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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),...
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), a non-profit leader in entertainment that creates social and environmental change, is looking for a Website Partner who wants to build a powerful inbound website. We’re looking for a partner who will utilize PMC’s positioning, messaging, audience segments, buyer journeys,...
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 — Population Media Center (PMC) is saddened by the loss of Sonny Fox. Sonny was PMC’s former West Coast Representative and worked with PMC’s founder and president, Bill Ryerson, before PMC was founded. Sonny served as PMC’s West Coast Representative from 2006 until 2013, organizing...
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...
February 9, 2021
February 9, 2021 — Population Media Center (PMC), a non-profit leader in entertainment that creates social and environmental change, knows the importance of being audience-centric. We believe brands that resonate are built from a meaningful understanding of the audience’s needs. PMC is looking for a Brand Partner who...
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 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 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 — This month we spoke to Leconte Joseph, a Messenger for the team developing PMC-Haiti’s show Zoukoutap 3 (“To Limp”), about the strong connections between our Haitian staff members, and the excitement audience members have for each new show in the Zoukoutap series. What is...
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 25, 2020
September 25, 2020 — What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg mean to us? Hope, perseverance, and change – long-lasting change. Women will never again be so shackled by stereotypes and discrimination. RBG methodically took aim at societal expectations and unjust laws designed to limit the potential of women and...
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...
August 31, 2020
August 31, 2020 — This month we spoke to Emmanuel Nuwamanya, PMC-Rwanda’s Marketing & Communications Officer, about creating powerful communications for PMC dramas in Rwanda, and how PMC shows can touch the hearts of our audiences. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for...
August 25, 2020
August 25, 2020 — On July 21, 2020, Population Media Center (PMC) celebrated the U.S. premiere of Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”) on Univision. This 47-episode social impact TV show was a co-production between PMC and Televisa, a Mexican based mass media company that is the largest...
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 “One Planet, Many People” video contest. Founded in 2015 and now in its fifth year, the annual creative competition saw its best year ever, with over 320 entries. Students were tasked...
July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC) condemns the alleged policies and actions of the People’s Republic of China as they relate to the Uighur people’s reproductive self-determination. A recently concluded Associated Press (AP) investigation has exposed a xenophobic campaign of horror taking place in Xinjiang Uighur...
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020 — This month we spoke to Samuel Lamery Pierre, a member of the marketing team for PMC-Haiti’s show Zoukoutap 3 (“To Limp”), about taking photography from a personal project to a profession, and how Zoukoutap reflects essential Haitian culture and traditions. What is your name, position, and...
June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020 — As an organization working toward a sustainable planet with equal rights for all, PMC relies on leaders who envision a world that empowers all people and have the abilities to assess our united progress towards success. That is why we are thrilled to welcome...
June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020 — Earl Babbie first met Bill Ryerson, PMC’s President and Founder, in the mid-1970s, more than 20 years before Bill formed Population Media Center. Earl was the Chairman of the Sociology Department at the University of Hawaii, and Bill was speaking on campus. Although the...
June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020 — Population Media Center stands for a sustainable planet with equal rights for all. This does not mean securing rights for only some people, valuing some lives. We at PMC demand justice, equality, and inclusiveness. The health and well-being of people and planet depend upon...
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2020 — This month we spoke to Francis ONYANGO, an actor with PMC-Uganda’s show Sotakai (“Footsteps”), to learn about stepping into a new art form through radio, and how the Sotakai drama team has become a family. What is your name, position, and how long have you...
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, is pleased to announce two new funding awards from The Erik E. and Edith H. Bergstrom Foundation (Bergstrom Foundation). Bergstrom Foundation’s generous philanthropic gift includes a $180,000 award in support of a...
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020 — This month we spoke to Oluwaseun, an actress with PMC-Nigeria’s show Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”), to learn about getting into character as the no-nonsense Mama Bisi, and how acting brings the storylines alive. What is your name, position, and how long have you worked for...
April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has been named a finalist in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas in Media and Entertainment. The winners were announced today, honoring the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged...
April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020 — In 2017, the groundbreaking book Drawdown reoriented international dialog about human-forced global climate change. The tome became a New York Times bestseller because it demonstrated, clearly and irrefutably, that humanity could take immediate, practical action to lower our global CO2 emissions — using tools...
April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020 — The truth is, viruses like COVID-19 don’t care about where you live, your gender, or your socio-economic status. But where you live, your gender, and your socio-economic status certainly impact your risk for contracting this virus. Self-isolation or quarantine is almost impossible when your...
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020 — This month we reached out to Jean Paul, the assistant producer to our team in Burundi, to learn about his history in journalism, and why he loves working on social & behavior change communications. What is your name, position, and how long have you...
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020 — This message was updated on November 11, 2020 Dear friends of PMC, As humanity continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we at PMC have adapted our practices to ensure the health and safety of our workforce, our partners, and the communities around us. In...
March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020 — CineStory is excited to announce that the writing team of Paul Karp and Sara Dolin has been awarded the 2020 Population Media Center (PMC) CineStory Scholarship for their script, Extra-Ordinary Jess. PMC will be covering the cost for Paul and Sara to attend the...
