In this week’s Farm Radio Weekly:
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
African Farm News in Review
1. Africa: Farming improves refugees’ food security and self-sufficiency (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
2. Sudan: Treadle pumps boost dry-season farming (Science Daily and UNDP-Soudan)
3. South Africa: Community gardens help women pensioners maintain their independence (allAfrica.com)
Upcoming Events
-March 31, 2008 – Deadline for nominations: Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Radio Resource Bank
-Women Talk Peace radio programs available for free download
DCFRN Action
-Radio Maendeleo “clubs” encourage peace and development in Eastern Congo
DCFRN Script of the Week
-An Innovative Farmer Grows Food for Refugees
