You can write to radio and television station managers giving your reactions to the programs that they air or to suggest that they run more programs on family planning issues. Readers with questions about topics related to childbearing, reproduction, and personal relationships may know of no other place to find accurate information, or they may prefer to pose their questions anonymously. While many newspapers do not have the resources or expertise to produce a regular advice column on reproductive health, they may be willing to print regular columns prepared by family planning staff. You can suggest the idea to editors, present a list of topics that could be covered, and even provide a sample column. Rural and community newspapers.
Rural newspapers are good channels for family planning news.
They are written in the local language, and the information is disseminated in cost-effective ways. Coverage about family planning in the rural news media can help efforts to encourage community support for family planning. Many countries have rural news media. For example, Kenya's Rural Press Project published its first rural paper in 1975. Send news releases that relate to the area or that involve a local resident.