March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international leader in entertainment designed to empower girls and protect the environment, is currently soliciting proposals from qualified professional technology vendors for a full range of Information Technology (IT) Support Services for its assets under managed services (currently approximately 31). The qualified...
February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020 — Toma mi Mano (“Take My Hand”) concluded this fall in Guatemala after a celebrated 156-episode run. We connected with one of the stars to talk about life as an actor, and how Toma mi Mano was a game changer. What is your name, position,...
February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020 — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation this week announced Population Media Center (PMC) in partnership with Global Fund for Women, Marie Stopes International, and One Acre Fund was one of the highest-scoring proposals, designated as the Top 100, in its 100&Change competition...
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020 — Lights. Camera. ¡Acción! On January 2oth, film reels rolled and cameras flashed as Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”) launched to dramatic fanfare in Mexico. The co-production of Population Media Center (PMC) and Televisa set out with a sky-high goal: to captivate viewers across Mexico...
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020 — Alice and Geoffrey Mwaba’s romance was a whirlwind. The two met in the streets of Tazara township in Zambia when Alice was 18 and Geoffrey was 24, marrying within a year. Their first child arrived that same year, and another five children eventually followed....
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020 — Akakunizo (“Jigsaw Puzzle”), one of our two shows airing in Uganda, is in full swing. We recently caught up with one of our writers for the show to learn more about the day-to-day creating hit radio for change in Uganda, and what inspires her...
January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020 — Much has been written about escapism – those moments when we turn to something to take our minds off things that seem scary, overwhelming, sad, or difficult. And of course, movies, stories, TV, and games are common escapist tools. And, they’re good for us...
January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020 — Following the sweeping popularity of the first season of Agashi (“Hey! Look Again!”), PMC launched a second season to widespread acclaim in Burundi. With 208 episodes, Agashi 2 addressed a number of key themes including reproductive health, gender equality, family planning, hygiene, and nutrition. And...
December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019 — In 2018, 32.7 million girls and women in Mexico were mothers. Six out of every ten of them were around 14 years old when they had their first child. When Population Media Center (PMC), an NGO creating entertainment driven by social impact, researched the...
November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international leader in entertainment designed to empower girls and protect the environment, is pleased to announce the addition of Erica Goldberg as Program Manager. Goldberg, who has more than seven years’ experience managing international USAID projects, will be managing PMC’s work in...
November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019 — Population Media Center’s founder and President, Bill Ryerson, recently attended the Nairobi Summit — a critical international event marking the 25th anniversary of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, or ICPD. Bill joined over 6,000 world leaders, NGO representatives, youth activists, and...
October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019 — Arden Down doesn’t want to help anyone. That may sound like a surprising statement coming from a woman whose career has been oriented around counseling others and whose life is packed with activism and volunteering. “I don’t want to help people,” she says, “I...
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019 — Poverty rates in Haiti are high, and every parent wants a good future for their child. What’s known in Haiti as “Restavek” is a system that, on the surface, is supposed to support at-risk kids. In reality, it is a form of child slavery,...
August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019 — The scene: the eastern plains regions of Nepal, August 2019. The players: two nonprofits with a goal of creating lasting social change. The medium: street theater! Since 2016, Population Media Center (PMC), a global NGO creating social impact driven by entertainment, has been a...
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019 — On August 26, 1920, the United States Congress certified an amendment granting women the right to vote. The signing of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution followed a rugged 40-year history in which activists faced ostracism, brutality, and criminal records in their fight...
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019 — A nonprofit entertainment company dedicated to social impact, Population Media Center (PMC), is thrilled to announce the launch of Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”), its seventh radio show in Nigeria. Previous shows have been highly popular and impactful, shifting perspectives and social acceptability around widespread...
July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019 — Population Media Center (PMC) has expanded its Marketing and Communications team, welcoming Kyle Bodge to the role of Marketing Associate. A recent graduate from the University of Vermont with a BS in Health Sciences, Bodge has three years of publicity coordination, social media management,...
July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit implementing entertainment-education to improve the rights of women and girls and environmental protections, is pleased to announce the addition of Bria Holness in the new role of Donor Engagement Officer. Holness’ addition to the Development team will...
July 2, 2019
July 2, 2019 — The June edition of NonProfitPRO recognized the “2019 Nonprofit Professionals of the Year.” Included among those recognized this year is Bill Ryerson, President and Founder of Population Media Center (PMC). There are nine categories within the contest and Ryerson was selected as the winner...
June 28, 2019
June 28, 2019 — Four current and upcoming college students are celebrating $1,000 scholarship prizes after winning this year’s “One Planet, Many People” video contest organized by Population Media Center (PMC). By creating videos under a minute long that examine the impacts of human population growth on their...
June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019 — Earlier this month, the Vice President of Content at Televisa, a Mexican entertainment company that is the largest source of programming in the Spanish-speaking world, announced an upcoming project with Population Media Center (PMC). Rosy Ocampo, a Mexican television executive and producer now responsible...
June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019 — This past month, the selection process for writers and producers for Population Media Center’s two new shows in Uganda commenced. Held at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto, a suburb of the Capital City Kampala, 39 writers attended the first week of training in addition to...
