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Join FRI's campaign to address Nature-based Solutions for climate change
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Climate change has numerous effects on the global environment, human health, and the economy. These include increased frequency and severity of natural disasters, loss of biodiversity, deforestation and land degradation, disruption of food chains and ecosystems, increased risks of water-borne diseases, and others. Many of your communities are feeling these effects. We hope you will join us in discussing Nature-based climate solutions (NbS) on the airwaves in the upcoming months.

Kodon Yiriba amplifies voices for gender equality
Rural Communication Services

Radio Jamana’s program Kodon Yiriba, runner-up for the 2024 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, plays a crucial role in addressing gender equality and social issues in Mali’s Koutiala region. This 60-minute weekly program, co-hosted by Ibrahim Dembele and Maïmouna Ouattara, raises awareness on the consequences of sexual harassment and rape, particularly its impact on adolescents and young adults. The program empowers listeners to report incidents to local authorities, fostering

Voice of Kono’s Woman Talk (Tok) : Winner of the 2024 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio
Rural Communication Services

Voice of Kono is dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and promoting gender equality in the Kono district, Sierra Leone. Their program, Woman Talk (Tok), was selected as the 2024 winner of the recently the 2024 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, which recognizes radio programs that address women’s rights and gender equality in their communities. The goal of Woman Talk (Tok) is to address the everyday challenges faced by women and children,

Elisabeth Hilim: A leader in promoting gender equality through radio
Rural Communication Services

Elisabeth Hilim’s journey in radio shows her strong passion for helping women and promoting gender equality. As a child, she looked up to radio hosts on national stations and dreamed of becoming one herself. Although she initially studied economics because of financial challenges, her love for sharing information and communicating never faded. After earning her degree and spending time in an NGO, Mrs. Hilim realized her true calling was in

World Rural Women’s Day 2024: Honoring key players in agricultural development
Spotlight

On October 15, 2024, World Rural Women’s Day celebrates the vital role of rural women in agriculture and food security. These women make up 40% of the global agricultural workforce and process 80% of agricultural products in Africa. However, they still face significant barriers to accessing agricultural resources and participating in strategic decision-making. Persistent challenges for rural women Despite their essential role in agriculture, rural women encounter difficulties in accessing land, seeds, and agricultural equipment. They are often excluded

Aya Konan: Empowering farmers and communities through radio broadcasting
Rural Communication Services

Aya Marie-Madeleine Konan started her journey towards journalism in high school, and has been advancing her career over the past nine years, mainly focusing on radio. After appearing as a guest on the radio in 2014, she started broadcasting in 2015 and progressed from being a co-host to host, to marketing manager, and finally director of Radio Yackoi Paix & Développement in the city of Daloa, in western Côte d’Ivoire.

Kanien Radio broadcaster serving his community by promoting climate solutions
Rural Communication Services

After completing his studies, Éloge Rodrigue Kouao Kouao, a journalist and radio host, returned to Adzopé, a community in Cote d’Ivoire about 100 kilometres from Abidjan, the country’s economic capital. He now serves his community through his work at Kanien Radio. The radio station collaborates with Farm Radio International to produce episodes on Nature-based Solutions (NBS). Mr. Kouao organizes call-in radio shows, allowing listeners to ask questions live on air. He also

Visiting communities to ensure FRI Nature-based Solutions project meets community needs
Spotlight

In the crisp air of November 2023, the Ghanaian landscape stirred with quiet anticipation. Under the banner of the Nature-Based Solutions project, a dedicated team from Farm Radio International (FRI) set out on a journey across the Volta, Central, Upper West, Upper East, Northern and Bono East regions. Their mission was clear: to delve deep into the hearts of these communities, to listen, to learn and to gather invaluable insights through

Charles Kikoricho : Promoting environmental awareness and empowering communities through radio
Rural Communication Services

Charles Kikoricho is a presenter and producer at Standard Radio FM in Central Tanzania’s Singida Region who has been broadcasting for 12 years, and holds a journalism diploma and a degree in marketing. Mr. Kikoricho’s great passions include helping his listeners understand how to take care of the environment, grow safe food, and oppose sexualized violence. He hosts and produces programs on a wide range of topics, including gender equality,

Radio Programme: The future of youth in the agro-silvo-pastoral and fisheries sector: opportunities and challenges
Rural Communication Services

The future of Togo’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors hinges on the active involvement of its youth. This was the resounding message from two insightful radio programs broadcast in Togo’s local languages, Tem and Ewé, on Radio Tchaoudjo and Radio La Prix, respectively, both produced by Coordination Togolaise des Organisations Paysannes (CTOP). The programs delved into the immense potential of these sectors for driving economic growth, ensuring food security, creating jobs, and fostering