Narratives
Narratives are short radio scripts where one individual conveys the important information. Many of our older scripts were written in this format. These scripts still contain relevant and useful information.
Use narratives to learn more about the topic, to prepare radio spots, interview questions, intros and extros. You could also read the information aloud on air, but it would be more useful if used as part of an interview with someone on the topic.
- All
- Agriculture
- Aquaculture
- Children and youth
- Climate change
- Community development
- Crop production
- Energy
- Environment and climate change
- Gender equality
- Health
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Land issues
- Livestock and beekeeping
- Marketing and market information
- Nature-based Solutions
- Nutrition
- Post-harvest activities
- Social issues
- Soil health
- Trees and agroforestry
- Water management
Jamaican Cooperative Members Join a Credit Union
Today I’m going to tell you how members in a Jamaican cooperative expanded their farming activities and found new ideas for growing and harvesting crops. But even more importantly, you will learn how they joined a credit union to achieve their farming goals. The story begins in Long Road, Jamaica, a remote community in the…
A Successful Cooperative in Jamaica
If you are a farmer, you probably know how hard it can be to find good markets and cheap transportation for your produce, especially if you live in a remote village. Here is a story of some farmers in Jamaica who started a cooperative to help them achieve these goals. You will learn how members…
Learning to Manage a Loan
Narrator: Today we’re going to hear the story of a woman who received a loan to start a small business selling rice. During the program we will hear from the woman, Adina, and also from the loan officer who helped Adina get her loan. SOUND EFFECTS: RURAL SOUNDS (livestock, market, etc.) Adina: Hello. I’m Adina.…
A School Garden Brings Land Back to Life
Shirley stood before the principal of Cophetsheni School in the White River District of South Africa. “I have an idea,” she said. “This school is surrounded by a lot of land – land that is not used for anything.” The principal nodded. “If you will agree, I would like to help you and your students…
Corn in the Classroom
In the classroom In the classroom, the students learn about a different crop each year, through many different activities. This year they are studying corn. The teachers match one school subject with the study of corn. For example, the grade one students study corn in their music class. They sing and compose songs about corn…
The Beekeepers of Shewula
Building beehives and trap boxes The first challenge of the project was to find and collect some bees. The beekeepers began by building trap boxes. A trap box is a simple wooden box — it looks like a small crate. It is used to trap bees in the wild. Then they spread propolis, a sticky…
Grain Amaranth – Beautiful and Nutritious
Did you know that amaranth is one of the oldest foods on earth? It’s true. Farmers in Mexico have been cultivating this beautiful, nutritious grain for many centuries. Except for a few countries, the world has overlooked it. Maybe it’s time for amaranth to get more attention. Here’s why it should get more attention: it…
Making Something with Nothing: The Rubbish Garden
This is a story about how a group of women changed their lives using only what they had _ though it seemed they had nothing at all. The story starts with Shirley Sifunda, a community outreach worker in Matsulu, a small village in South Africa. Shirley met with the village women to talk about their…
Compost a Friend to Trees
We all need friends. Even trees need friends. And trees do have a lot of friends, including rain, sun, and the insects that pollinate tree flowers. But what about compost? You might know that compost is a friend to vegetables. It helps them grow large and healthy. But did you know that compost is also…
From Loss to Profit: An Organic Farming Success – Part Two
Narayan Reddy’s farm is just outside the city of Bangalore, in southern India. With imagination and hard work, he combines modern technology and age-old farming methods. He and his family grow or make nearly everything they need on their 5-hectare farm. They are always trying ways to lower costs and work more efficiently. And every…