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Two-host presentation

Rebuilding local seed supplies after armed conflict or other emergency situations

June 1, 2003

BRING UP MUSIC AND HOLD UNDER INTRO. INTRO Host 1 : When war breaks out, it’s difficult for many of us to survive. If you’re a farmer, it’s especially difficult if you’ve lost your stocks of seed. On today’s program, we’re going to talk about ways you can rebuild your seed stocks. Host 2 :…

Drama

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…

Radio spot

Good nutrition for the whole family

October 1, 2002

Spot #1: Eat a balanced diet to grow and stay healthy Did you know that your body is something like a crop? A crop needs the proper nutrients to grow, and stay healthy. So does your body. From seed to harvest, a crop takes nutrients from the soil or fertilizer. In the womb, as a…

Two-host presentation

What is Food Security?

October 1, 2002

Host 1: On today’s program we’d like to take a look at the issue of food security. What does the term food security mean? You might think that it means having a stock pile of food for emergencies. Host 2: Well, think again. Food security means a lot more than just stock piling food. We recently received…

Drama

Sara’s Mother Goes to Work and Brings Home Healthy Food

October 1, 2002

INTRO Host: When women and men are equal partners in the household and make decisions together, the whole family benefits. In this story you will hear what happens when a woman takes a job outside the home, and her husband stays home to do the household chores. Characters: Mother Father Sara: Young, school-aged girl Sadiq: Sara’s younger brother…

Backgrounder

Successful Enterprises Bring Needed Income in Times of Crisis

January 1, 2002

FADE IN MUSIC AND HOLD IN BACKGROUND Announcer: In the village of Tembe, many people have died. There are many women who have lost their husbands and are suffering because of this. The men in the village have always been in charge of growing crops like maize and bananas which are sold off the farm for…

Drama

Misconceptions and Acceptance: People Living with Hiv/aids Need Love and Compassion

January 1, 2002

Characters Announcer MaRedebe: Mother of a girl with HIV/AIDS MaMhlongo: Good friend of MaRedebe MaRadebe: Gugu is not coming back here, period! Now, if you don’t mind I have a church meeeting to attend. You know your way out. MaMhlongo: But MaRadebe – you can’t mean that! This is your daughter we’re talking about. Just think of the rejection…

Backgrounder

Story Ideas to Help Broadcasters Meet the Challenges of HIV/AIDS and its Impact

January 1, 2002

I. Program ideas to help rural communities cope with labour shortages and other impacts that result from HIV/AIDS. Labour saving devices Story -Two women discover a more efficient way to collect and carry water from the community water source. Messages -Local people should experiment with ways to save labour. Further suggestions -Follow up with true stories of real-life…

Interview

A Scientist Respects Farmers’ Wisdom

October 1, 2001

Characters Mr. Chui:   Farmer Mr. Kazi:  Farmer Mr. Ndege:   Farmer Dr. Kulungu Ndege:  Scientist, son of Mr. Ndege MUSIC (A PLANTING CHANT) FADING INTO BACKGROUND AS ANNOUNCER BEGINS TO SPEAK Announcer -Today we are going to listen in on some discussions about scientists and farmers working together. What does this mean? And how this…

Backgrounder

The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge

July 1, 2001

#1 Farmers who hear stories about other farmers using traditional knowledge may realize that they too have their own solutions and don’t need to rely on outside help. Consider using the following story on the radio as an example of this. Follow the program with a discussion group in which farmers, extensionists and other local…