Projects

A Dade Ana Yi

2016-2017

Radio Show

Nigeria

PMC produced A Dade Ana Y (“Truth Always Prevails”), a 104-episode Hausa-language radio drama, reached listeners throughout 17 states in northern Nigeria.

Agashi Series

2014-2016

Radio Show

Burundi

Agashi (“Hey! Look Again!”), a long-running radio drama series in Burundi, reached over one million loyal listeners weekly. The series ran for more than eight years, inspiring solid strides toward family planning and gender equality.

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Akakunizo

2019-2021

Radio Show

Uganda

Akakunizo (“Jigsaw Puzzle”), a 156-episode Luganda-language radio drama, is airing across multiple districts from Northeastern to Central-western Uganda. Exploring family planning, sexual and gender-based violence, and maternal health.

Ashreat Al Amal

2004-2006

Radio Show

Sudan

Ashreat Al Amal (“Signals of Hope”), a 144-episode Arabic radio drama, aired twice weekly on Radio Omdurman in Sudan. As Sudan’s longest-running radio show, it aired with airtime donated by the Ministry of Information and Communication.

Barnusietehdeh!

2022-2023

Radio Show

Liberia

Barnusietehdeh (“Let’s Do The Right Thing”) was produced in March 2023.

Cesiri Tono

2004-2005

Radio Show

Burkina Faso Côte D’Ivoire Mali

Cesiri Tono (All the Rewards of Courage and Hardwork), a 144-episode radio drama in Dioula—a widely spoken language across Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mali—aired from November 2004 through October 2005.

Colors We Made

2026

Short Film

United States

In this Sci-Fi love story, a grieving man named Jace embarks on a transformative road trip with two supportive friends, seeking solace as he confronts the loss of his past lover and unborn child.

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Coñal Keele

Radio Show

Senegal

PMC produced Coñal Keele (“Harvesting the Seeds of Life”) in Senegal. As part of PMC’s Whole Society Strategy, the show tackled issues around sexual relationships and HIV/AIDS.

Dambo Lathu

2024

Comic Book

Zambia

Dambo Lathu (“Our Swamp”), a four-episode comic book series, reached students and community members in Zambia sparking conversations around gender-based violence, HIV prevention, and early marriage.

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Dhimbiba

2002-2004

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Dhimbiba (“Getting the Best Out of Life”) a 240-episode radio drama in Oromiffa aired on Ethiopia’s National Service Radio, engaged approximately half the country’s population—around 40 million listeners.

East Los High

2013-2016

Television Show

United States

East Los High, a six-time Emmy-nominated series and one of Hulu’s top five shows during its first season, featured Hollywood’s first all-Latino cast. Produced in association with Wise Entertainment.

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Echoes of Change

2011-2013

Radio Show

Papua New Guinea

Echoes of Change, a 208-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired in Papua New Guinea from February 2011 through May 2013. Broadcast twice weekly on FM 100—Papua New Guinea’s most popular and far-reaching radio station.

Elembo

2015-2016

Radio Show

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Elembo (“Footprint”), a locally produced radio drama in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reached hundreds of thousands of listeners with powerful stories of high-risk sex, poverty, and friendship.

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Fenote

2010-2011

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Fenote (“The Right Road”), a live radio talk show in Ethiopia, aired from October 2010 to June 2011 as part of the Whole Society Strategy supporting Mieraf (“New Beginning”).

Gobe da Haske

2006-2007

Radio Show

Niger

Gobe da Haske (“Tomorrow Will Be a Brighter Day”), a 144-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired across Niger from February 2006 to January 2007 in Hausa, the country’s most widely understood language.

Gugar Goge

2006-2007

Radio Show

Nigeria

Gugar Goge, a 70-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from June 2006 through February 2007 in northern Nigeria.

Hannunka Mai Sanda

2013-2014

Radio Show

Nigeria

Hannunka Mai Sanda (“Power in Your Hands”), a 78-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from November 2013 through July 2014 in northern Nigeria in Hausa, the region’s most widely spoken language.

HƐrƐ S’ra

2012-2014

Radio Show

Burkina Faso

Hεrε S’ra, a 156-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from September 2012 through March 2014 in Dioula, one of the two major native languages of Burkina Faso.

Hilkor

2016-2017

Radio Show

Nepal

Hilkor (“Ripples in the Water”), a 104-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired in Nepal from April 2016 to April 2017 in the Maithili language.

Impano n’Impamba

2014-2015

Radio Show

Rwanda

Impano n’Impamba (“A Gift For Today That Will Last a Long Time”) , a 104-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired in Rwanda from October 2014 through November 2015 in Kinyarwanda, the national language.

Insaka Ya Bumi

2024

Radio Show

Zambia

Insaka Ya Bumi (“Community Health Dialogue Forum”), an 18-episode call-in radio show aired on eight stations across Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, sparking real-time dialogue on vital topics.

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Isbadalka Maalmaha

2020-2021

Radio Show

Kenya

Isbadalka Maalmaha(“Changing Days”), a 104-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired in 2021 in the Somali language—chosen to best reach audiences across broadcast regions in Kenya.

Jangala

2016-2017

Radio Show

Nigeria

Jangala (“Song of Life”), a 104-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from October 2016 through October 2017 in southern Nigeria in Pidgin English.

