Today’s episode will focus on the story called Dreaming Again, from the Brac reader series.
In today’s story we will hear about a young adult Sallay who is married with two young children. Sallay had a tough start when a tragedy during her childhood changes the course of her life. She grows up in a community where it is common for girls not to finish school, where child marriage is rife and where girls too often start child bearing at a young age. Can Sallay achieve her dreams?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Explain the difference between sex and gender
2. Define what is meant by gender inequality
3. Be inspired by a story of a woman who started to change gender stereotypes in her community
4. Explain some of the benefit of greater gender equality
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called Is it my dream?
This story is about a 15 years old girl called Musu who has big dreams of learning a livelihood skill. Musu agreed to leave her home in a small village, with a promise from her auntie to help her fulfil her dreams of starting a new career. Will Auntie Maria keep her promise?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Define child labour and know what the law says about child rights
2. Consider how being determined to fulfil your dreams can help you succeed
3. Explain some of the signs of stress and how to cope with stress
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called The Dancing Queen, from the Brac reader series.
The story explores the topics of adolescent motherhood and how this affects girls’ choices. The story is about a teenage mother called Sheama who hoped to be a professional dancer and singer with her own group and musical instruments. But with all the obstacles, the big question is will she fulfill her dreams?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define family planning and describe some of the barriers to accessing drugs and things to prevent pregnancy
2) Consider the consequences of teenage motherhood on life choices for adolescents
3) Describe how family planning services can be accessed during corona crisis
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called Broken Promise from the BRAC reader series.
This story is about a 15 years old girl called Nafisatu, who agrees to marry a man twice her age when he makes a promise to her mother. Nafisatu has no choice in whether to get marries since that was her father's decision. Will her new husband keep his promise?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Define child, early and forced marriage
2. Consider how child marriage can have serious consequences for adolescent girls in Sierra Leone
3. Explain how married couples can make use of family planning
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called You Think You Know, from the Brac reader series. In the story, a 15 year old school girl named Yeama tries to be like her smart well-dressed best friend Nakama. Does she take her friend’s advice so that she too can enjoy new shoes, clothes and bags? Does she consider the consequences?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Explain what is meant by the term transactional sex
2) Consider how peer influence and desire for material things can have serious consequences for adolescent girls in Sierra Leone
3) Describe some of the consequences of teenage pregnancy
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called To Dare and to do, from the Brac reader series. In the story is about a promising young adolescent girl called Yata who is so desperate is further her education and in the future to become one the most influential women in the society. But her father believes that the girl child should not continue to go to school after taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and instead should get married and start a family. Will Yata be able to achieve her dreams?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Define the term gender
2. Describe how the story of Yata helps us understand how gender inequality affects adolescent girls in Sierra Leone.
3. Explain how educating a girl can help the nation
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story call For Her Sake.
This story is about a girl named Mabinty, who uses her voice and boldness in order to gain justice, against all odds. The topic of this episode is related to Sexual Violence, also known as abuse or rape. If this topic makes you feel upset, please talk to an adult you trust. If you ever experience sexual violence, please do not stay quiet. You can always talk to an adult or call 116 for help.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Understand the term Gender based violence
2) Explain the story of Mabinty and the dangers she faces
3) Understand how you can response to GBV in your community
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called Change of Plan, from the Brac reader series.
The story is about a young girl called Posseh, who unintentionally abandons her dream of finishing school and going to the university when she became trapped in a forced and unhappy marriage. But when her husband and family’s actions prevent her from striving towards her dreams, she decides to change the plan.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define the terms child, early and forced marriage
2) Explain the law in relation to child marriage and domestic violence
3) Describe how the story of Posseh helps us understand how gender inequality affects adolescent girls in Sierra Leone.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on: Courage to Lead
Why do you think we choose this topic? As an adolescent you will be faced with situations what will require you to decide if you have the courage to stand up for justice. Through this episode you will see that anyone can be a leader and in fact you are a leader in your own life and community.
After this episode, you will be able to:
i) Consider the things that you are willing to stand up for
ii) Understand that anyone can be a leader
iii) Reflect on real life issues that require leadership during adolescence
iv) Practice leadership skills
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called A Turnaround. This story is about a young girl called Taadi, as Taadi reaches adolescence she becomes distracted from her chores and school work. She uses her life skills in critical thinking and decision making her help her the part of your development from being a child to become an adult when you will seek independence. Independence is an important part of development, but you need to be careful when selecting the opportunities to become independent and not be to open to risks and dangers.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define the terms rights and responsibilities
2) Explain the relationship between rights and responsibilities
3) Describe how the story or Taadi is a good example of how the right to education is related to the responsibility to work hard and apply yourself to your studies.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s lesson is called Smoking harms your health
Why do you think we choose this topic? We chose it because it is important for young people to understand the facts about cigarettes and diamba, to understand the negative impacts that smoking has on your health and to be able to say no when people around you pressure you to smoke.
