EAVA means “EAST AFRICAN VOICE ASSOCIATION”. EAVA FM’s objective is to socially develop, inform and entertain its niche and diverse community through radio broadcasting which includes a combination of local news, enterprise, music, information, cultural, faith and educational programmes all supported by community members. EAVA FM’s philosophy is to broadcast multi-lingual programmes, which will benefit the community with a view of giving a balanced output targeted to meeting the needs of all communities originating from all over the world. We aim to promote community relations through bringing together different local communities through its programmes and network of volunteers. Also to educate communities of the different cultures we live among in today’s diverse world. We currently have over 60 volunteers from different communities running many different languages and genres of music per week. These languages & genres include: • African (Somali, Swahili, Shona, Arabic, Amharic plus more including West African languages) • Music of Black Origin (Soca, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Dub, Dancehall & more) • UK Urban (UK Hip-Hop, Grime, Drum & Bass, UK Garage, House, Bass Music and more) • South Asian (Hindi, Guajarati, Punjabi, Urdu) • Polish • English • One World Music (Devotional, Gospel & Roots) Other languages when community members are available include Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Roma Slovak and plus many other languages. The programmes will promote social inclusion, community cohesion & participation and offer support where possible to the socially and economically disadvantaged including new migrant and refugee communities. Also with an aim to promote some new community activities to engage those people who may not be able to be involved due to a variety of factors including disability, age, time or otherwise. EAVA FM is for everyone!