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019 — Every good show has to have great music. It sets the mood. It transports our minds to particular places, characters, and stories. As a part of one of PMC’s new radio shows, Siñalamba (“Breaking the Barrier”) in Zambia, PMC-Zambia ran a contest asking people...
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019 — Recognizing his tremendous service to Population Media Center, the Board of Directors recently recognized Dr. Negussie Teffera for his exemplary and dedicated work as Resident Representative of PMC-Ethiopia from 2000 to 2019. In a resolution on April 16th, the board honored his two decades...
May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019 — Population Media Center announced a new position earlier this year, hiring Carly Wickell as the nonprofit’s first Prospect Research and Database Manager. Carly is an Information Technology Manager with over six years of experience in relational database maintenance, SQL, user-centered research as well as experience in leadership, analytics, and reporting. Her most...
April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019 — Written by Bill Ryerson. Some PMC donors have reached the magical age of 70 1⁄2 when required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs begin to happen. And now that many donors have lost the ability to itemize charitable contributions with the recent tax legislation, I...
April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019 — On March 20, 2019, Population Media Center’s strong financial health along with its accountability and transparency earned it another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the seventh consecutive year that Population Media Center (PMC) has received this top distinction. Only six...
March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 — Population Media Center (PMC) and PMC’s local office, Umurage Communication for Development, based in Kigali, Rwanda recently concluded national broadcast of the radio show, Umurage. Umurage ran for one year (156 episodes, broadcast June 2017 – June 2018) in Kinyarwanda, one of Rwanda’s official languages. The...
March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019 — Last summer, a fuel riot erupted in Haiti after the government announced a reduction in fuel subsidies which would result in major increases in the price of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. The announcement led to protests and civil unrest throughout the country for days...
February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019 — CineStory is excited to announce that E. Napoletano is the recipient of the 2019 Population Media Center (PMC) CineStory Scholarship. PMC will cover the cost for E. to attend the 2019 CineStory TV retreat held in Idyllwild, CA this March. E. Napoletano hails from...
February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019 — Last year, Population Media Center awarded $4,000 USD in prizes to the winners of the “One Planet, Many People” video contest for 14-18 year olds around the world. Last year’s contest saw hundreds of amazing entries focused on exploring how a rapidly growing human...
February 5, 2019
February 5, 2019 — Nepal has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, with Girls Not Brides reporting 41 percent of Nepali girls being married before they are 18 years old. Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit entertainment company, addressed child marriage as...
November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018 — Population Media Center is excited to announce Umurage (“Inheritance for a Better Future”) will be back for another season in Rwanda! Umurage has captured the hearts and imagination of Rwandans with season two reaching an estimated 1.1 million loyal listeners every week from June 2017 to...
October 12, 2018
October 12, 2018 — Following the success of its multi-Emmy Award® nominated series East Los High, Population Media Center (PMC) has launched a dedicated US content arm led by Lisa Caruso. It will be focused on developing, financing, and producing original series in various formats and genres on traditional...
September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018 — Photo by Carlos Drews courtesy of the Jane Goodall Institute. The main objective of The Journal of Development Communication is to examine the role of communication in national and regional development. The most recent edition of the journal includes an article authored by three Population...
July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018 — On July 3rd, the organizers of the 2018 International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit (SBCC Summit) shared the declaration that emerged from the event. The five-day summit, held two months ago in Indonesia, included 1,200 professionals from 90 different countries and focused on...
July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018 — On June 26, 2018, A New Reality: Human Evolution for a Sustainable Future was released. Although it certainly looks at a mix of science and culture, this book diverges from many sustainability books. Its ambitions and lessons are both grand and simple, interpreting, understanding,...
July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018 — On July 11th, 2018, concerned citizens and global advocates celebrated World Population Day, an annual event that emphasizes the urgency and importance of population issues. This year, the focus was “Family Planning is a Human Right.” Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit dedicated...
June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018 — Population Media Center (PMC) has broadcast in more than 50 countries and helped more than 500 million people live healthier lives. When PMC started in 1998, we hoped to build a community of donors, volunteers, and advocates — and we hoped to make a...
June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently awarded $2.6 million to Population Media Center (PMC) to develop and disseminate content targeting behavior change for use on community radio to support improvements in the health of Zambian women and...
May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018 — It’s estimated that more than 350,000 Congolese listened regularly to Pambazuko (“New Dawn”), an entertaining radio show in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that was designed to educate as well as entertain. Listeners showed increased knowledge in topics ranging from contraception to...
May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018 — Population Media Center awarded $4,000 USD in prizes to winners of this year’s “One Planet, Many People” video contest for 14-18-year-olds around the world. The contest featured cash prizes for creating a short video, under two minutes, exploring how a rapidly growing human population might...
May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018 — Entertainment-education is a dynamic field with diverse application. From April 16-20, 2018 the International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit (SBCC Summit) focused on the power of entertainment-education, and Population Media Center (PMC) was a sponsoring organization for the conference. The cross-section of 1,200...
