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The “Best Husband” contest: Encouraging men to take part in the health of mothers and children
The Best Husband Contest raises awareness about the role of men in the maternal, child and newborn health
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Celebrating radio across Africa : World Radio Day 2020
Farm Radio International’s staff spent World Radio Day doing their best work to make radio a powerful tool for development and change.
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Uganda Community Green Radio: Winner of the 2020 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio
The Nyinabwenge women’s program on Uganda Community Green Radio is excelling at amplifying the voices of rural women.
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Radio: A powerful force in addressing gender inequality
In Senegal, women are listening to a new type of radio program: one that addresses the topics they choose, and makes a difference in their daily lives.
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Farm Radio International’s 2019 Top 10
A lot happened in 2019. It was a big year for people around the world, and for us here at Farm Radio International it was no different. Here’s our 2019 Top 10!
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Playing their part: Men work towards improving women’s health
Male community listening groups in Burkina Faso are listening to radio programs together, and discussing how they can play their part in improving women’s health.
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Women and telephones: Bridging the gender digital divide using simple solutions
A community in western Burkina Faso finds a simple way to bridge the digital gender divide.
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From farm to air: the making of a radio program
We tagged alongside Abdul Mohammed Dahim, a broadcaster with Radio 123 in Tamale, Ghana, to interview farmers for an upcoming radio program.
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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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Winner of the inaugural Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio: Voice of Kigezi, Uganda
B’Omugaiga, a program broadcast on the Voice of Kigezi, is the 2019 and inagural winner of the Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio. This new award recognizes radio programs that address issues of gender equality and create opportunities to share voices of rural women.
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