R.E.D. Executive Director - Etienne

Etienne Kiemde is the Executive Director of Radio Evangile Developement(R.E.D) in Burkina Faso. Under his direction, there are 7 radio stations that broadcast the "Good News" and development issues for the people of Burkina Faso. Here he is shown speaking and teaching.

Landing the Container

Francophone Ministries for Christ through the special gifts that people from North America have given, sent a 40 foot container in order to set up an 8th radio station and to help the other seven radio stations maintain.






Landing the Container from Port Huron, Michigan

Unloading Begins

Etienne Begins the Process of Unloading

Unloading begins as national custom agent inspects the inside

Unloading

Unloading the Container from Port Huron, Michigan


The container was packed completely full with donations of computers, radio station equipment, office supplies, clothing, and more. Every nook was packed. No space for air!

Unloading the Container

A Four Wheeled Motor Bike among the donations.

Radio Stations

There are now 7 stations broadcasting the "Good News" around Burkina Faso with the 8th radio station in the near future. Here are photos of two of the antenna towers - Leo and Ouagadougou.






The Government has presented a Certificate of Recognition.

Come Listen

The Radio Is Here! Come Listen!!!

A man rides on a bike calling people to listen to the radio.



A dance to celebrate the arrival of the radio.







People gather to listen.

Solar powered radios

Solar powered Fix Tuned radios given out! These enable anyone to listen to the radio station.




One man showing his old radio receiver.




Muslims listening to the radio.

People listen while they man their stands during the day.

Training

The photos below show local people in training to be speakers on the radio. The training teaches them how to speak on the radio, use equipment, prepare their messages for broadcast, and more. Here is a photo of a graduating class. They men are now ready to be on the radio.

Welcome

Welcome to the Francophone Ministries Blog. We're excited to be able to use this means for current updates in the on going ministry in Africa. We will post photos soon!