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Families Benefit when Girls go to School

October 1, 2002

INTRO Host: Girls who stay in school and become educated can make important contributions to their families and communities. The story you are about to hear is about a young school girl who, with her knowledge of health and nutrition, helps her brother in an unexpected way. Characters: Afia: Young girl George: Young boy, Afia’s brother Announcer Afia: One…

Rural Youth Success Stories

April 1, 2001

Part 1: Characters Program host Carlos or Carla : This part can be read by a male or female actor, around 20 years old. FADE IN THEME MUSIC SOFTLY. Program host : Welcome to our series on “Rural Youth Success Stories.”  In these programs, we hear the stories of young people who have chosen to…

Youth Credit Supports Youth Business

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Geraldo :  A young person who runs a small business Miguel : A friend of Geraldo Nadia :  A young woman who started a credit collective in her village Program host : Finding jobs and earning income can be difficult for young people today.  This is especially true in rural areas. Many…

Young People can Learn from Their Elders

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Busi:    A teenager Nozipho:   A teenager Program host : Greetings to our young and old listeners. The destruction of the environment is a serious concern for us all. Listen to what Busi and Nozipho learn from their elders about conserving the environment. [Scene: Two teenagers are walking home on a…

Children have a Right to Play and to Learn

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Zandi and Gugu : Two mothers Program host : Welcome to today’s program. As we continue our series on youth and children, we are going to hear a conversation between two mothers about how important it is for children to enjoy their childhood and go to school. SOUND EFFECTS (A village atmosphere:…

Young People are at Risk on the Farm

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Priti: A young woman of about 18 Rithu: Priti’s aunt Raju : A 15-year-old boy (the son of Rithu’s neighbour) SOUNDS OF MARKET. SOUNDS FADE OUT UNDER PROGRAM HOST. Program host: It’s early morning in the dry season in the Indian market village of Dhaniapur.  A bus rolls into the dusty main…

Habits … A Drama About Youth and Drugs

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Selena, Raphael, Precious, Trudy, Leah, Thandi: Youths who are using or experimenting with tobacco, alcohol or drugs MUSIC (Program theme…Run 30 seconds…). Program host: Youth can be a time of experimentation and taking risks. Many young people today experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and solvents, such as glue and gasoline. These…

AIDS: Young People Talk About How Aids Affects Family Life

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Classroom teacher ( can be the Program host) Nuzhat, Jaya, Saida: Three school friends Program host : Today we continue our discussion of HIV and AIDS. In our previous drama about this deadly disease, we learned some of the facts about HIV and AIDS, including how it is spread and how you…

AIDS: Youth Take Action to Prevent a Killer Disease

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Thandi, Kwesi, George and Sudha: Four youth, preparing a drama to teach young people about HIV/AIDS MUSIC (… bring up program theme … Run 10 secs). Program host : It is an illness many call “the new sickness,” but we have known of this disease for nearly 20 years now. Today, most…

Understanding Each Other: The Importance of Listening to Youth and Children

April 1, 2001

Part I: Story without end Main message of this broadcast: Children need affection and attention from their parents. They need time to play. Without adequate support and attention children may feel unwanted, sad and angry. Program host: Mama Iminza lived with Baba Egoso, and they had a boy named Sammy. Baba Egoso was a farmer,…