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Radio spots on public debt

July 24, 2025

Spot #1: What is public debt?  NARRATOR:  You might have heard that (name of your country) has a lot of public debt. You may have heard that many African countries have a lot of debt. But what is public debt? And who is it owed to? Public debt is money owed by governments to other…

Backgrounder

Public debt and illicit financial flows in Africa, and their impact on African households

July 14, 2025

Introduction This backgrounder explains public debt in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It shows how the challenges of public debt are caused not only by governments borrowing money, but also by the structure and operations of the global economic system. The backgrounder also gives examples of how unsustainable levels of public debt hurt societies, households, and…

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Broadcasting change: Youth and reproductive health

July 14, 2025

Dear broadcasting partners, Young people are the future of Africa’s rural communities. Yet, many youth face barriers to accessing accurate and inclusive sexual and reproductive health information—especially those living in remote areas or those with diverse gender identities. We are proud to share a new theme pack on Youth Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health….

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Media literacy and sexual and reproductive rights

June 30, 2025

RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST :                                              Hello, dear listeners! Welcome to our program and thank you for tuning in. Today, our program today is about media literacy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). We’ll use the case of a young woman to help us understand this issue. First, we’ll chat with…

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Shining a light on women in agriculture

June 30, 2025

Dear broadcasting partners, Across Africa and around the world, women are the backbone of agriculture. They grow food, raise livestock, manage farms, sell produce in local markets, and support their families and communities—often while facing systemic challenges like limited access to land, financing, and training. This June 30, Farm Radio is proud to share a…

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Radio spots on latrines and hygiene

June 18, 2025

Spot #1: The many benefits of hygienic latrines NARRATOR:                                   There are so many benefits to using hygienic latrines. Most important, they mean that your family enjoys better health! They also increase your privacy, increase community pride, and individual dignity. And they make life a lot more convenient! So, to improve your health, guarantee family…

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Promoting contraception among young girls in vulnerable areas

April 22, 2025

SIGNATURE TUNE RISES, THEN FADES OUT HOST :       Hello, dear listeners, welcome to our program. Today, with our guests, we’re going to talk about methods of contraception for young girls in gold mining areas, through a local organization dedicated to raising awareness and supporting young girls in reproductive health issues, located in a district…

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Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

April 15, 2025

Dear broadcasting partner,   This month’s theme pack shares radio resources on maternal and newborn health, in line with the theme of World Health Day, celebrated April 7. “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” is a  year-long campaign by the World Health Organization to urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable…

Backgrounder

Power dynamics

January 16, 2025

Introduction Understanding power dynamics is essential to conducting effective interviews on all topics, especially sensitive ones. Understanding power dynamics can help you avoid perpetuating stereotypes and know when to delve further with your interviewee. Power dynamics refer to the way in which power is distributed and used among individuals and groups. Power dynamics can be…

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Taking a stand against gender-based violence: Resources for your radio program

November 22, 2024

  Around the world, too many women and girls face violence and discrimination because of their gender. This often takes the form of limited rights, limited control over or access to finances or resources, or physical violence. Farm Radio International has developed several resources related to gender-based violence, including several relating to sexualized violence and…