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  For more than 10 years, people in countries like Kenya, India, and the Philippines have been earning real money by simply uploading videos, short clips, and other content to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Many of them, including young people in their early 20s, are making more than K4,000 per month, which is equal to around USD $1,000. That’s more than what many people in regular office jobs in PNG earn. So how does this work? 💡 What Is Monetisation? “Monetisation” means turning views and likes on your online content into money. Platforms like YouTube pay you when people watch the ads that appear on your videos. For example: A YouTube video that gets 100,000 views might earn the creator around K500 to K2,000, depending on where the viewers are from and the type of content. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook also pay creators when their content gets popular. These platforms send payments through systems like Google AdSense or digital wallets like PayPal. That’s how...

Connecting PNG and the World, One Wave at a Time Today, 13 February 2024 is the World Radio Day. Here is one for this day! Even where there is no road, bridges, jetties, airfield, radio can connect a people thousand miles together in one space and time, bringing a sense of togetherness. Even where there is no electricity to power up lighting, radio can bring information to far and wide raising awareness and bring a light of hope. Here in Papua New Guinea, amidst the lush rainforests and rugged mountains, radio remains the lifeline, the voice that unites and informs. This isn't just a romantic notion. The power of radio has been demonstrably proven throughout history: **1. WW2: Defying Nazi Lies, London Calling:** During the darkest hours of World War II (1939-1945), amidst Nazi propaganda, BBC Radio's "London Calling" became a beacon of truth for occupied Europe. Broadcasts in multiple languages offered news, hope, and a sense of unity to those resisting tyranny, prov...

Bridging the Communication gap - EQUIPING REMOTE RURAL WOMEN WITH AN AM-RECIEVER RADIO. Don't underestimate the crackle: Why AM radio thrives in the age of the internet In a world buzzing with high-speed internet and endless digital streams, it's tempting to dismiss AM radio as a relic of the past. Yet, amidst the sleek smartphones and ubiquitous Wi-Fi, AM radio quietly continues to play a vital role, especially in the forgotten corners of our world - the remote rural communities. While internet connectivity might seem like the ultimate information gateway, the reality is starkly different for many. In remote areas, the internet remains a distant dream, leaving communities isolated from the information wave. This is where AM radio steps in, its simple technology transcending limitations. Powered by a humble hand crank, it delivers news, education, and entertainment, bridging the communication gap and empowering those often left behind. AM radio's relevance lies in its acces...