April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018 — Reverend Itang Young tends to be drawn to big challenges. That’s why she has dedicated much of her time and talents toward advocating for youth, environmental justice, and women and girls in marginalized communities. She has built her personal and professional life around a...
April 12, 2018
April 12, 2018 — On March 21, 2018, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced East Los High as a nominee for “Outstanding Directing Special Class.” This is the sixth Daytime Emmy nomination for the East Los High series, which finished its U.S. broadcast in December...
March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018 — Robert Wyman, Professor of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology at Yale University, has been an activist concerned with overpopulation for a long time. While he was on the Board of Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, he met PMC’s President, Bill Ryerson, and started serving on...
March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018 — After 12 years as Population Media Center’s Director of Development, Paul Ugalde has decided it’s time to switch gears. He is excited for the learning curve that will come from supporting development efforts in a different field as Development Manager for Vermont’s Shelburne Museum....
March 6, 2018
March 6, 2018 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit that creates hit entertainment to address the rights of women and girls and environmental sustainability, just launched a new Spanish radio show in Guatemala. The 156-episode show will broadcast from now until September 2019 and will address...
March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018 — On March 1, 2018, Population Media Center’s strong financial health along with its transparency earned it another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the sixth consecutive year that Population Media Center (PMC) has received this top distinction. Only six...
February 10, 2018
February 10, 2018 — Population Media Center (PMC) is saddened by the loss of David Poindexter. David worked with PMC’s founder and president, Bill Ryerson, long before PMC was founded. Knowing David as colleague and friend for 47 years, Bill cites David’s mentorship as what enabled him to...
January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018 — Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, January 15th, is a holiday in the United States. He was an incredible leader, speaking and organizing across the country and giving many famous speeches including the infamous “I have a dream” speech. He was a leader of the...
January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018 — The first year of the Trump/Pence administration brought with it incredible attacks on sexual and reproductive health and rights. With policies, both international and domestic in scope, that are impacting the health and lives of people around the world, Population Institute has launched rePROS...
December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit that creates hit entertainment to address women’s rights and the environment, is celebrating a new partnership this holiday season. PMC has partnered with an international advertising agency, Lafábrica&jotabequ/GREY, to create a new hit radio show in Guatemala....
December 12, 2017
December 12, 2017 — Every business needs good accounting to succeed, and that becomes more challenging when your organization is split across continents, languages, and currencies. That challenge appealed to Susan Jones, Population Media Center’s (PMC) new Finance Associate, who will contribute to PMC’s overall plan to triple...
November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017 — Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit leader in entertainment-education dedicated to women’s rights and the environment, has selected Kiren Bansal to serve in the newly-created role of Associate Vice President of Development. This role is charged with shaping the strategy for contributed income...
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 — Meetings started on Monday, October 23rd after resident representatives had arrived in the United States from Guatemala, Nepal, Burundi, Nigeria, Haiti, and others. It was the beginning of a week to plan strategically about improving operations and expanding the impact of Population Media Center...
November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017 — Population Media Center (PMC) launched its first annual #GETREEL campaign this fall. The 6-week effort was designed to increase awareness about the realities faced by women and girls and raise $200,000 for addressing gender inequality around the world. #GETREEL ran September 12 – October 24 and succeeded in reaching...
August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017 — On September 12, 2017, Population Media Center (PMC) will kick-off our first ever Annual Campaign – #GETREEL. It’s an opportunity to #GETREEL about the rights of women and girls and the power entertainment has to make a difference. We want you to participate! We are looking...
August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017 — You can’t have a hit show without some catchy music. Last month Population Media Center (PMC) launched a new radio show Umurage (“Inheritance for a Better Future”) across eight radio stations in Rwanda and Igor Mabano, 22, also known in Rwanda as “Drummer,” made...
July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017 — On June 27th people danced in the sun at Marasa Umubano Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda to celebrate a new radio show. The Rwandan team for the Population Media Center was launching Umurage (“Inheritance for a Better Future”), a radio drama which not only features enticing...
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017 — On September 12, Population Media Center (PMC) will kick-off our first ever Annual Campaign. This inaugural effort will be called the #GETREEL Campaign: an exciting, multi-media, multi-channel effort to educate and advocate on behalf of women and girls. With support from our PMC Board of...
July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017 — In April, the Nigerian Population Media Center (PMC) team traveled in different areas of Nigeria to promote two radio dramas currently broadcasting: Jangala (“Song of Life”) and A Dade Ana Yi (“Truth Always Prevails”). As the lively and vibrant teams traveled through busy streets playing music and...
July 3, 2017
July 3, 2017 — In December, a new study from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city, Kinshasa, analyzed the barriers preventing women from accessing birth control. The researchers observed that the rate of contraceptive use in Kinshasa, at 19 percent, was higher than any other province in...
June 28, 2017
June 28, 2017 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment designed to attract huge audiences and simultaneously improve the rights and well-being of people around the world, often meets with inspirational world leaders. On Friday, June 23, 2017, PMC leadership met with the Minister of...
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017 — An important new article was published in Science magazine this spring, The interaction of human population, food production, and biodiversity protection. Two of the three lead authors serve on Population Media Center’s Program Advisory Board: Eileen Crist and Bob Engelman. The third, Camilo Mora,...
