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Taking a stand against gender-based violence: Resources for your radio program
Around the world, too many women and girls face violence and discrimination because of their gender. This often takes the form of limited rights, limited control over or access to finances or resources, or physical violence. Farm Radio International has developed several resources related to gender-based violence, including several relating to sexualized violence and…
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Starting a family, or at least trying: Radio resources on an important and sensitive topic for families
There are many myths and taboos surrounding the ability – or inability – to get pregnant. This is a sensitive topic, with many emotions involved, particularly for those who have struggled to get pregnant or who have experienced a loss. There is also a lot of stigma and shame, particularly for women, connected to these…
Drama
Lucky Modi: A drama about infertility
Characters: Modi, Sali’s husband Sali, Modi’s wife Sadio, Modi’s mother SCENE 1 SADIO: Modi, for some time now I haven’t been able to sleep at night. MODI: Are you sick, Mama? SADIO: My son, I have an illness that has been gnawing me for a long time. MODI:…
Interview
Exploring opinions and facts about infertility (Den sôrô baliya)
DAVID : Hello everyone, and welcome to Radio Jamana de Koutiala, frequency 102.6, from Hamdallaye Koutiala. You’re listening to the Ladili Bulon program, presented by Maïmouna Ouattara, known as Mouna, and David Coulibaly, and produced by Moussa Koné. Ladili Bulon is broadcast every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast every…
Interview
Women benefit from growing high-value crops
SIGNATURE TUNE UP, THEN FADE OUT HOST: Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, we’re going to talk about women who grow and process high-value crops and whose husbands support them in both their domestic and agricultural activities. Kouyaté Aminata, known as Mata Sangho, has been a rice producer and processor in the Cercle…
Interview
The risks of intergenerational relationships
HOST: Hello and welcome, listeners! This is Grace Kapatuka. I am here again with another program on issues affecting the younger generation. In the program this afternoon, we will discuss the risks of intergenerational relationships and how young people can deal with them. Today, I will take you to one of the districts in Malawi…
Suggested interview questions
Suggested interview questions about unpaid care work
Suggested questions for unpaid care workers (women) 1. We are here to discuss unpaid care work—the work done at home and for the benefit of the family, without payment. To start, please introduce yourself and tell us about your family. a. What is your name, your age, your marital status? Where do you live? How…
Theme pack
Unpaid care work
Read FRI’s resources on unpaid care work Dear broadcasting partner, Here is our latest monthly theme pack of FRI resources, this month all about unpaid care work. This theme pack includes a total of 15 elements , including two backgrounders, four interview scripts, one radio spot, suggested interview questions and eight Barza Wire stories. Backgrounder…
Backgrounder
FAQs on unpaid care
What is unpaid care work, and why is it important? Unpaid care work encompasses the supports and services individuals provide within households or communities without financial compensation. These include, for example, caregiving, household chores, emotional support, and fetching wood and water. It primarily involves tasks that benefit family members, but extends to aiding individuals beyond…
Interview
How a family divides tasks to address gender inequities
SFX: Signature tune. HOST: Hello listeners, welcome back to your favourite program, The healthy family. Today, we have a special focus on unpaid care work in homes, and how sharing household responsibilities between men and women can benefit families. Unpaid care work involves domestic chores and the direct care of persons, including children, the…