Rural Radio: Voices for Change
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Recognizing the role of women in the aquaculture sector: Experiences in Thailand
In Prachinburi, Thailand, Jessica Turner, an aquatic veterinarian, works on a sustainable tilapia hatchery founded by her parents in 1994. Forty-five percent of the farm’s 300 employees are women. “We must make the farm friendly to women,” says Jessica, who this year attended a FAO seed supply workshop in Hungary.
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It’s A Woman’s World: Meet the Women Changing the World, One Advocacy At A Time
Two women leaders have been recognized by the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN-DRR). Selected from over 250 nominations worldwide, Maria Linibi and…
Recognizing the role of women in the aquaculture sector: Experiences in Thailand
In Prachinburi, Thailand, Jessica Turner, an aquatic veterinarian, works on a sustainable tilapia hatchery founded by her parents in 1994. Forty-five percent of the farm’s…
FAO launches ‘Voices for Change’ video series to amplify perspectives on family farming
FAO has launched the “Voices for Change” video series, a collection of interviews and insights from key stakeholders at the Global Family Farming Forum (GFFF), held…
Rural Women in Action Network Launches Campaign to Celebrate Role of Women in Sustainable Development
The Rural Women in Action Network has launched the campaign ‘Rural Women in Action: Building a Sustainable Future’ to commemorate the role of women in…
ComDev Asia joins the celebration of International Women’s Day
A group of women in the Vaijapur cluster in India are able to reap good yields, thanks to sustainable farming efforts.
Listening to change: FAO-supported rural radio initiatives boost climate action
As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental…
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Whether you’re interested in exploring our radio programs, engaging with our multimedia content, or reading through our informative publications, this section provides direct access to all the valuable materials that showcase our projects and activities. We invite you to visit the Resources page to dive into these diverse projects and stay informed about our latest updates and activities.
Radio Initiative
Listen to our radio programs addressing family farmers’ needs and priorities in Asia and the Pacific.
Publications
Discover our latest publications and gain valuable insights on rural communication, ICTs, and family farming in Asia and the Pacific.
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food. Family farming offers a unique opportunity to ensure food security, improve livelihoods, better manage natural resources, protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.