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Video: Farmers, the green soldiers of the nation
Farmers are the green soldiers of the nation, feeding the planet and safeguarding our environment. Farmers, often referred to as the green soldiers of the nation, are the unsung heroes whose daily toil sustains the world. These dedicated men and women, with their calloused hands and unwavering commitment, ensure that we have food on our tables while also playing a pivotal role in protecting and nurturing the environment. The Pan-African
Rural Communication Services
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Jirapa FM turns up the drama to address unpaid care work
Drama is an excellent tool to engage listeners. This is why Fidelis Dauri, an experienced social and behaviour change programming specialist at Jirapa FM, chose to integrate the mini-drama format into episodes about unpaid care work. He says, “I chose drama because radio dramas are captivating and can hold the audience’s attention.” Jirapa FM is a radio station based in Ghana’s Jirapa municipality. The commercial radio station broadcasts 75% in
Family Farming
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World Farmers’ Organisation 2024 Annual Meeting, 17 – 21 June
From June 17 to 21, 2024, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted its Annual Meeting. This year, the event was held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, and was simultaneously livestreamed on the WFO YouTube page. The meeting annually gathers hundreds of family farmers, young and women farmer leaders, farmers’ organizations, and agricultural cooperatives from across the globe, as well as other relevant stakeholders such as government representatives, multilateral institutions,