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Language diversity, multilingual education, and the development of a deeper appreciation of linguistic and cultural traditions worldwide are all encouraged by the dissemination of mother tongues. The purpose of this program is to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance, and dialogue, and to remind us of the vital role that languages play in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage.
To commemorate International Mother Language Day we got in touch with correspondents from Progress Radio In Nigeria, who filled us in on the significance of mother tongue in that region.

Vemuganga Community Radio (FM 106.8) is a grassroots media initiative based in Chipinge
district in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Established in 2012, it primarily serves the Ndau-speaking
community, an ethnic group known for its deeply rooted cultural and traditional values. The
station was founded to amplify local voices, preserve Ndau cultural heritage, and provide
relevant, credible, and accessible information in the community’s own language and formats.
Historically, Chipinge has been marginalised in national media coverage, leaving communities