Radio spots
Radio spots are short radio pieces (usually 15-60 seconds) that clearly deliver a single message.
The written text can be translated and/or adapted to your local context, then recorded and broadcast during or between any program. Broadcast the same radio spot regularly so that listeners remember the message.
- 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
Veterinary paraprofessionals and animal health
Spot #1: Why is preventive livestock care so important? SFX: CHICKENS CLUCKING, WINGS BEATING. UNDER VOICES. FATIMA: (CALLING) Who’s there? Oh, it’s you, Hajara. My VPP of life! I can’t thank you enough for your help last month. HAJARA: (CHEERFUL) Sannu (hello). Good morning, Ms. Fatima. I hope all is well. I’m here to see…
Rice
Spot #1: Site selection NARRATOR: What kind of sites are best for growing rice? Here’s three things to remember. One: Rice needs a clay loamy soil because rice is grown in water, and so the soil must retain water. Two: The land must be both flat and not…
Agroecological agriculture in Tanzania
Spot #1: Using agroecological farm inputs NARRATOR: Farmers! To get high yields and enhance your farm’s environment at the same time, it’s important to know how to prepare farm inputs agroecologically. Here are five tips! First, get all the information possible on the farm inputs you need. Second, research all possible sources of…
Myths and misconceptions about sexual consent and contraceptives
Spot #1: When a woman says no, she means no! NARRATOR: Why do women have to put up with violence from men who are desperate to satisfy their libido, even after they’ve said no? Pay attention! Without consent, sexual intercourse is rape. In Mali, rape is defined as sexual penetration of any kind, through…
Best agricultural practices for cassava, maize, rice, cocoa, and cowpea production in Nigeria and Ghana
Spot #1: High quality inputs and good farming practices give good yields NARRATOR: Farmers! To increase your crop yields, the most important thing you can do is buy and plant improved seeds and purchase high quality agricultural inputs such as fertilizer from a credible agrodealer. To complement high quality inputs, you should use…
Hygienic practices for baby care
Spot #1: Exclusive breastfeeding for newborn babies NARRATOR: For the first six months after birth, the baby should be exclusively breastfed. The mother should breastfeed the baby day and night as needed. She should always ensure that her breast is clean before offering it to the baby. This can be done by washing the…
Sexual and reproductive health
Spot #1: Available sexual and reproductive health services SFX: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HOLD UNDER BELOW PERSON 1: What kind of sexual and reproductive health services are available in Malawi? PERSON 2: We have many services. There is medical treatment if you are sick, plus testing, counselling, and treatment of STIs, including HIV. You can…
Maize, groundnuts, soybean, and rice production
Spot #1: Managing weeds in maize and soybean FARMER 1: (SOUND OF BIRDS) Are you hand-weeding again, (name of farmer)? FARMER 2: (LAUGHS) This is the time of year when weeds grow the fastest. FARMER 1: But your maize and soybean look fine. Why pay so much attention to weeds? FARMER 2: Two…