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Hervice Kouassi’s journey into broadcasting began not in a studio, but at the heart of his rural village in Côte d’Ivoire. Growing up in a family of farmers, Mr. Kouassi was drawn to radio, which was the primary source of information and entertainment for his community. His passion for this medium took root early, shaping the course of his career. After completing his Baccalaureate, Mr. Kouassi’s parents initially urged him

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 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’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

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.

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

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,