We have a lot to celebrate! 🌟 Because of your donations, we have reached our 2025 Goal, and raised $100, 386.10! Thank you for joining a rich history of Canadians who are pushing the world forward. #ThankYouThursday

If you're able to donate this #GivingTuesday, your gift will be matched! As a Charity Intelligence Top 100 International Impact Charity, you can be sure your gift will support our mission of using radio as a force for good in rural African communities Donate here

📻 36 million Rural people listened 🎙️17 million Listeners improved their practices 💪890 Broadcasters trained We would like to continue supporting their growth. Donate today to change even more lives.✨

Francisca, from Ghana, is forklift certified. She first heard about these opportunities through her grandmother who listened to a radio program on Connect FM. 📻 Radio reaches places that the internet can’t. Funds raised for #GivingTuesday, Dec 2, can help scale this powerful impact. Donate now🌟

It doesn't matter where you are. 📡 Radio can always reach you. This #GivingTuesday help us amplify the voices of even more farmers👩🌾 , across 12 countries, with 17 million reporting improved practices in farming, health, nutrition, and more. – and as a bonus, your donation will be matched‼️

🔜 The world's biggest celebration of generosity is coming up on #GivingTuesday. We're excited to celebrate a year of good work with you. Donate between now and Giving Tuesday and your gift will be matched.

Coming soon to Food Farm Talk on CFRU (cfru.ca)! We are partnering with @farmradio.org to broadcast selected episodes of their Nature Answers podcast in coming months. We are proud to support their excellent work! Stay tuned. @theontarion.bsky.social @csaguelph.bsky.social @uofguelph.bsky.social

Reaching women with information that is relevant to them. This is how positive change happens. 🌍 📻

Reaching young people is key to creating lasting change in their communities! 🌍 📻

Knowledge and information lead to lasting change.

Radio not only reaches millions, it impacts millions. 🌍 📻

1 informed broadcaster = thousands of informed listeners.

Tune in to CBC Radio Ottawa just after 4pm today as our Executive Director, Kevin Perkins will be talking about our recently launch Just Communication initiative. Listen live here - www.cbc.ca/lite/radio/l...

Gertrude is representing Farm Radio International at the World Congress on Agroforestry this week in Rwanda. She will be sharing insights from our Nature-based Solutions project all week.

Earlier this week Just Communication was launched. Learn how Just Communication will broaden Farm Radio’s current network and why Just Communication is an important step for us to take -

Yesterday we launched Just Communication, a new department of Farm Radio International. The department’s mission is to empower African media to promote sustainable development in underserved communities by fostering inclusive dialogue, enabling informed decision-making and inspiring lasting change

Just Communication is our first step towards building an African-led organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development in underserved communities by fostering inclusive dialogue, enabling informed decision-making and inspiring lasting change. Learn more - farmradio.org/just-communi...

When crisis strikes, survival depends on more than food, water, and shelter. In protracted crises, where uncertainty becomes part of daily life, the need for reliable, timely information only grows. Learn how local broadcasters become first responders in crisis - farmradio.org/the-power-of...

The Farm Radio awards are now open. Winners of the George Atkins Communications Award and the Liz Hughes award for Her Farm Radio will be announced on World Radio Day. Click here for all the details on the application and eligibility - farmradio.fm/farm-radio-a...

If you're at the #Agri4D conference this week, connect with Karen Hampson. She'll be presenting a poster, highlighting our work in Uganda on regenerative agriculture: ‘"Sowing Seeds of Change: Using radio and ICTs to empower farmers to transition towards regenerative agriculture in Uganda."

On September 4, 2025, IFPRI’s Jawoo Koo will participate in this session at #AFSForum2025: 📌 Can AI Empower Youth Futures? ⏲️ 11:00am – 11:30am (Africa/Dakar) 📍 Hall E – Exhibition Hall – Arbre à Palabres & Culinary Village 🤝 IFPRI and @farmradio.org 🔍 www.ifpri.org/event/africa... @cgiar.org

Just some of the many faces that took part in our live broadcast at AFS Forum today. If you are at #AFSForum2025 join us at the AGRA booth at the Agri-Food Expo area to watch these multimedia journalists do what they do best!

In Lower Casamance and across Senegal, women like Aïssatou Keita Sissokho and Jinette Badji are drawing on ancestral knowledge to fight deforestation, protect ecosystems, and strengthen community resilience.

Découvrez comment les médias locaux sont les premiers intervenants en cas de crise - farmradio.org/fr/le-pouvoi... #Journéemondialedelaidehumanitaire

Learn how local media are first responders in crisis - farmradio.org/the-power-of... #WorldHumanitarianDay

Simon is just one of many farmers who have benefitted from our interactive radio program centered around agriculture, weather and climate advisory services. In this video, you'll meet Simon and hear the perspective of others on why interactive radio is so effective - youtu.be/krwIjHCQ7vM?...

