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May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022 — The leaked draft majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito promises harm for generations, if enacted. In 2022, we should not have to explain the plethora of health, social, economic, and other reasons people need an abortion. We should not have to explain that outlawing...
April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022 — Population Media Center (PMC), a Vermont-based global sustainability nonprofit and broadcast production partner, has submitted an endorsement of Vermont’s proposed Reproductive Liberty Amendment protecting reproductive liberty. Simultaneously, in other regions of the United States, PMC staff are on the ground documenting the arduous journeys...
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022 — Binita married her husband at age 16. She then dropped out of school and was expected to focus on being a good housewife and daughter-in-law. Now, at 18 years old and a mother herself, she’s helping to write a different life story for her...
March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022 — Population Media Center (PMC), a global sustainability non-profit and broadcast production partner, will collaborate with OASIS and the Centre for Girls Education to develop radio programming and related life skills curriculum for young girls and married adolescents in Nigeria. Acting together, the three organizations aim to increase public...
March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022 — For more than 100 years, people have celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 and, over time, March has become recognized as “Women’s Month” dedicated to gender equality. For us at Population Media Center (PMC), every month is Women’s Month. Every day, we are...
February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022 — Sandy Joseph’s experience bridging cultures started early. When she was 9, her family moved from Haiti to the US, where they lived in Boston and nearby Malden, which has a large Haitian community. Now, as a new Program Manager for Population Media Center, she’s...
February 8, 2022
February 8, 2022 — Consider the story of Nachilindi, a fictional woman in Zambia, who is struggling over whether to advance her education or have a second child. Where should she turn for guidance? Whom should she trust to give her good advice? Or, how about a situation...
January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022 — Reproductive rights in the United States are threatened daily. Now, more than ever is the time to tell first-person stories of women and individuals seeking abortions and the people who help them access these services – even if it means crossing state lines to...
December 22, 2021
December 22, 2021 — Navigating how to build a life together as a couple is always complicated. Most young adults are faced with several hard decisions – how to make a living, if and when to have children, and how to balance everything in between. Agness and Bupe,...
December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021 — It’s time to roll the credits on 2021, and we’re celebrating our global audience and local creative teams. We make shows that remake our world, inspiring action. Our on-site writing and production teams fill the studio with talent, and our loyal listeners catalyze change...
November 29, 2021
November 29, 2021 — Talking about sex can be difficult. Adolescents in Mexico, and around the world, are seeking out confidential, accurate reproductive health information as they navigate sexual relationships for the first time. A new mobile app, called the OrientaSex platform, launched on November 25, 2021, in...
November 20, 2021
November 20, 2021 — This story was originally shared on unfpa.org With the commitment of 10 governments and the European Union, nearly 70 million people have been reached in 17 countries over the past 13 years through the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation...
November 10, 2021
November 10, 2021 — Population Media Center-Uganda, a US-based non-profit organization, is seeking a number of services. Including catering, IT services, electric work, drivers, and more. Download the full request to learn more.
November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021 — Impact — it’s the ultimate goal. Population Media Center (PMC) produces dozens of effective entertainment-education programs. They generate behavioral change that promotes healthier, more fulfilled lives for women and girls. But the linchpin of PMC’s successful, proven methodology is evaluating and communicating the results....
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 — We spoke to Ronald Ahirirwe this month about his role leading Population Media Center-Uganda and his passion for entertainment education. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Ronald Ahirirwe, the Country Director for PMC Uganda...
October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021 — At 16, Lamrot couldn’t have guessed that she would become a role model in her Ethiopian town for her advocacy against female genital mutilation (FGM). But since she joined a group that listens to, discusses, and promotes a Population Media Center radio talk show...
October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021 — Population Media Center-Ethiopia (PMC-E), a US-based non-profit organization is seeking Technical and Financial proposals from qualified organizations/firms to conduct Audience Monitoring Survey for Radio Talk Shows (RTSs) in selected project woredas of Oromia, SNNPR, Afar and Somali regions of Ethiopia. PMC-E in partnership with...
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021 — Tucked in the mountains of Nepal, families and individuals have started to tune in to a new radio show, Rope Guna Fal (“You Reap What You Sow”). The show, supported by UNICEF and The Kendeda Fund, hit the airwaves in late September and casts...
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 — We spoke to Lambert Essien this month about his finance position with Population Media Center, which he considers his dream job. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Lambert Essien. I am the Finance Officer...
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 — As part of Population Media Center’s (PMC) commitment to ensure diverse and authentic stories are brought to the forefront, we are pleased to support Danielle Autumn Stratton as a participant of the Writers Lab developed by New York Women in Film & Television. “We...
