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Starting a family, or at least trying: Radio resources on an important and sensitive topic for families

October 24, 2024

There are many myths and taboos surrounding the ability – or inability – to get pregnant. This is a sensitive topic, with many emotions involved, particularly for those who have struggled to get pregnant or who have experienced a loss. There is also a lot of stigma and shame, particularly for women, connected to these…

Lucky Modi: A drama about infertility

October 8, 2024

Characters:                                          Modi, Sali’s husband Sali, Modi’s wife Sadio, Modi’s mother   SCENE 1 SADIO:                                              Modi, for some time now I haven’t been able to sleep at night. MODI:                                                           Are you sick, Mama?   SADIO:                                              My son, I have an illness that has been gnawing me for a long time. MODI:…

The importance of care during pregnancy and childbirth

September 19, 2024

BOH KONE :                                    Welcome to our radio program. I’m Boh Kone, and I’m here with Djénèbou Sangaré. This week, we spoke to a woman who delivered her baby at home without proper care. The interview took place in the Lafiabougou district, bordered to the east by Sanoubougou 2 and Mancourani 2, to the north…

Exploring opinions and facts about infertility (Den sôrô baliya)

September 13, 2024

DAVID :                                             Hello everyone, and welcome to Radio Jamana de Koutiala, frequency 102.6, from Hamdallaye Koutiala. You’re listening to the Ladili Bulon program, presented by Maïmouna Ouattara, known as Mouna, and David Coulibaly, and produced by Moussa Koné. Ladili Bulon is broadcast every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast every…

Youth shaping the future of agriculture

August 20, 2024

Dear broadcasting partner, Welcome to this month’s theme pack, which is focused on youth in agriculture. August 12 is International Youth Day, and the theme this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Young farmers are the future of food systems in your country, yet many youth do not see…

Gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions

August 9, 2024

Rural women participating in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Africa can generate numerous benefits, both at the individual and community levels. Nature-based Solutions, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, involve actions aimed at protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring both natural and modified ecosystems. These actions are designed to tackle societal challenges in…

Women benefit from growing high-value crops

June 19, 2024

SIGNATURE TUNE UP, THEN FADE OUT  HOST:                                                Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, we’re going to talk about women who grow and process high-value crops and whose husbands support them in both their domestic and agricultural activities. Kouyaté Aminata, known as Mata Sangho, has been a rice producer and processor in the Cercle…

Terminology guide to discussing sexual and reproductive health and rights

May 31, 2024

Abortion: A procedure that ends a pregnancy. Abortion is sometimes referred to as “getting rid of a pregnancy.” The circumstances surrounding an abortion are often complicated, emotional, and different for every individual, so using neutral phrases such as “deciding not to continue with a pregnancy” or “choosing not to move through a full pregnancy” may…

The risks of intergenerational relationships

April 4, 2024

HOST:                                                Hello and welcome, listeners! This is Grace Kapatuka. I am here again with another program on issues affecting the younger generation. In the program this afternoon, we will discuss the risks of intergenerational relationships and how young people can deal with them. Today, I will take you to one of the districts in Malawi…

Suggested interview questions about unpaid care work

March 20, 2024

Suggested questions for unpaid care workers (women) 1. We are here to discuss unpaid care work—the work done at home and for the benefit of the family, without payment. To start, please introduce yourself and tell us about your family. a. What is your name, your age, your marital status? Where do you live? How…