Rural Communication Services

In collaboration with YenKasa Africa, Tele-Bere and Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers (GhaFFaP) have produced a radio program on URA Radio in Gurune (Ghana local language) titled “Protecting Indigenous Seeds for Sustainable Seed Systems.” The program explores the critical issue of preserving traditional farmer seeds, which are increasingly at risk of disappearing due to modern agricultural practices and climate challenges. Hosted by local experts, the program highlights the

In partnership with YenKasa Africa, the Zambia National Farmers Cooperative Association (ZNFCA) produced a radio program on Valley FM Radio in Zambia’s local language, Nyanja, titled “The Importance of Community Forest Management Areas (CFMAs) as a Forest Management Technique.” Hosted by Mr. Cephas Mumba, the program brought together experts from WWF, Nyimba District Forestry Conservation Association (DFCA), and ZNFCA to discuss how CFMAs contribute to sustainable forest management in Zambia. The

Under the YenkAsa Africa radio initiative in Kenya, RFM-Radio 99.9 aired a pivotal program focusing on the critical role of women in leadership within farmer organizations. This program, produced by the Farm Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya (FFSPAK) in collaboration with YenKasa Africa, highlights women’s critical role in leadership positions and the importance of fostering their involvement in these roles. The program featured an in-depth discussion with Janephrice Talian, Chairperson

In Tanzania, Habari Njema Radio 87.5 FM aired a program in Swahili titled “Best Production Practice for Garlic Farmers: How do Smallholder Farmers use them?” This insightful episode was a collaboration between the Tanzanian Producer organization, MVIWAMA and YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative. The program, which reached farmers across the Manyara region in Tanzania, focused on improving garlic farming practices among smallholder farmers. The discussion brought together the experiences of local

In Madagascar, one sector stands as a beacon of hope for employment and stability—family farming. In collaboration with Radio Don Bosco and Radio Nationaly Malagasy, Réseau SOA (Syndicat des Organisations Agricoles) and Plateforme Nationale Femme, Développement Durable et Sécurité Alimentaire (PNFDDSA) have produced an insightful radio program, in Malagasy (a Madagascar local language), highlighting the crucial role of family farming in Madagascar. With over 400,000 young people entering the workforce