September 2, 2021
September 2, 2021 — Albert Bandura, Ph.D., December 4, 1925 – July 26, 2021 Albert Bandura, PMC’s dear friend and a long-time member of the Advisory Board; was one of most influential psychologists of the twentieth century. He taught the world that human behavior is learned from role...
September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021 — PMC’s new Vice President of Development Operations Liz Borg takes a hands-on approach to fundraising: “out the door, on the road,” she calls it. In her past position with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in West Virginia, for example, she organized experiential activities, including a...
September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021 — While walking the streets of Huayacocotla in Veracruz, Mexico, you will find men, women, and children carrying small radios around town or in fields where they work – and they are all listening to the same community radio station: Radio Huayacocotla: La Voz Campesina....
August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 — Not Every Woman: A Virtual Discussion on the ‘Childfree Choice’ Leading childfree advocates will gather virtually to discuss the personal, environmental, financial, and sustainability factors many women and families consider when deciding to be childfree. Presented by Population Media Center (PMC), the Not Every...
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 — PMC’s recent rebroadcast of the hit radio show, Yam Yankré (“The Choice”), in Burkina Faso is driving the individual and community change necessary to rewrite the script on reproductive health and the rights of women and girls. Inspired by the life-changing storylines in the...
July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 — Throughout its broadcast, Jolokoto reached many thousands of people and had positive, lasting impacts in the lives of Nigerians — and on all life on Earth. Why Nigeria? Why Now? Nigeria is just one of 54 nations on the African continent, but as humanity...
July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has been cast to create play-based, social-emotional learning content for children by the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Play Well project. The program, supported by the LEGO Foundation, will reach more than 1.5...
June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021 — What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Foluwakemi Ogunkua. I am currently the Marketing and Communications officer for Population Media Center-Nigeria. May 2021 marks my two years anniversary working for PMC. What is your favorite...
June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021 — This release was original shared on cinestory.org. The CineStory Foundation is excited to announce that writer Audrey Webb is the recipient of the 2021 Population Media Center (PMC) CineStory Scholarship for her script DEAD NAME. PMC covered the cost for Audrey’s attendance at the...
June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021 — Since our founding, Population Media Center (PMC) has cast itself as a reliable co-star with the creative talent, mission-driven professionals, and government agencies of Ethiopia. When the National Service Radio of Ethiopia aired our first drama in 2002, it got a five-star rating from...
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021 — We spoke to Seruwooza Yunusu this month about his acting career with Population Media Center and his love for the performing arts. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Seruwooza Yunusu and I am an...
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has announced a partnership with Radio Huayacocotla to broadcast Toma Mi Mano (“Take My Hand”) across seven Mexican states starting in June 2021. Radio Huayacocotla is an indigenous community radio station, which, according to...
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit implementing entertainment education to improve the rights of women and girls and environmental sustainability, is pleased to announce the addition of Carolyn Gilbert in the role of Senior Program & Partnership Development Associate. Gilbert’s addition to the...
April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021 — The midwives in the Western Highlands of Guatemala are highly regarded leaders in their community, especially in their work on reproductive and prenatal health care. Their hands-on work in health clinics put them on the front lines when it comes to enforcing or changing...
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 — The Population Institute, Population Media Center’s sister organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Mogelgaard as President and CEO, effective May 3, 2021. She succeeds Robert Walker, who is retiring as President and CEO after working 12 years for the Institute. For...
April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Zambia has extended its support for two popular radio shows developed through the USAID Community Radio Program to help educate the public and improve the health of women and children in Zambia. Population Media Center (PMC),...
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 — What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Alfred Twahirwa, but people call me Alfa. I am working for PMC as Head Writer in Rwanda. I have also worked for PMC as a scriptwriter international trainer....
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021 — Powerful change takes time. Social justice requires shifting numerous aspects within our communities and within our individual perspectives. Population Media Center, a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, started work in Haiti in 2013 addressing many issues, including a deeply embedded system of...
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021 — We spoke to Natalia Cereser this month about her life in Guatemala, her work for PMC, and her work running a world class marketing agency. What is your name and positions with PMC and Lafábrica&Jotabequ/GREY? I am Natalia Cereser, and I am the Resident...
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 — In 2020, two popular Zambian radio shows ended – storylines were wrapped up and characters made their final appearances to fans. Kwishilya (“Over the Horizon”) and Siñalamba (“Breaking the Barrier”) were produced by Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good. These...
February 13, 2021
February 13, 2021 — PMC’s Long-Running Umurage Series Continues Across Rwanda Together with Umurage Communication for Development (UmC), PMC-Rwanda has entertained Rwandans with the popular Umurage series since 2007. The early success of Umurage Urukwiye and the importance of its messages on environmental protection and the rights of...
January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has announced a partnership with UNICEF, The Kendeda Fund, and the Antenna Foundation Nepal (AFN) to create and broadcast a 104-episode radio show in Nepal. Capitalizing on each organization’s respective strength, the...
