Afghan women increasingly play an active role in society, despite the many barriers that exist in regards to access to opportunities. Some of these roles have been in the private sector, through developing successful and sustainable businesses; in civil society, through activism and advocating for women’s rights; and in government. Lapis travels across the country to uncover and document these inspiring stories and to create a vibrant and open discussion around these stories. 100 successful women will be broadcast on 1st June and 2nd June 2013, Saturday to Wednesday at 10:30 am - 11:00 am in the “9-to-12” program on Arman FM and Sunday to Thursday at 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the “De Ghag Studio” on Arakozia FM.

People’s Voice is a 19 - part elections related town hall debate series, which takes place in provinces across the country. The series will broadcast on Moby’s Arman, Arakozia radio stations as well as Lemar, TOLO TV and TOLO News beginning April 15, 2013.

Tolo News travels across the country empowering the voices of the Afghan people and ensuring their opinions regarding the 2014 elections are heard not only by their peers but their future president. People’s Voice, is a town hall debate series that works to increase general understanding of the importance of the elections for the future success of Afghanistan. Through dialogue and the participation of civil society across the country, the series serves to increase the confidence of the Afghan people that the 2014 elections will be free, fair, transparent and sustainable. Through People’s Voice, Tolo News encourages people to debate and educate themselves on issues surrounding the 2014 elections not only in their own provinces, but throughout the country creating a strong and united Afghan people.