Innovalab

Welcome to InnovaLab, PMC’s innovation hub! At the heart of Population Media Center, InnovaLab sparks creativity and drives experimentation to tackle global sustainability challenges. As an integral part of PMC, InnovaLab isn’t an independent brand but the cutting-edge arm of our mission. It’s a dynamic space for visionaries eager to create groundbreaking projects and test scalable solutions. Join us in shaping a sustainable future with forward-thinking innovation and boundless creativity.

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What Is InnovaLab?

Igniting Sustainable Change through Innovation

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InnovaLab by the Numbers

InnovaLab ignites and drives innovation within Population Media Center (PMC), harnessing the latest ideas and technologies to address critical sustainability challenges. Here’s a snapshot of our impact and current projects:

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Our Projects

Toma Mi Mano

: Digital AudioNovella, U.S.

Toma Mi Mano (“Take My Hand”) is a 156-episode Spanish-language audionovela produced by Population Media Center. Originally aired in Guatemala and Mexico, it relaunched in the U.S. in 2024 as part of PMC’s InnovaLab extension. Blending drama with education, the series tackles teen pregnancy, family planning, gender-based violence, and gang violence—using storytelling to spark awareness and inspire change.

Papás Por Conveniencia: Television Series, Mexico

Papás Por Conveniencia (“Conveniently a Family”) is a hit Mexican telenovela produced by Rosy Ocampo in partnership with Population Media Center and Televisa. Blending entertainment with social impact, the series addresses teenage pregnancy, sexual and gender-based violence, and STIs—sparking dialogue and challenging norms while promoting healthier choices and stronger family dynamics.

Insaka Ya Bumi: Call-In Radio Talk Show, Copperbelt, Zambia

Insaka Ya Bumi (“Community Health Dialogue Forum”) is a live, one-hour call-in radio show aired on eight stations in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. Each of the 18 episodes per station featured health experts answering listener questions on HIV, family planning, gender-based violence, and maternal health. Interactive quizzes engaged audiences and reinforced learning throughout the series.

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Dambo Lathu: Comic Book Series, Eastern Province, Zambia

In Zambia’s Eastern Province, where nearly 40% of girls face teenage pregnancy, PMC-Zambia launched Dambo Lathu (“Our Swamp”)—a four-part comic book series brought to life through school-based screenings and discussions. Over three months, nine schools hosted 16 sessions each, using projected comic panels and live narration in Chichewa to spark honest conversations on early marriage, HIV, PrEP, and gender-based violence.

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Kasensa Kabuumi: Radio miniseries, Zambia

In Zambia’s Southern Province, PMC-Zambia launched Kasensa Kabuumi (“Fountain of Life”), a four-part radio miniseries designed to ignite reflection and dialogue on HIV prevention, family planning, and gender-based violence. Aired weekly across five stations and shared on social media, the series followed relatable characters navigating tough choices and shifting social norms.

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LOCAL STORIES, GLOBAL IMPACT

Our team produces quality, impactful, local stories that
shift the narrative for populations around the world
and drive impact.
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