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017 — Population Media Center’s Get Reel campaign shows the realities for women and girls around the world and showcases the power of PMC’s entertainment to create real change. Every week of the six-week campaign will illuminate a new part of the Get Reel story. We are recruiting...
June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017 — Paul Hawken, an environmentalist and best-selling author, set out to answer a nagging question: “Do we know what we need to do in order to arrest and reverse global warming?” The result is his latest book, Drawdown: The most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse...
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017 — Students from Desert View High School and Palo Verde Magnet High School in Tucson dominated the third annual video contest sponsored by the Population Media Center’s Arizona Chapter. The “One Planet, Many People” video contest, open to high school students throughout Arizona, featured cash...
April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017 — This year’s 21st annual Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) recognized Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot (OVER) as an Outstanding Book of the Year. OVER tied for “Most Likely to Save the Planet.” Weighing in at over seven pounds, OVER features over 150 heart-wrenching images of the...
April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017 — Sneha Jha spent her early childhood in the Mahottari district of Nepal and grew up in Kathmandu. Her mother instilled in her unusual ideas: she didn’t have to marry young and her studies were important. “I was only 15 when I appeared for my...
April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017 — Dede Keita will explain that you need to fully understand a community to make a sustainable impact. Population Media Center (PMC), an international nonprofit using entertainment to address social and environmental issues, completely agrees and builds this fundamental principal into its approach to creating...
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017 — Four stars is the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Population Media Center, an international nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls and protecting the environment, earned a 4-star rating for the fifth consecutive year because of strong financial health...
March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017 — School grounds were full of games, dancing, laughing, listening, and learning in multiple Burundi provinces in September and November of 2016. It was part of the activities surrounding an important radio drama, Agashi (“Hey! Look Again”). This unusual entertainment project is designed to address...
March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017 — It is with sadness that we share the passing of Erik E. Bergstrom. Erik was the co-executive director and one of the founders of the Erik and Edith Bergstrom Foundation based in Palo Alto, California. The foundation provides grants for organizations working in population...
February 21, 2017
February 21, 2017 — Thousands of spectators took to the streets and markets across two Nigerian states February 10th and 11th. People clamored to watch live roadshow performances and participate in the interactive radio sessions all related to popular radio dramas Jangala (“Song of Life”) and A Dade...
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017 — Joan Jeremiah didn’t expect to be named a Chief, and she certainly didn’t expect to be named Chief in a town where she didn’t grow up and where there had been no previous female chiefs. But that’s what happened. Joan, a woman who works...
January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017 — Population Media Center (PMC), a US-based nonprofit that uses entertainment to improve the rights of women and girls and protect the environment, is pleased to announce a new member of the headquarters team. Molly Frizzell has joined PMC as Program and Partnership Development Associate....
January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017 — When Lalita Raut’s brother told her “we need to follow the culture,” she was dubious and fearful. Her fears were warranted. Lalita was born and raised in Janakpur, Mujeliya in southeastern Nepal. It’s common for young girls to be married in Nepal. In fact,...
December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016 — Population Media Center’s entertaining stories create change on deeply entrenched beliefs and behaviors, particularly gender equity and the rights of women and girls. How is it possible to simultaneously entertain and create real change? The video will introduce you to the power and process...
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016 — Population Media Center (PMC) is pleased to announce that the “One Planet, Many People” video contest for Arizona high school students returns for its third consecutive year. The contest is now open and is offering awards of more than $4,000 in prize money. Entries...
October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016 — On the morning of October 11th, more than 300 people gathered at the Starview Palace Hotel in Gwarinpa. Representatives from various UN agencies, foundations, non-governmental organizations, Nigerian media outlets, community leaders, health agencies, and religious groups gathered to celebrate two new stories that began...
October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016 — Deep ecology takes a perspective that goes beyond the common label of environmentalism. Deep ecology indicates a commitment to the inherent value of all living creatures. It’s a shift from the emphasis that often accompanies environmental efforts, the need or benefit to human sustainability,...
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016 — ID Comms, the global media management consultancy, has announced a global partnership with Population Media Center (PMC), a non-governmental organization that uses mass media to promote the health and rights of women and girls and protect the environment. ID Comms will provide marketing advice,...
September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016 — On July 15th, fans got what they had been waiting for – season four of East Los High was now available on Hulu. To date, the program has received no fewer than 5 Emmy nominations and is one of the top performing shows on Hulu....
September 6, 2016
September 6, 2016 — On August 23rd, the drums could be heard in Bujumbura. The Drummers of Burundi are well-known for their loud, energetic percussions, their bright red, green, and white outfits, and for their acrobatic dance moves – not to mention the huge drums on their heads....
August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Global impact requires strategy and coordination. Almost two years ago, Population Media Center gathered its headquarters staff at a retreat in Burlington, Vermont. It was an opportunity to reflect on where the organization had been and, importantly, where it wanted to...
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT– Population Media Center, a US-based nonprofit that uses entertainment to promote human rights, health, and environmental protection, is pleased to announce the arrival of Lauren Montgomery-Rinehart as a Program Manager. She’ll be joining the headquarters team in the South Burlington, Vermont...