Young people are at the heart of building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future in Africa. An update from Barza Wire celebrating International Youth Day - mailchi.mp/farmradio/yo... Barza Wire is a news service for broadcasters that shares inspiring stories from across Africa.

Nane Nane (Swahili for "eight eight") is celebrated every 8th of August in Tanzania. This public holiday is observed to recognize the contribution of farmers to the Tanzania economy. Happy Farmers' Day!

“If there’s a mother who shares information [over the radio] with other mothers, the other mothers believe her … When they hear a mother speaking, that creates trust between mothers. It also creates equality. The mother can also express herself or mobilize other mothers.”

With our Tudituale project, we supported radio stations in setting up community listening groups — listener groups that gather regularly to listen to a radio program, discuss it as a group and submit feedback. For this project, there are 40 community listening groups.

With our Tudituale project, we supported radio stations in setting up community listening groups — listener groups that gather regularly to listen to a radio program, discuss it as a group and submit feedback. For this project, there are 40 community listening groups.

With our Tudituale project, we supported radio stations in setting up community listening groups — listener groups that gather regularly to listen to a radio program, discuss it as a group and submit feedback. For this project, there are 40 community listening groups.

Learn how we use interactive radio for agriculture, weather and climate advisory services in Uganda -

In this short video, we take you to Nakapiripirit in Uganda to demonstrate how interactive radio can be used to support farmers with weather and climate advisory services to ensure they can get the most of their crops. Learn how radio is working to serve this community - youtu.be/krwIjHCQ7vM?...

Opinion | Safeguarding Canada’s future through independent media and solution journalism www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

With @farmradio.org @jhrnews.bsky.social @ifex.org Community Radio Fund of Canada, Town Advocacy, WACC calls on Govn of Canada to build its strategy for inclusive growth & global stability on rights-based media & communication initiatives. ⬇️ Our op-ed in @hilltimes.com hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Recently, Kevin Perkins, our executive director, sat down with Brooke Jamison, with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, to discuss her new role, how IFAD works and our work with @ifad.org

“Investing in public interest media, access to information, press freedom, and solution journalism must be a priority—not just to safeguard democracy but to strengthen Canada’s economy, build resilience, and support sustainable development globally.” - Kevin Perkins, Executive Director at FRI

Tudituale means “let’s be self-reliant” in Tshilubà. That’s the heart of this project: building resilience through community-led radio. With trusted voices, interactive technology and strong partnerships, we’re broadcasting change — one episode at a time. Learn more - farmradio.org/tudituale-ra...

Wildfires in Canada. A pandemic across the world. Different emergencies, same truth: Local broadcasters are a lifeline. They share the updates that matter. Whether it’s B.C. or Burkina Faso, their work keeps communities informed - farmradio.org/from-wildfires-to-covid/

Aujourd'hui et chaque jour, nous célébrons et amplifions les voix rurales. 📻 🌍 #Journéemondialedudéveloppementrural

Today and every day we celebrate and amplify rural voices. 📻 🌍 #WorldRuralDevelopmentDay

Our host, Ivy Prosper reflects on what has been an incredible season of Nature Answers! We're already working on season 3! You can hear the final episode, or catch up on any episode here - lnk.to/natureanswer...

Every #CanadaDay, we celebrate George Atkins, the founder of Farm Radio International. Today would have been George's 109th birthday. We are so proud to continue his legacy at Farm Radio International Happy birthday George!

Six months ago, international cuts cast doubt on the future of some of our key programs. Thanks to a matching donor, we have a chance to push forward — together. Your gift now goes twice as far. Let’s keep hope — and information — on the air. Donate today - give.farmradio.org/page/Reminde...

Cornwell has become a mentor to many in the community, including those facing addiction. Together, they work to heal nature and themselves. If you're looking for a new podcast to binge this long weekend, listen to Nature Answers - lnk.to/natureanswer...

" Yes, climate change is a serious danger to our community, but behind every problem, there is a silver lining...So I'm not discouraged about climate change at all. To me, it's time to make things better." Cornwell inspires us in the final episode of Nature Answers - lnk.to/natureanswer...

When funding cuts threatened Green Leaf radio programs, listeners like Abugri Sophia stood to lose a vital lifeline. But today, there’s hope. A fellow donor is matching gifts — up to $25,000. Double your impact. Keep rural radio on air. Donate today - give.farmradio.org/page/Reminde...

From pesticides killing her 500 avocado trees, to a fully organic and thriving farm in just 2 years! Listen to Nature Answers here - lnk.to/natureanswer...

In this episode of Nature Answers, you'll meet Astire, a researcher who has transformed her farm in recent years. Her story shows what happens when you combine grassroots resilience with nature-based solutions. Listen - lnk.to/natureanswer...