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Interview

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…

Theme pack

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…

Radio spot

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…

Interview

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…

Theme pack

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…

Theme pack

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…

Theme pack

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…

Drama

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:…

Interview

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…