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016 — KANANGA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO– Valentin Mitendo, producer of a popular radio drama in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was thrilled to learn he would get the opportunity to meet Claude Bangumba while conducting research in Kananga. Claude was known to his...
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016 — KATHMANDU, NEPAL – With the film crew in the midst of an action scene, the martial arts superstar being filmed says “cut!” Usually, the director makes this call, but this is a unique case. Rajesh Hamal, a Nepali actor with so much notoriety people...
May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016 — It is with sadness we share news of the passing of our colleague Edwin A. Barry (pictured in center) on Saturday night after a long battle with cancer. He founded the Sustainable World Initiative in 2008 at our sister organization, the Population Institute. Ed was a...
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 — TUCSON, AZ–The Freshman Academy at Sunnyside High School provided 500 participants and most of the winners in a recent video contest sponsored by the Population Media Center’s Arizona Chapter. It was the second annual “One Planet, Many People” video contest, open to high school...
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016 — Not everyone sees the direct connection between reproductive rights and sustainability, but the Population & Sustainability Network works to change that. With headquarters in London, the Population & Sustainability Network (PSN) works to enhance the understanding of population dynamics and clearly illuminate how ensuring...
April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016 — KATHMANDU, NEPAL – As people gathered to celebrate the Nepali New Year, the former Nepali president was celebrating two new dramas designed to help stop child marriage. Population Media Center, a nonprofit that works on health and human rights issues globally, entertains audiences with...
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit dedicated to improving health and human rights globally with entertainment TV and radio programs, has selected David Walker to serve in the newly-created role of Executive Vice President. Walker will be joining the team...
March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016 — DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO–On February 24, 2016, radios in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo played the opening episode of Pambazuko (“The Dawn”). Listeners began to learn about Jaribu’s post-war poverty, Sheriya’s jealous husband, and Mawazo’s love of school. These stories and...
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT– A Vermont-based international development nonprofit, Population Media Center (PMC), has been granted consultative status to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). “We’re excited and proud to have achieved accreditation by UNEP,” says Joe Bish, PMC’s Director of Issue Advocacy. “The application process...
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Ephraim Okon grew up in the quiet village of Ikot Akata in Nigeria. His life in the village, and the fun of going to the farm in large groups to help with the crops, was an enjoyable one. But it...
February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – On February 1, 2016, Charity Navigator announced that for the fourth consecutive year Population Media Center (PMC) has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating, the top distinction from America’s largest independent charity evaluator. “Only nine percent of the charities we...
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016 — It is with deep sadness we share news of the unexpected death of our dear colleague, Alex Bozzette, on Monday, February 1st. Alex recently became a full-time Program Manager for PMC, after spending a year-long Global Health Corps fellowship working with the PMC-Burundi team....
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – On January 21st, the Population Institute of Washington, DC announced the winner for the best sexual health and population-focused radio show for 2015 at an evening gala in their offices on Capitol Hill. The radio show, Agashi (“Hey! Look Again!”) was...
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016 — BALI, INDONESIA — Population Media Center looks forward to an exciting International Conference on Family Planning in Bali next week. We hope to see you! Here are some specific events where PMC will be participating: January 25th Youth Pre-Conference: PMC Presents “Social Media: The Power...
December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015 — PARIS, FRANCE – In the Climate Generations Area of the Climate Talks in Paris, people filtered through a number of displays. One featured a large TV screen showing a young girl from Burundi going to school to be a nurse. How, you might ask,...
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Imagine if your job required daily immersion in news articles and reports that demonstrated the demise of the living world. Women dying unnecessarily in childbirth. Climate change causing massive food shortages. Parents giving their 10-year-old girls as child brides in...
November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015 — PMC has pasted the text of a letter to the editor by PMC’s Joe Bish and Center for Biological Diversity’s Stephanie Feldstein. See the original here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/22/human-ponzi-scheme-of-population-growth-cant-go-on-for-ever George Monbiot (There’s a population crisis all right. But probably not the one you’re thinking of, 20 November)...
October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – What happens when you take a popular serial drama and you put it on more than 40 radio stations, including one of the most popular radio stations in Haiti? You draw huge crowds of avid listeners, including more than 450,000...
September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – The Kendeda Fund, a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting the dignity of individuals and the sustainability of communities through investments in transformative leaders and ideas, has awarded $1.4 million to Population Media Center (PMC) for a new national radio...
August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – In order for Population Media Center’s (PMC) entertainment-education programming to be effective, the entertainment component must come first—our serial dramas can’t educate listeners if they aren’t compelled to tune in again and again, week after week. For us and our...
August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Part of what makes Population Media Center (PMC) so compelling to so many supporters is that our work touches on such a myriad of important social, health, and environmental issues. For some, it’s our work on extinction of species and...
August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015 — BEDFORD, TX – The Texas Chapter of Population Media Center (PMC-Texas) has announced the hiring of Yvette Hanshaw as its new Executive Director. Officially filling the role in June 2015, Hanshaw is leading PMC-Texas’s efforts to generate awareness and grassroots engagement in environmental and...
