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Drama

Dispute Over a Sacred Stream: Villagers Describe the Conflict

June 1, 2003

Characters Samuel : Mediator Kofi : Village elder Sonia : Young mother Narrator : In recent programs, we have talked about issues that arise during and after conflicts like war or natural disaster. We’ve learned about [rebuilding seed supplies, growing survival crops, starting a revolving loan fund, and growing vegetables in a refugee camp]. Today’s…

Drama

Growing Vegetables in a Refugee Camp

June 1, 2003

Characters Monique : young refugee girl Hamukiza : older and wiser refugee Announcer THEME MUSIC. Announcer : Conflict and drought have created millions of refugees throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Because of their desperate situation, we sometimes think that refugees are totally dependent on aid organizations. But refugees can and do take steps themselves to improve their…

Narrative

Sharing the Load After Conflict: Villagers Start a Revolving Loan Fund

June 1, 2003

INTRODUCTORY MUSIC. Narrator : Here in [region/district] we’ve been hit hard by [conflict/natural disaster]. Many farmers have lost crops and livestock. Recovering from this crisis is easier when people share the load. Today’s program is about farmers working together to rebuild their lives and support their families. We’ll learn from them about forming a group…

Drama

An Innovative Farmer Grows Food for Refugees

June 1, 2003

Characters Host Mr. George Rueda: innovative farmer Host : [Yesterday/last week/on Wednesday] on [name of program], we heard about survival crops – why they’re needed, how they help after [disaster/conflict]. We also heard a few examples of these crops. Today we have Mr. George Rueda in our studio. Mr. Rueda is a successful and innovative…

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…