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An AIDS Widow Learns her Rights

January 1, 2002

Characters Narrator Cheri: Woman farmer, in her early 20s; her husband is dying of HIV/AIDS Nakudi: Widow, in her mid-30s INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC AND FADE OUT (10 seconds) SCENE 1 Narrator: It is sad when someone dies of HIV/AIDS. And it becomes even more tragic when a widow and her family are mistreated after a husband’s death. This…

Successful Enterprises Bring Needed Income in Times of Crisis

January 1, 2002

FADE IN MUSIC AND HOLD IN BACKGROUND Announcer: In the village of Tembe, many people have died. There are many women who have lost their husbands and are suffering because of this. The men in the village have always been in charge of growing crops like maize and bananas which are sold off the farm for…

Communities Revive a Traditional Method of Storing Grain in Times of Need

January 1, 2002

INTRODUCTORY MUSIC Narrator: AIDS hurts communities in many different ways. People who are sick with HIV/AIDS may not be able to work. Parents have trouble feeding their children. Today’s program is about how an old village tradition is helping people cope with some of these problems. FADE OUT THEME MUSIC Zimbabwe is a country in southern…

Women Save Time on the Farm

January 1, 2002

Characters Narrator Chotsani: Woman farmer Asale: Woman farmer Chiwa: Woman farmer Alile: Woman farmer Teleza: Woman farmer Narrator: The sun is setting as a dozen women gather in a village home. This is the evening for their special support group. All the women are widows. They have lost their husbands to HIV/AIDS and related illnesses. Life has been hard for the…

Story Ideas to Help Broadcasters Meet the Challenges of HIV/AIDS and its Impact

January 1, 2002

I. Program ideas to help rural communities cope with labour shortages and other impacts that result from HIV/AIDS. Labour saving devices Story -Two women discover a more efficient way to collect and carry water from the community water source. Messages -Local people should experiment with ways to save labour. Further suggestions -Follow up with true stories of real-life…

The Work of the Earthworm

October 1, 2001

Characters Philip Kwan:   A city radio host Dr. Compost, Ph.D. (Peter Composter)  Agricultural specialist in his 70s, somewhat forgetful. He has a farming background but also a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he digresses from the topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical. INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC AND…

Dealing with Rats

October 1, 2001

Characters Philip Kwan: A city radio host Dr. Compost, Ph.D. (Peter Composter) Agricultural specialist in his 70s, somewhat forgetful. He has a farming background but also a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he digresses from the topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical. INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC AND FADE OUT…

Use Manure to Protect Trees from Animals

October 1, 2001

Characters Philip Kwan:   A city radio host Dr. Compost , Ph.D. (Peter Composter): Agricultural specialist, about age 70, somewhat forgetful. He is from the farm, but has a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he wanders off topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical. Mary (Caller #1) John (Caller #2) INTRODUCE…

Dr. Compost Answers Questions About Soil Improvement

October 1, 2001

Characters Philip Kwan:   A city radio host Dr. Compost, Ph.D. (Peter Composter): Agricultural specialist, about age 70, somewhat forgetful. He has a farming background but also a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he digresses from the topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical. Malex (Caller #1) Shirley (Caller #2) INTRODUCE…

Prevent Bird Damage to Crops

October 1, 2001

Characters Philip Kwan:  A city radio host Dr. Compost, Ph.D (Peter Composter): Agricultural specialist in his 70s, somewhat forgetful. He has a farming background but with a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he digresses from the topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical. Kapele (Caller #1):   Woman farmer…