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In this edition of Tuning In, we focus on radio broadcasters and the essential role they play in their communities — including during a crisis. Learn how Kasungu Community Radio supported their community when Cyclone Freddy devastated Malawi. Read the inspiring story of Adja Malado Diakité, a market woman who went on to become the second woman working at Radio Wassoulou in Mali. Plus, meet the winners of this year’s Farm Radio Awards.
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In this edition of Tuning In, meet Phoebe Peshik, a Nigerian potato farmer who used learnings from a radio program to protect both her potato plants and profits. Plus, discover highlights from our 2021-2022 Annual Report and learn about radio stations’ creative campaigns to promote vaccination against COVID-19. In this newsletter, we’re also excited to…
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It’s time to bring in the harvest! In this season’s Tuning In, meet Wamkebeta Shalua, a farmer in the Meru district of Tanzania who is facing challenges caused by climate change. One thing that has helped: radio programs that keep her crops healthy. Also meet a Farm Radio donor and learn about what his donations…
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Spring is in the air and it’s time for change. In this Tuning In, learn about girls’ education in Mali and meet award-winning broadcasters.
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In this winter’s Tuning In we’re talking about our work to address gender equality and change the conversation — all over the radio.
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From combatting stereotypes to combatting COVID-19, radio has changed the lives of farmers across Africa. In this fall’s Tuning In, hear from Yeshi Diba, in Ethiopia, who feared leaving her home due to the threat of COVID-19 — that is, until radio separated fact from fiction. You’ll also see a day in the life of…
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It’s spring, and Tuesday night is a night for radio! Meet the community listening group in Senegal that meets every Tuesday to discuss their health and the health of their community. Inside this edition of Tuning In, hear from the talented group of African broadcasters who won this year’s George Atkins Communications Award, and the…
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In our latest edition of Tuning In, we share some stories we love. Read about how in Tanzania, our programs on weather have made a difference to the farmers who rely on rains, In Sierra Leone and Liberia, learn alongside learners themselves! We share a story about our project on distance learning during the pandemic,…
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This edition of Tuning In turns to the work Farm Radio is doing in rural communities across Africa as markets are shut and COVID-19 does its best to disrupt the best-laid plans. Meet Fatoumata Camara, a Senegalese farmer adjusting not only to COVID-19 disruptions, but also climate change. Learn how a Kenyan radio station is…
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This edition of Tuning In showcases the essential work of broadcasters in a crisis. Learn how broadcasters from Burkina Faso and Uganda are keeping their communities informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Farm Radio International is supporting broadcasters across Africa in their response. Also, read about Velma Odwori in Kenya is using her station…
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