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Children have a Right to Play and to Learn

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Zandi and Gugu : Two mothers Program host : Welcome to today’s program. As we continue our series on youth and children, we are going to hear a conversation between two mothers about how important it is for children to enjoy their childhood and go to school. SOUND EFFECTS (A village atmosphere:…

Young People are at Risk on the Farm

April 1, 2001

Characters Program host Priti: A young woman of about 18 Rithu: Priti’s aunt Raju : A 15-year-old boy (the son of Rithu’s neighbour) SOUNDS OF MARKET. SOUNDS FADE OUT UNDER PROGRAM HOST. Program host: It’s early morning in the dry season in the Indian market village of Dhaniapur.  A bus rolls into the dusty main…

Habits … A Drama About Youth and Drugs

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Selena, Raphael, Precious, Trudy, Leah, Thandi: Youths who are using or experimenting with tobacco, alcohol or drugs MUSIC (Program theme…Run 30 seconds…). Program host: Youth can be a time of experimentation and taking risks. Many young people today experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and solvents, such as glue and gasoline. These…

AIDS: Young People Talk About How Aids Affects Family Life

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Classroom teacher ( can be the Program host) Nuzhat, Jaya, Saida: Three school friends Program host : Today we continue our discussion of HIV and AIDS. In our previous drama about this deadly disease, we learned some of the facts about HIV and AIDS, including how it is spread and how you…

AIDS: Youth Take Action to Prevent a Killer Disease

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Thandi, Kwesi, George and Sudha: Four youth, preparing a drama to teach young people about HIV/AIDS MUSIC (… bring up program theme … Run 10 secs). Program host : It is an illness many call “the new sickness,” but we have known of this disease for nearly 20 years now. Today, most…

Understanding Each Other: The Importance of Listening to Youth and Children

April 1, 2001

Part I: Story without end Main message of this broadcast: Children need affection and attention from their parents. They need time to play. Without adequate support and attention children may feel unwanted, sad and angry. Program host: Mama Iminza lived with Baba Egoso, and they had a boy named Sammy. Baba Egoso was a farmer,…

Sara Learns About Health and Nutrition at School

April 1, 2001

Characters: Program host Sara Voice of Sara’s father Voice of Sara’s mother Program host :  Are you a boy or girl who doesn’t like school? Or maybe you are a mother or father trying to decide whether or not to keep your child in school? Listen to this story about a girl who wants to…

Sara Stays in School

April 1, 2001

Characters Sara (a young girl of about 13) Sara’s father Sara’s mother Agricultural extension worker INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC AND FADE OUT. Father : Sara, your mother and I have been talking about your future. In a few years it will be time for you to be married. So there is really not any reason for…

It’s Important for Women to Vote in Elections

October 1, 2000

Characters Narrator: Explains the scene and gives the background. Juanita: An older woman who is a grandmother and a farmer.  She is very active in her community. Juanita believes it is important for women to vote in elections. Maria: A mother and a farmer (she is younger than Juanita).  She has never voted before in an election but…

Women Working Together Can Make a Difference in Their Community

October 1, 2000

Characters Program Host Mama Lillian: Woman farmer and mother.  She helped to organize a health care clinic in her village. Program Host: Hello, and welcome to today’s show, “Women and Community.”  If you are a mother, you know how worried you are when your child is sick.  It can be difficult to face a problem when you…