July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Two radio soap operas have hit the airwaves in Nigeria. The dramas, Tafigawalo (Working towards Change) in Pidgin, and Hannunka Mai Sanda (Power in your Hands) in Hausa, began broadcast on 6 July 2015. The programs, written and produced by...
July 10, 2015
July 10, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — Global Population Speak Out (Speak Out), an international environmental activist network, is petitioning Pope Francis to end the Holy Catholic Church’s opposition to the use of modern contraceptives. The launch of Speak Out’s petition coincides with World Population Day, July...
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, June 25, 2015 – A provocative new environmental book, Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot (OVER) has become an international media sensation. Featuring over 200 heart-wrenching images, the powerful book brings stark attention to the growing crisis posed by overdevelopment and human population size...
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015 — Guest Writer: Alex Bozzette, PMC Global Health Corps fellow in Burundi SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT — By GDP per capita, among 193 United Nations members, Burundi is the second poorest country on the planet.1 It is small, about the size of Maryland or two-thirds the...
May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 — TUCSON, AZ– Joyce Wang, a student at University High School in Tucson, has won the $1,000 grand prize in a video contest sponsored by the Population Media Center’s Arizona Chapter. Her video, “Fuel,” featured Tucson street scenes and showed the contributions to climate change...
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015 — RIO DE JANEIRO – It began with a simple chest pain. Later on, “Cadu” was not able to perform small gestures like climbing two or three steps or play beach soccer with his son. It could have been the symptoms of low blood pressure,...
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT – Parents deciding to have only two children in order to better provide for them, a young girl attending school, and a woman running a small shop at the market. These are some of the solutions to the world’s most pressing...
April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT – April 22, 2015 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day in the United States, offering a day of reflection, celebration, and work to protect the Earth. Of course, Mother Earth is worth protecting each and every day of the year....
April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015 — KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO – When Jean René Kwaka Mbangu and François Kimbuibi Munganga arrived at the bustling Mt Ngafula market on the outskirts of Kinshasa, they quickly realized that their voice – let alone their message about the importance of reproductive health,...
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015 — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences had some big news on April 1, 2015 and it wasn’t an April Fools joke. East Los High, a Hulu original series, received three Daytime Emmy nominations. Not only was this big news...
April 9, 2015
April 9, 2015 — Share-Net International, an online knowledge sharing platform for sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), is expanding to Burundi. This means that Share-Net Burundi is looking to hire a partner to create an online forum that generates active, frequent, and productive engagement among online members....
March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015 — When Laney Thornton thinks about philanthropy, he thinks about long-term sustainability, which leads him toward numerous environmental initiatives, but he also thinks about opportunities for his own learning and for the greatest impact. “PMC is one of my top organizations in terms of giving...
March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015 — RWAMAGANA DISTRICT, RWANDA– On Saturday January 31st, 2015, solidarity and kinship were hard at work as Rwandans joined forces for a day of “Umuganda” or “coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome.” On the last Saturday of every month, Rwandans work together...
February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015 — KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO– A new radio drama airing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this month entices audiences into a world where high-risk sex, poverty, friendship, and desperation collide to be simultaneously entertaining, controversial, and—educational. Airing on 10 community radio stations...
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015 — KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO – After four months of broadcast, a radio soap opera in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing increased listenership and lots of audience engagement. This bodes well for its creators, Population Media Center (PMC), who hope this...
February 11, 2015
February 11, 2015 — Looking to keep up-to-date with global population news? Check out our weekly news digest! SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Population Media Center is giving away more than four thousand copies of a dramatic new coffee table book beginning February 16th, 2015. Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot (OVER)...
February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT–High school students in Arizona can win cash prizes for creating a short video exploring how a rapidly growing human population might impact the world, Arizona, or their future quality of life. It’s a video contest called “One Planet, Many People” and is...
February 4, 2015
February 4, 2015 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Population Media Center (PMC) knows that strategic and audience-specific communications have tremendous impact. This year, PMC is looking to utilize a newly acquired domain name to help audiences understand solutions to important issues and easily determine which approach to implementing...
January 27, 2015
January 27, 2015 — Sometimes it has to be personal to be understood. That’s why Population Media Center-Ethiopia tells true personal stories to address crippling issues like rape, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. After publishing more than ten powerful books of short stories in Amharic, Population Media...
January 22, 2015
January 22, 2015 — KIGALI, RWANDA–On Sunday, January 11th, a crowd gathered around the handball court at Kimisagara, the biggest youth center in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. It was the second day of a two-day handball tournament – and today the senior players were on the...
November 18, 2014
November 18, 2014 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT–An interactive map of projects completed around the world, population projections for countries, amazing photography, and audio and video clips of dramatic TV and radio shows are just a few of the things you’ll find when you visit Population Media Center’s new...
November 12, 2014
November 12, 2014 — Guest Writer: Alex Bozzette, PMC Global Health Corps fellow in Burundi “She can’t write, so we skipped the signature. That’s OK, right?” Wrong. When you’re interviewing a patient and navigating the complex world of rural informed consent: very, very wrong. As a project coordinator...
