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Women in non-traditional technical and vocational education and training

March 2, 2022

SPOT # 1: Funding opportunities for training   NARRATOR: Did you know that there are funding opportunities for young women who want to be trained to pursue non-traditional technical careers? There are opportunities and jobs for women as engineers, surveyors, architects, technicians, and machinists. And also as artisans and tradespersons in sectors like construction, oil…

Rights of rural women in Côte d’Ivoire

February 16, 2022

1. Introduction According to the fourth general population and housing census in 2014, the total population of Côte d’Ivoire is estimated at 22,671,331, composed of 51.6% men and 48.4% women. This population is distributed between urban (50.3%) and rural areas (49.7%). The estimated population in 2021 was 27.1 million. Despite the existence of a legal…

Gender equality campaign: Breaking the bias

February 15, 2022

Every person plays an important role in society and in sustainable development, including women and girls! Whether it’s at the household or community level, whether it’s generating income, supporting good health, or adapting to climate change. When we are all treated as equal and can access the same opportunities and information, everybody benefits. Over the…

Women’s participation in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training): Barriers, benefits, policies, and programs

December 1, 2021

Introduction In spite of major transformation in the educational sector, Ghana is still faced with the misconception that male-dominated career programs in technical and vocational areas are best suited for men. This false impression has undermined the interest of marginalized young women, thereby continuing to discourage them from having career aspirations in TVET occupations. Ensuring…

Radio spots on gender issues

September 23, 2021

Spot 1: Suspension of some commercial activities CHARACTERS AND SETTING: Three women, including one civil and public works engineer, one trader and fabric importer, and one hair salon owner.   HAIRDRESSER: My dear, how would you like me to do your hair today? FORMER TRADER: Twists with a bun. Please send the bill to my husband….

Advancing youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness, succession planning, VSLAs, and making money safely during COVID-19

August 11, 2021

Youth involvement in agriculture Spot #1   PERSON 1: Listen up! I have an exciting opportunity for you young people. My name is (INSERT LOCAL NAME, MALE OR FEMALE). These days, I have to hustle to make money. It’s not easy! But I chose agriculture because I can be my own boss. My friends who…

Why and how youth should/could get involved in agriculture

August 10, 2021

1. Are youth in this area involved in agriculture? 2. If yes, what aspects of crop and livestock production, or other food-related businesses are they involved with? (Keep in mind that food-related businesses vary from farming-related businesses such as agricultural services provision to restaurants and food transport.) 3. If not, why not? What are the…

Making money safely from agriculture during COVID-19

August 10, 2021

CHARACTERS JUMA: Man in his early 30s. Is married to Sarah and they have a young daughter, Jacky. He works as a chef in a hotel in the city. SARAH: Juma’s wife and a primary schoolteacher. She loves the city. KAMAU: Vegetable supplier in the city and middleman between farmers and city buyers. ALI: Juma’s…

Why and how youth should get involved in agriculture

August 10, 2021

CHARACTERS: ALEX: Young man in his early 20s. He completed high school but did not continue to college. He is unemployed and has tried his hand in business so many times, but nothing has worked. He is frustrated and is contemplating a life of crime. AMARA: A young man in his mid 20s, recently married,…

Advancing youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness, succession planning, VSLAs, and making money safely during COVID-19

August 10, 2021

Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for August, which includes resources on youth agri-entrepreneurship, farm succession planning, VSLAs, and making money safely during COVID-19. International Youth Day 2021 is on August 12, and you can use these resources to prepare your programming. This month’s theme pack includes 16 items from our Resource Packs,…