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Youth innovation in agricultural entrepreneurship: Packaging as a means of attracting customers

February 17, 2026

Fade up signature tune, then out.   HOST :                                               Hello listeners, welcome to our show. Today, we’ll be talking about young people interested in growing vegetables and spices in the Central Kasai province of the DRC. Dierci Kamba has been growing vegetables and spices for two years. Today, he will tell us about his…

Understanding contraceptives and dispelling myths

February 9, 2026

Dear broadcasting partners, Misconceptions about contraceptives remain a major barrier to informed decision-making around sexual and reproductive health. Across many communities, myths, misinformation, and fear can prevent people—especially women and young people—from accessing and confidently using family planning methods that are safe, effective, and life-changing. Improving understanding of contraceptives helps individuals and couples make choices…

Celebrate the International Day of Education

January 13, 2026

Dear broadcasting partners, The International Day of Education is celebrated annually on January 24, highlighting the importance of keeping children, especially girls, in school and promoting the many benefits of education. Access to quality education empowers communities, strengthens economies, and helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. To mark this day, we are proud…

Public debt and its impact in Africa

November 28, 2025

Please note that this script is not a word-for-word record of the interviewees’ words. To ensure that we cover the key information about the topic, and that all readers will understand the messages, we have modified the text slightly, and are therefore using pseudonyms rather than the interviewees’ real names especially for our case study….

Youth in Agriculture

August 12, 2025

Dear broadcasting partners, Young people are at the heart of building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future in Africa. But despite their potential, many youth face challenges such as limited access to land, credit, and training opportunities. These barriers can prevent them from fully participating in farming and agri-business. To mark International Youth Day…

Radio spots on public debt

July 24, 2025

Spot #1: What is public debt?  NARRATOR:  You might have heard that (name of your country) has a lot of public debt. You may have heard that many African countries have a lot of debt. But what is public debt? And who is it owed to? Public debt is money owed by governments to other…

Public debt and illicit financial flows in Africa, and their impact on African households

July 14, 2025

Introduction This backgrounder explains public debt in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It shows how the challenges of public debt are caused not only by governments borrowing money, but also by the structure and operations of the global economic system. The backgrounder also gives examples of how unsustainable levels of public debt hurt societies, households, and…

Broadcasting change: Youth and reproductive health

July 14, 2025

Dear broadcasting partners, Young people are the future of Africa’s rural communities. Yet, many youth face barriers to accessing accurate and inclusive sexual and reproductive health information—especially those living in remote areas or those with diverse gender identities. We are proud to share a new theme pack on Youth Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health….

Media literacy and sexual and reproductive rights

June 30, 2025

RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST :                                              Hello, dear listeners! Welcome to our program and thank you for tuning in. Today, our program today is about media literacy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). We’ll use the case of a young woman to help us understand this issue. First, we’ll chat with…

Shining a light on women in agriculture

June 30, 2025

Dear broadcasting partners, Across Africa and around the world, women are the backbone of agriculture. They grow food, raise livestock, manage farms, sell produce in local markets, and support their families and communities—often while facing systemic challenges like limited access to land, financing, and training. This June 30, Farm Radio is proud to share a…