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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…

Interview

Exploring opinions and facts about infertility (Den sôrô baliya)

September 13, 2024

DAVID :                                             Hello everyone, and welcome to Radio Jamana de Koutiala, frequency 102.6, from Hamdallaye Koutiala. You’re listening to the Ladili Bulon program, presented by Maïmouna Ouattara, known as Mouna, and David Coulibaly, and produced by Moussa Koné. Ladili Bulon is broadcast every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast every…

Theme pack

Youth shaping the future of agriculture

August 20, 2024

Dear broadcasting partner, Welcome to this month’s theme pack, which is focused on youth in agriculture. August 12 is International Youth Day, and the theme this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Young farmers are the future of food systems in your country, yet many youth do not see…

Backgrounder

Gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions

August 9, 2024

Rural women participating in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Africa can generate numerous benefits, both at the individual and community levels. Nature-based Solutions, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, involve actions aimed at protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring both natural and modified ecosystems. These actions are designed to tackle societal challenges in…

Interview

Women benefit from growing high-value crops

June 19, 2024

SIGNATURE TUNE UP, THEN FADE OUT  HOST:                                                Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, we’re going to talk about women who grow and process high-value crops and whose husbands support them in both their domestic and agricultural activities. Kouyaté Aminata, known as Mata Sangho, has been a rice producer and processor in the Cercle…

Narrative

Terminology guide to discussing sexual and reproductive health and rights

May 31, 2024

Abortion: A procedure that ends a pregnancy. Abortion is sometimes referred to as “getting rid of a pregnancy.” The circumstances surrounding an abortion are often complicated, emotional, and different for every individual, so using neutral phrases such as “deciding not to continue with a pregnancy” or “choosing not to move through a full pregnancy” may…