VOICED: Good morning Gaza: the radio station helping the disabled

The video discusses the Palestinian refugee camp of Darrow Bala in the Gaza Strip, highlighting Radio Alvarado, a station run by and for disabled individuals. The station provides advice and psychological support to Gaza's disabled community, which has the highest proportion of disabled people globally. Despite challenges like embargoes and blockades, Radio Alvarado continues to give a voice to disabled Palestinians, aiming to reach more people and address humanitarian issues.

What is unique about the staff at Radio Alvarado?

• Many of them have disabilities and use technology to assist them.

• They are mostly volunteers from the local community.

• They are all journalists from different countries.

• They are all trained in multiple languages.

What is the primary focus of Radio Alvarado?

• Teaching foreign languages.

• Providing entertainment programs.

• Focusing on disability issues in the Arab world.

• Broadcasting international news.

How is Radio Alvarado funded?

• By local businesses in Gaza.

• Through donations from listeners.

• By the UN's Palestinian Refugee Agency.

• By the government of Gaza.

What is one of the major challenges faced by Radio Alvarado?

• Lack of trained staff.

• Inability to reach all Palestinian areas due to embargoes.

• Limited access to international news sources.

• Competition from other radio stations.

What impact did the recent conflict have on the disabled population in Gaza?

• It improved access to medical facilities.

• It decreased the number of disabled individuals.

• It increased the number of disabled individuals by 3000.

• It had no significant impact.