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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…

Drama

A Better Life in the Country

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Juan:   A youth of 18 Uncle Silvio:   Juan’s Uncle Program host :  Juan and his wife Claudia have decided to leave their village and move to the city to start a better life. Our story begins when Juan writes a letter to his Uncle Silvio who lives in the city….

Drama

Rural Youth Success Stories

April 1, 2001

Part 1: Characters Program host Carlos or Carla : This part can be read by a male or female actor, around 20 years old. FADE IN THEME MUSIC SOFTLY. Program host : Welcome to our series on “Rural Youth Success Stories.”  In these programs, we hear the stories of young people who have chosen to…

Drama

Youth Credit Supports Youth Business

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Geraldo :  A young person who runs a small business Miguel : A friend of Geraldo Nadia :  A young woman who started a credit collective in her village Program host : Finding jobs and earning income can be difficult for young people today.  This is especially true in rural areas. Many…

Drama

Young People can Learn from Their Elders

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Busi:    A teenager Nozipho:   A teenager Program host : Greetings to our young and old listeners. The destruction of the environment is a serious concern for us all. Listen to what Busi and Nozipho learn from their elders about conserving the environment. [Scene: Two teenagers are walking home on a…