January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021 — We spoke to Justin Mukumbuta Mubita this month about his life in Zambia, his job at PMC, and the origins of his storytelling talents. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Justin Mukumbuta Mubita. At...
January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 — As COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world, it became clear that business could not go on as usual. At Population Media Center, we found ourselves responding on numerous fronts. First, early in the pandemic it was obvious that many issues we focus on were...
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021 — Population Media Center is, at its core, a women’s rights organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being and status of women and girls around the world. Families, communities, and nations benefit when women have the ability to pursue their talents. Empowering women and girls is...
January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021 — The Agashi series is not your average entertainment — it’s changing lives. PMC-Burundi has entertained millions of Burundians with the beloved Agashi (“Hey! Look Again!”) radio series, which started in 2014 and has been followed by two sequel programs since. The success of Agashi...
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021 — At PMC, audience feedback is coveted. The insight we glean directly from our audiences is an important part of what makes our shows successful – and that includes feedback before a show hits the airwaves. In Kenya, three focus groups previewed an upcoming PMC...
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 — Ethiopia was the first country in which Population Media Center (PMC) broadcast long-running radio shows for social change, beginning in 2002. Now, Nekakat (“Cracked”) is live in multiple regions of Ethiopia: Amhara; Tigray; Oromia; and Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNP). “The launch...
December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020 — This article was originally posted on allafrica.com John Mugabo (not real name) lives in Gasabo district. He says that Umurage (“Heritage for a Better Future”) radio drama series has helped him understand how couples should find a common ground when it comes to family...
December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020 — Ephraim Okon has dedicated to his life to improving life in Nigeria – both in his role at Population Media Center (PMC) and as a local leader and traditional title holder in his Clan in Akwa Ibom State. In recognition of his commitment to...
November 27, 2020
November 27, 2020 — This month, we spoke to Tharcisse Hicuburundi to learn more about his life, work at PMC, and his 16-kilometer journey to work every day. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC? My name is Tharcisse Hicuburundi. I am...
November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020 — A Message from Population Media Center President and Founder Bill Ryerson PMC works in many places where democracy has been destroyed. We are familiar with the playbook that stokes authoritarianism, attacks opposition, and makes it impossible or scary to vote. Nonetheless, we are able...
November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020 — Every night 3.5 million viewers in Mexico switched their televisions to Televisa’s channel two to watch Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”). The 47-episode, award-winning show followed the stories of four women at different ages as they navigated life, love, and tough choices. The...
November 2, 2020
November 2, 2020 — And the winner is… Vencer el Miedo! Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”), a telenovela co-produced by Population Media Center (PMC) and Grupo Televisa, was written to make a positive impact on the lives of viewers through an engaging and emotional storyline – all while...
October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020 — This article was originally posted on pmldaily.com. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek Charles Peter Mayiga has singled out poverty as the key issue leading to population growth in the country. Uganda has one of the fastest population growth in the world. “People who don’t...
October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020 — We spoke to Susan Jones this month about what drew her to work at PMC and what it means to make a difference in the world “one spreadsheet at a time.” What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for PMC?...
October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020 — Global Handwashing Day is an observance holiday celebrated by the Global Handwashing Partnership and other organizations – Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, UNICEF, and more – on October 15. The focus of Global Hand Washing Day 2020 is “Hand Hygiene for All.”...
October 6, 2020
October 6, 2020 — Internation Day of the Girl is an observance holiday celebrated by the United Nations on October 11. This day focuses on the need to address the challenges girls face and aims to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. To celebrate...
October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020 — On September 17, Population Media Center President and Founder, Bill Ryerson, hosted a virtual panel with registrants from 21 countries, 50 minutes of dialog, and insight from a unique array of panelists inspired by the recent film, Endgame 2050. With a title like Endgame 2050, you might expect...
October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit implementing entertainment-education to improve the rights of women and girls and environmental sustainability, is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Fafard in the new role of Digital Marketing & Advocacy Manager. Fafard’s addition to the Marketing and Communications team will be significant as PMC seeks to evolve...
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has received initial funding of $579,005 to support the work of UNFPA-UNICEF’s Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation. It’s expected, and already being seen, that COVID-19 increases the practice...
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020 — PMC’s Umurage 2 (“Inheritance for a Better Future”) was broadcast on five radio stations across Rwanda, addressing family planning and couple communication, antenatal and post-natal care, adolescent sexual health, gender-based violence, and malaria. To accompany this 54-episode radio show, the PMC-Rwanda team designed numerous...
September 1, 2020
September 1, 2020 — Jonas Chindamba walked 104 miles from his home village in Zambia to the Mpika Community Radio station to pick up a T-shirt representing his favorite radio show. This journey takes four days by foot and includes passage through North Luangwa National Park, home to...
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