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Ugandan broadcaster wins award for radio documentaries on Nature-based Solutions

In 2023, Uganda news anchor Martin Amaiyko Kigongo took on a new challenge—creating 20-minute radio documentaries for Farm Radio International’s “On-Air for Gender-Inclusive Nature-based Solutions” project. Used to delivering news bites, Mr. Kigongo struggled with the unfamiliar format and the difficulties of trying something new. Mr. Kigongo’s persistence paid off in November when he won a national Population Media Award for the best radio program on population and development. Judges

First Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028

After three years of implementation, the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) will host its first Global Forum on 19-22 September 2022. Since its launch in 2019, the Decade has been promoting integrated actions supported by cross-sectoral policies that address sustainable development’s environmental, economic and social dimensions. This approach resulted in the approval of 3 Regional and 10 National Action Plans for family farming. At the same time, 186 relevant policies, laws and regulations

Save the Date: Regional Dialogue on the United Nations Decade of Family Farming, 14 July

Boosting the Resilience of Family Farmers to Adapt to Food Crises through Improved Access to Technologies and Innovations in Africa Date: 14 July 2022 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 GMT Register: Zoom Registration Languages: English & French   The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) was launched on 29 May 2019 at FAO headquarters, Rome. The UNDFF aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family

SAVE THE DATE! Regional Dialogue on The UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF)

Leveraging the role of family farming towards more productive and resilient food systems in response to crises in the NENA region Date: 19 May 2022 Time:  10:00 am – 01:00 pm Cairo Time Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3LffzyE Languages: English, Arabic, & French   The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) invite you to attend the Regional Dialogue on the UNDFF

The Launch of the Rural Communication Service Initiative

On 24th November 2021, the Yenkasa Africa team launched the regional survey and e-consultation to get information on the Rural Communication Services in Africa. In attendance were farmer organizations representatives, FAO, and other Yenkasav Africa partners. The event discussed the need to document the Rural Communication Service (RCS) in Africa, experience of organizations in communication for agriculture and rural development in Africa, and how to register in the Community of

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: TOGO

FACTSHEET                                                                                                               SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet               Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Radio Rurales  Language of Production: Ewe  Duration: 10m47′  Short description of the Radio feature Radio Rurales focused on the importance of a NAP and how local farmers contribute to realization of this 10-year resolution on family farming. The production looks at the role of Government, FAO, and Civil society organizations in

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: ZAMBIA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                    SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet                Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Byta FM  Language of Production: Chitonga Duration: 9m29′  Short description of the Radio feature Byta FM looks at Agri-biodiversity and the benefits of the science, and how it preserves Mother Nature. The production also highlights how Agri-biodiversity has made it possible for ordinary households in Zambia to have access to healthy

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: TANZANIA

FACTSHEET                                                                                                          SOCIAL MEDIA CARD Click HERE to download the factsheet            Click HERE to download the card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Mviwata fm  Language of Production: Swahili  Duration: 9m13′  Short description of the Radio feature Mvitwata Fm focused on family farming and how it contributes to sustainable farming practices and the reality of climate change. The production introduces broader United Nations ten year family farming resolution and the role of local

CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS: SIERRA LEONE

FACTSHEET                                                                                                  SOCIAL MEDIA CARD   Click HERE to download factsheet                Click HERE to download card RADIO SYNOPSIS Radio: Eastern Community Radio Language of Production: Krio  Duration: 10m06′  Short description of the Radio feature Eastern Community Radio in Sierra Leone firstly looked at the context of family farming from the view of members of parliament. Then production interviewed young people to hear their opinion on the topic of family farming. Current