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Sara Learns About Health and Nutrition at School

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Sara Voice of Sara’s father Voice of Sara’s mother Program host :  Are you a boy or girl who doesn’t like school? Or maybe you are a mother or father trying to decide whether or not to keep your child in school? Listen to this story about a girl who wants to…

Sara Stays in School

April 1, 2001

Characters Sara (a young girl of about 13) Sara’s father Sara’s mother Agricultural extension worker INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC AND FADE OUT. Father : Sara, your mother and I have been talking about your future. In a few years it will be time for you to be married. So there is really not any reason for…

My Body, Myself: A Bittersweet Choice

October 1, 2000

Characters Lada and her husband Philip. Alwell and his wife Eunice. MUSIC (Program Theme … run for 20-30 seconds then fade under headline). Host:   Coming Up: One woman’s struggle to take charge of her body… MUSIC …bring up Program Theme… Introduction (Host):   Every day we make important decisions about what happens to our bodies…what we eat…

A Community School for Boys … and Girls!

October 1, 2000

Characters Narrator: This can be the program host. Mrs. Wanza: Woman farmer. Elizabeth: Mrs. Wanza’s new daughter-in-law. Mrs. Zulu: Woman farmer, and a friend of Mrs. Wanza. Narrator:   Mrs. Wanza is very happy — her eldest son Mackson has just got married!  Mackson and his wife, Elizabeth, are now living with Mrs. Wanza. Elizabeth is new to this village…

Nutrition – Advice to an Expectant Mother

October 1, 2000

Characters: Narrator: Host of radio program. Elizabeth: Young woman, recently married and moved to her husband’s village. Mrs. Nyanga: Elizabeth’s mother. Narrator:   After walking all morning, Elizabeth has finally arrived at her mother’s village.  This is the first time Elizabeth has visited her mother as a married woman.  Elizabeth is eager to tell her mother, Mrs. Nyanga, all…

Growing Coffee with Shade Trees: A Conversation

November 1, 1998

Characters Anna farmer Maria farmer Simon Anna’s son PART I SCENE: Bus stop Maria is waiting at the bus stop. She sees her old friend, Anna. Maria: Anna, how nice to see you! It’s been such a long time. Anna Yes, it has. It’s good to see you, too. How is your family? Maria Very…

A Nutritious Baby Food You Can Make

April 1, 1997

You probably know that the best possible food for your baby during the first four to six months of life is your own breast milk.  Your milk has all the good things in it that your baby needs to grow and stay healthy. As your baby grows, the time will come when she needs more…

Grow Moringa for Food and Fodder

January 1, 1997

An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and…

Anemia, A Sickness of the Blood

July 1, 1996

Have you felt weak or dizzy lately? Does even a little bit of work make you tired or breathless? These are just a few of the symptoms of a sickness called anemia. But feeling fatigued does not have to be a normal part of your life. You get anemia mainly from not having enough of…

Raising Guinea Pigs for Meat or Money

January 1, 1996

When you think of guinea pigs you might think of cute, cuddly little pets.  But for the highland people of South America, and people in parts of Africa and Asia, guinea pigs mean extra food and income.  Maybe you would like to try raising guinea pigs. First of all, the meat is delicious.  You can…