva Community Radio doesn't stop at broadcasting. The station also runs training programs and media classes for aspiring broadcasters and communication enthusiasts from across the country. For young people dreaming of a career in media, it's a chance to learn the craft, develop their skills, and discover the power of their own voices.

Operating under the Uva Province Ministry of Education, the station lives up to its motto as the "Voice of the Voiceless." It continues to empower communities, nurture the next generation of storytellers, and prove that when people have access to the airwaves, extraordinary things can happen.