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Women Start a Loan Fund

July 1, 1998

Sylvia and Joyce are farmers. Today they are discussing what they can do to earn extra money from their farming activities. Sylvia: Joyce, do you think we could take some of our extra vegetables to the local market? I understand that the prices of maize and beans are good these days and we could make…

New International Law will Affect Farmers in Developing Countries

April 1, 1998

New International Law will Affect Farmers in Developing Countries There is a new international agreement that may become law in 1998. It’s called the Multilateral Agreement on Investment, or MAI. This agreement is being written by the world’s richest countries. Yet it may affect you, your family and your community. Today we’re going to talk…

A Nutritious Baby Food You Can Make

April 1, 1997

You probably know that the best possible food for your baby during the first four to six months of life is your own breast milk.  Your milk has all the good things in it that your baby needs to grow and stay healthy. As your baby grows, the time will come when she needs more…

Grow Moringa for Food and Fodder

January 1, 1997

An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and…

Anemia, A Sickness of the Blood

July 1, 1996

Have you felt weak or dizzy lately? Does even a little bit of work make you tired or breathless? These are just a few of the symptoms of a sickness called anemia. But feeling fatigued does not have to be a normal part of your life. You get anemia mainly from not having enough of…

New Skills Help Women Earn Extra Money

July 1, 1996

In many places, women are the ones who grow food, shop for food, cook, and feed the family. They also nurse family members who are sick. So when women spend their money, it is for the benefit of the whole family, not just themselves. But when the growing season is over, many women agricultural workers…

Raising Guinea Pigs for Meat or Money

January 1, 1996

When you think of guinea pigs you might think of cute, cuddly little pets.  But for the highland people of South America, and people in parts of Africa and Asia, guinea pigs mean extra food and income.  Maybe you would like to try raising guinea pigs. First of all, the meat is delicious.  You can…

Hand Held Scale to Identify Low Weight Newborns

October 1, 1995

Millions of underweight infants are born each year. Because these babies run an increased risk of illness and death they need special care. Midwives and traditional birth attendants must be able to identify which newborns need special attention. The Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) has developed a simple scale for midwives, nurses, and…

Women Start a Loans Fund

July 1, 1995

Contenu : Sylvia and Joyce are two farmers. Today they are discussing what they can do to earn extra money from their farming activities. Sylvia: Joyce, do you think we could take some of our extra vegetables to the local market? I understand that the prices of tomatoes and onions are good these days and we…

Why Women Need to Know About Land Rights

July 1, 1995

As a woman farmer, whether you own, rent, or borrow the land you cultivate, it is important to learn more about your rights to the land. Knowing more about land laws and regulations can affect the way you farm and the well-being of your family. One of the most important parts of farming is having…