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Q&A: PhotoSymphony composer Andrew Forde on music for plants and the power of audio
Composer Andrew Forde spoke to us about the inspiration for PhotoSymphony, an original piece of music made specifically for plants. Learn about his composition process and the science behind music that helps plants grow.
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On Air Dialogues: Listening to — and learning from — rural people
On Air Dialogues are an innovative type of radio programming, which use mobile phone-based polling to bring rural voices into national and global conversations about critical issues like food security, nutrition, health and climate change.
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Bridging the agricultural extension gap in Uganda through climate change radio programs
Learn how Voice of Teso radio station in eastern Uganda is ensuring that local farmers have the information they need to improve harvests and adapt to a changing climate.
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Alhassan Seidu Kayaba—winner of the George Atkins Communications Award for 2021
Alhassan Seidu Kayaba of Zaa Radio in Tamale, northern Ghana, is one of our three winners of the George Atkins Communications Award for 2021
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A road map to community involvement in development through radio
A road sign, not remarkable, stands on a corner of a road in the Western Region of Ghana. It’s more than just a road sign though — it’s an indicator of a community having a say in their own development.
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It’s not all celebration: Farm Radio Ethiopia tackles gender equality at a staff level
Recently our team in Ethiopia marked International Women’s Day with a reception celebrating the unique contributions women in the office are making every day. Women in the office shared different perspectives and experiences in their own lives.
Kidist Kebede explains how the experiences shared on International Women’s Day have sparked change within her own office in this audio postcard.
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Audio Postcard: Inclusivity in Mining
Industry in Ghana is a vital source of revenue, but local communities don’t always see the benefits. A radio program is looking to change that.
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Farm Radio International develops new sustainable radio approach
At Farm Radio International, we’ve seen what works when it comes to radio projects. From projects on sweet potato, to those on climate change and…
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How an odd little bird is helping farmers in Ghana make a living
In October, the Farm Radio International team in Tamale, Ghana, conducted a five day evaluation of the BRIDGE, or Bridging Rural Information Dissemination through Dialogue…
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Achieving zero hunger through radio programs on guinea fowl
This World Food Day, we’re showcasing one of our projects that shows how basic agriculture information can not only help farmers raise nutritious animals for…
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