After this lesson, you will be able to:
1) State the substances in cigarettes and diamba that harm our health
2) Explain how smoking damages our lungs
3) Reflect on how you might manage peer pressure to smoke
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on the story of the dreamer. This story is about the part of your development from being a child to become an adult when you will seek independence. Independence is an important part of development, but you need to be careful when selecting the opportunities to become independent and not be to open to risks and dangers.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Understand the term independence
2) Explain the story of Yealie and the dangers of she faces
3) Understand how stories like Yealie were developed and produced here in Sierra Leone
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on: Careers- thinking about your future
Why do you think we choose this topic? We have already learned about setting short and long term goals. One important goal to think about and plan for is your future career. What type of work would you enjoy and would be a good fit with your skills? Let’s learn about different types of work and what you can do to develop job skills.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Recap setting a long term goal
2) Define different types of work
3) Explain how gender stereotypes negatively affect job opportunities for women
4) Consider things you can do to develop job skills
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on Gangs and Peer Pressure
Can you guess why I chose this topic? It is important for young people to understand the differences between healthy and unhealthy friendships that can cause someone to act in a dangerous or harmful way due to peer pressure. We will take the time to explore why some people join a gang so that we can remove the myths associated with being in a gang. When we understand the consequences of gang membership, we are more likely to be able to resist joining a gang.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define the term peer pressure
2) Describe some of the signs of gang membership
3) Consider why some young people may want to join a gang but most others do not
4) Explain some of the consequences of gang membership
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on Internet Safety and Porn
Can you guess why I chose this topic? There is a lot of content on the internet and WhatsApp that contains pictures and videos of naked people and sexual acts. It can be difficult to know what to do when you come across these things online, especially when we are growing up and already curious about bodies and sex. It is important to understand that while it is normal to be curious, it is better to avoid watching porn, especially as teenagers.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define the meaning of pornography
2) Explain why watching porn is unhealthy for adolescents
3) Reflect on why sexting can be risky
4) Explain what the law says about porn
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on Family Diversity
Can you guess why I chose this topic? It is natural for adolescents to notice differences and similarities between your family and other families in your community. All families are unique! In this episode we will learn not to be judgmental of these differences, but instead we will learn to accept and celebrate all the different types of families in Sierra Leone.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Describe different kinds of families
2. Reflect on how family members influence young people’s values
3. Consider how young people might feel being excluded
4. Show respect for different kinds of families
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on: Leadership
Why do you think we choose this topic? Everyone will have the chance to be a leader at some point in their lives. Leadership skills allow you to have control of your life and the ability to make things happen.
Leadership gives you opportunities to develop responsibility, to solve problems creatively and to work in a team to achieve a goal. Learning about different leadership styles will help you to think about the type of leader you want to be.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define the term leadership
2) Consider what makes a good leader
3) Describe different leadership styles
4) Reflect on your own leadership style
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on Adolescents Rights and Responsibilities
Why do you think we choose this topic? Rights are things every child should have or be able to do. Girls and boys have the same rights. As you grow, you have more responsibility to make choices and use your rights. If we do not know what our rights are, we are less able to make use of them. If we learn about our rights while listening to the lifeskills radio programme, we will know about them, and hopefully we might be able to have access to them and claim them. Remember that life skills have to be practiced. If you want your life to change, YOU have to make the changes.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Explain what is meant by the term children’s rights
2. List three laws that affect adolescents
3. Describe how young people can ensure their rights are realized
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on: Setting Goals for your future
Why do you think we choose this topic? Adolescents can use life skills to set goals which will help them to fulfil their dreams in the future! Everyone has different strengths based on their skilled and talents and these are the foundations for helping you to set a goal. Everyone sets different goals for themselves at different stages of their lives and this is very useful. Understanding how to set a goal makes it easier for you to set the right goals at the right time.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Recognize your own skills and abilities
2) Explain the difference between short term and long term goals
3) Describe the six steps to reaching a goal
4) Reflect on some of the challenges in setting a long term goal
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
Today’s episode will focus on Radical Inclusion in Education
Can you guess why I chose this topic? The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education announced that they would begin an approach of Radical Inclusion in Education to address the barriers blocking certain groups of children and adolescents from going to school. All of us, including teenagers, can do our part to ensure that we promote radical inclusion to ensure that no one feels left out or left behind because of their background or situation.
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define what is meant by the term Radical Inclusion in Education
2) Describe the barriers that teenage mothers face in continuing their education
3) Explain ways to support pregnant schoolmates to continue their education
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.