About us
Begum Radio is a media platform that amplifies women’s voices and provides a space for awareness, empowerment, and hope for a brighter future.
About Radio Begum
THE VOICE OF AFGHAN WOMEN
Begum Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day from the capital of Afghanistan and is available to listeners in 12 provinces through FM transmission. With its broad reach and large audience, the station is recognized as one of Afghanistan’s leading private media outlets.
The Begum Radio team is composed entirely of dedicated and professional women, including journalists, teachers, health specialists, and content producers. The station airs six hours of educational programming daily and also offers a diverse range of programs covering health, psychology, culture, spirituality, and lifestyle.
At Begum Radio, all programs are produced in Dari and Pashto by Afghan women. Every program reflects the station’s commitment to education, awareness, and the empowerment of women—a mission that lies at the heart of all its activities and content.
- Begum Radio provides a platform where the voices of Afghan women can be heard; a space where experiences are shared, stories come to life, and perspectives are transformed into constructive dialogue for a better future.
- More than an entertainment outlet, Begum Radio serves as a platform for nurturing the confidence, capability, and courage of Afghan women and girls, enabling them to shape their futures with greater hope and self-belief.
- Begum Radio views education as a bridge to empowerment. By investing in awareness and skills development for young girls, it helps create opportunities for growth, independence, and meaningful participation in society.
Radio Begum's daily program includes :
Six hours of educational radio lessons are broadcast daily in Dari and Pashto to support listeners' learning and education.
A two-hour program focused on psychological support, addressing mental well-being, emotional management, and promoting peace of mind in everyday life.
A program focused on health, maternal and reproductive care, nutrition, and parenting guidance, designed to improve health awareness and enhance the quality of family life.
A program centered on spiritual guidance and inspiring teachings to strengthen inner peace, faith, and spiritual growth among listeners.
An evening program featuring poetry recitations, jokes, and light-hearted humorous exchanges. ( We don’t have this program anymore)
Begum Radio’s programs provide a unique space for dialogue, the exchange of ideas, and strengthening solidarity among Afghan women across the country. The station serves as a bridge connecting women and girls who seek greater access to knowledge, education, and opportunities for growth and empowerment.
Through its extensive reach, Begum Radio delivers educational, awareness-raising, and empowering messages to even the most remote areas of Afghanistan. It plays a particularly important role in reaching women who, due to geographical, social, or educational barriers, have limited access to information and learning opportunities.
Today, Begum Radio reaches more than 3 million female listeners across 9 provinces of Afghanistan and has become one of the country’s most influential platforms for education, awareness, and communication for women. It is a media outlet that amplifies women’s voices and advances the values of awareness, hope, and empowerment.