October 23, 2014
October 23, 2014 — People in Burkina Faso listen to the radio, and for the past two years the radio has provided more than just hours of entertainment, it has also provided information that leads to healthier lives. This increased information results from the work of an international...
October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014 — MUREMERA, BURUNDI–Jeanne d’Arc Butoyi’s phone rang on June 24, 2014. When she answered, she didn’t know she’d be talking about something that had so profoundly helped her in her life. That was the first time she talked with someone from Population Media Center. Jean...
October 1, 2014
October 1, 2014 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT– This September, the International Journal of Population Research published an article looking at a unique aspect of behavior change relating to family planning and reproductive health: how much did those changes rely on perception of gender norms? “Gender and Reproductive Outcomes:...
September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014 — BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI– Jean Bosco Ndayishimiye, a Burundian who lives in the capital city of Bujumbura, found himself needing to consult his trusted advisor about what job he should apply for next in his career dedicated to improving the lives of others. With the help...
September 25, 2014
September 25, 2014 — FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE– Imagine that for 53 cents, you could reach someone in Sierra Leone with entertaining stories that educate about family planning and using bednets to prevent malaria. A United States nonprofit discovered this month that they didn’t have to imagine – the...
September 24, 2014
September 24, 2014 — TUCSON, ARIZONA– About 140 people learned about endangered species condoms and soap operas as methods to save the world on September 10th in Tucson, Arizona. The event, titled “How Can Condoms and Soap Operas Save the World?” was co-hosted by the Arizona Chapter of...
September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014 — KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO–A new radio show airing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo doesn’t promise to solve every challenge, but it is promising top-notch entertainment that will spur conversation and change. Radio Okapi, a nationwide radio station in the Democratic...
July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT–“I can’t believe we’ll be in Bujumbura on Friday,” says Alex Bozzette, a 2014-2015 Global Health Corps fellow being placed with Population Media Center. It was a Tuesday, and Bozzette was sitting with his co-fellow, Jean Sacha Barikumutima, in the modest offices of...
July 8, 2014
July 8, 2014 — BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI– Since January, people in Burundi have been listening to a new radio program called Agashi! (“Hey! Look Again!”). This 208-episode soap opera will air twice per week for two years, and uses Population Media Center’s highly successful entertainment-education approach to behavior change....
June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014 — Nairobi, Kenya – On June 24th, PMC’s Kenya Country Representative and long-time Sabido Methodology trainer Tom Kazungu spoke to a room full of people who were all concerned about illegal poaching and trade in wildlife products and told them that addressing the issue through...
June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014 — Kinshasa, D.R. Congo – Tuesday in Kinshasa marked a pivotal point for Population Media Center (PMC), as Lambert Mende, the Congolese Minister of Media, signed a Protocole d’Entente that will allow PMC to launch five new radio serial dramas in the Democratic Republic of...
June 25, 2014
June 25, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – Food, music, dancing….these are some of the elements you’ll find at different events throughout Burundi. And, although it’s not unusual for Burundian events to include these festive and cultural activities, it might be unusual for people to be rallying around a...
June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – There are a number of nonprofit organizations working to make the world a better place. GuideStar makes it easy to figure out what these organizations are really doing, what their missions are, and whether or not they are having an impact....
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – A radio soap opera aimed at improving human health and enhancing human rights will now be broadcast to more than 18 million additional Nigerians. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has partnered with Population Media Center (PMC) to increase the broadcast area...
June 14, 2014
June 14, 2014 — When Ténimba was 18 months old, she was afflicted by polio, which left her paralyzed. By the age of 10, Ténimba had lost both her parents. As a disabled orphan, Ténimba was deprived of basic care, opportunities for education, and excluded from any family...
June 14, 2014
June 14, 2014 — In Burkina Faso, François and his wife listen to a popular radio program, Yam Yankré (“The Choice”), when he gets home from work. François and his wife already have six children and they struggle to support and feed them. François explains that he and...
June 12, 2014
June 12, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – The people have voted! Population Media Center, a global leader in entertainment-education for social good, has been chosen to be part of the program line-up at the 2014 South by Southwest Eco (SXSW Eco) conference taking place October 6-8 in Austin,...
May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – Bram Kleppner believes in working hard to tackle difficult problems. This is just one of the reasons Population Media Center recently named Kleppner as Chair of its Board of Directors. “We are very lucky,” says Population Media Center President, Bill Ryerson,...
May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – When Kriss Barker first met Bill Ryerson in Washington DC, she thought he must be mistaken. It was 2001, and Barker, an expert in public health communications, didn’t think the numbers Ryerson was reciting were possible. Ryerson was discussing a communications...
April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT – When Gabin Kifukiau accepted the job of Country Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a United States nonprofit, he didn’t know that some of his training would come from Burundi and Rwanda. In March of 2014, Kifukiau and...
April 2, 2014
April 2, 2014 — SHELBURNE, VT –Population Media Center (PMC) knows that strategic and audience-specific communications have tremendous impact. This year, PMC has two exciting opportunities. First, PMC will be partnering to produce a worldwide campaign titled Global Population Speak Out in 2015. Second, PMC is poised to...
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