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Narrative
Sharing the Load After Conflict: Villagers Start a Revolving Loan Fund
INTRODUCTORY MUSIC. Narrator : Here in [region/district] we’ve been hit hard by [conflict/natural disaster]. Many farmers have lost crops and livestock. Recovering from this crisis is easier when people share the load. Today’s program is about farmers working together to rebuild their lives and support their families. We’ll learn from them about forming a group…
Drama
An Innovative Farmer Grows Food for Refugees
Characters Host Mr. George Rueda: innovative farmer Host : [Yesterday/last week/on Wednesday] on [name of program], we heard about survival crops – why they’re needed, how they help after [disaster/conflict]. We also heard a few examples of these crops. Today we have Mr. George Rueda in our studio. Mr. Rueda is a successful and innovative…
Two-host presentation
Rebuilding local seed supplies after armed conflict or other emergency situations
BRING UP MUSIC AND HOLD UNDER INTRO. INTRO Host 1 : When war breaks out, it’s difficult for many of us to survive. If you’re a farmer, it’s especially difficult if you’ve lost your stocks of seed. On today’s program, we’re going to talk about ways you can rebuild your seed stocks. Host 2 :…
Drama
Families Benefit when Girls go to School
INTRO Host: Girls who stay in school and become educated can make important contributions to their families and communities. The story you are about to hear is about a young school girl who, with her knowledge of health and nutrition, helps her brother in an unexpected way. Characters: Afia: Young girl George: Young boy, Afia’s brother Announcer Afia: One…
Two-host presentation
What is Food Security?
Host 1: On today’s program we’d like to take a look at the issue of food security. What does the term food security mean? You might think that it means having a stock pile of food for emergencies. Host 2: Well, think again. Food security means a lot more than just stock piling food. We recently received…
Drama
Misconceptions and Acceptance: People Living with Hiv/aids Need Love and Compassion
Characters Announcer MaRedebe: Mother of a girl with HIV/AIDS MaMhlongo: Good friend of MaRedebe MaRadebe: Gugu is not coming back here, period! Now, if you don’t mind I have a church meeeting to attend. You know your way out. MaMhlongo: But MaRadebe – you can’t mean that! This is your daughter we’re talking about. Just think of the rejection…
Backgrounder
Story Ideas to Help Broadcasters Meet the Challenges of HIV/AIDS and its Impact
I. Program ideas to help rural communities cope with labour shortages and other impacts that result from HIV/AIDS. Labour saving devices Story -Two women discover a more efficient way to collect and carry water from the community water source. Messages -Local people should experiment with ways to save labour. Further suggestions -Follow up with true stories of real-life…
Backgrounder
The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge
#1 Farmers who hear stories about other farmers using traditional knowledge may realize that they too have their own solutions and don’t need to rely on outside help. Consider using the following story on the radio as an example of this. Follow the program with a discussion group in which farmers, extensionists and other local…
Drama
A Better Life in the Country
Characters Program host Juan: A youth of 18 Uncle Silvio: Juan’s Uncle Program host : Juan and his wife Claudia have decided to leave their village and move to the city to start a better life. Our story begins when Juan writes a letter to his Uncle Silvio who lives in the city….
Drama
Children have a Right to Play and to Learn
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:…