The youth radio group, called "Nasli Somon" (or "Descendants of the Somoni") was established in January, 2002. 60 children (48% girls, 52% boys) between the ages of 12 and 16 years meet every day but Sunday in the Office of Programmes for children and youth of the Radio House or the Children and Youth Republican Center. The children have their own room -- with equipment -- where they can meet to arrange training/workshops and plan broadcasts. Their programme is broadcast on national radio each Wednesday for 20 minutes.

There are two youth TV groups. Established in April, 2002, "Payemi Navrason" ("Teenagers' News") involves 20 children (11 girls and 9 boys) aged 15-16 years and is broadcast every Wednesday evening on "Poytaht (Capital)" TV (Public Tajik). "Manu Dunyo" TV ("I and the World)" involves 30 children (17 girls and 13 boys) who are between 14 and 19 years old; the show, which first aired in March, 2000, is broadcast on national television on the last Saturday of every month. Regular meetings are held for children to discuss news and to plan follow-up reports; they are free to use video cameras, microphones, a tripod, a video recorder (VHS format), TV set, videocassettes, and a computer.

In January, 2002, participating children began producing their own monthly newspaper, "Nasli Navras (New Generation)". This newspaper is registered under the Ministry of Culture.

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Following participatory research, the programme was developed by:

A representative children's steering committee was formed to collaborate with Save the Children offices.