Jigi ma Tignè

2009

Radio Show

Mali

Jigi ma Tignè (“Hope is Allowed”), a 74-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from March 23 to September 28, 2009 in Bambara, Mali’s official language.

Jolokoto

2019-2020

Radio Show

Nigeria

Jolokoto (“The Mirror of Life”) combined behavior change theory with relatable, character-driven storylines to reach hundreds of thousands of listeners in Nigeria, connecting audiences to existing sexual and reproductive health services.

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Kasensa Kabuumi

2024

Radio Show

Zambia

Kasensa Kabuumi (“Fountain of Life”), a four-episode radio miniseries, aired across five stations in Zambia’s Southern Province, engaging communities on HIV prevention, family planning, and gender-based violence.

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Kumbra Bot

2012-2013

Radio Show

Sierra Leone

Kumbra Bot (“We’re All in the Same Boat”), a 36-episode radio serial drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from October 1, 2012, through February 2013 in Krio, an English-based Creole widely understood across Sierra Leone.

Kwishilya

2019-2020

Radio Show

Zambia

Kwishilya (“Over the Horizon”) reached an estimated 659,440 weekly listeners during its first season, empowering especially women and girls to improve their lives and communities.

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MACE TA GARI Project

May 2022 – November 2022

Radio Show

Nigeria

Mace Ta Giri (“A Virtuous Woman”), a social and behavior change communication (SBCC) radio program produced by Population Media Center, aired in Kaduna and Katsina States, Nigeria.

Mai Sari Sunakhari

2016-2018, 2023-2024

Radio Show

Nepal

Mai Sari Sunakhari (“Orchid, Like Me”), a nationwide radio drama in Nepal, reached millions of listeners to challenge entrenched gender norms.

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Maisha Pakacha

2020-2021

Kenya

Maisha Pakacha (“Life is a Carrier Bag”), produced as part of the UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, aired twice weekly in Kiswahili on two radio stations serving different regions across Kenya.

Maleda

2005-2006

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Maleda (“Dawn”), a 24-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, was initially distributed on audiocassettes targeting long-distance truck drivers and sex workers along the Ethio-Djibouti corridor in Ethiopia.

MANO

2020–2025

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Mano (“Better Life”), produced with Save the Children and NORAD, used local voices to challenge FGM, child marriage, and gender inequality, reaching thousands and empowering community and religious leaders to advocate for girls’ education.

Menta Menged

2005-2007

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Menta Menged (“Crossroads”), a 208-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired twice weekly in Amharic—the national language of Ethiopia—on the National Service Radio of Ethiopia and FM Addis 97.1.

Mieraf

2010-2011

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Mieraf (“New Beginning”), a 144-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired twice weekly in Amharic—Ethiopia’s official language—on the National Service Radio of Ethiopia.

MOTHER JUSTICE

2026

Film Series

United States

Mother Justice is a scripted short film series producing fictional narratives that reflect a variety of experiences of Black motherhood and the Black maternal health crisis.

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Mulu Sew

2010

Ethiopia

Mulu Sew (“The Complete Personality”), published by Population Media Center in 2010, is a volume of 11 short stories highlighting the consequences of harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation.

Nau Em Taim

2011-2013

Radio Show

Papua New Guinea

Nau Em Taim (“Now is the Time”), a 208-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from February 2011 through May 2013 in Pidgin, one of Papua New Guinea’s three official languages.

Nekakat

2020-2022

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Nekakat (“Cracked”), produced by PMC-Ethiopia, was strategically designed and launched to support the Ethiopian Government and United Nations Fund’s goals of achieving zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2024.

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Ngelawu Nawet

2008-2009

Radio Show

Senegal

Ngelawu Nawet (“Winds of Hope”), a 168-episode radio drama produced by Population Media Center, aired from November 2008, through December 2009, with rebroadcasts continuing through 2011 in Wolof, a recognized regional language in Senegal.

Pambazuko

2016-2017

Radio Show

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pambazuko, (“New Dawn”) inspired hundreds of thousands of Congolese listeners to make more equitable and sustainable choices for themselves and their communities.

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Papás Por Conveniencia

Television Show

Mexico United States

Papás Por Conveniencia (“Conveniently a Family”) was a celebration of storytelling for social change. Population Media Center (PMC) partnered with TelevisaUnivision to deliver this successful fusion of entertainment and impactful messaging.

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Rope Guna Fal

2021-2022

Radio Show

Nepal

Rope Guna Fal (“You Reap What You Sow” ), a 104-episode radio show, aired throughout 2022 across Nepal. It marked the third collaborative project between Population Media Center (PMC) and Antenna Foundation Nepal (AFN).

Ruwan Dare

2007-2009

Radio Show

Nigeria

Ruwan Dare (“Midnight Rain”), a 208-episode radio show produced by Population Media Center, aired from July 31, 2007, through July 18, 2009, in Hausa—the most widely spoken and understood language in northern Nigeria.

Sa Pagiskat Ng Araw

2005

Radio Show

Philippines

Sa Pagiskat Ng Araw (“The Hope After the Dawn”), a 120-episode radio show, aired from July 18 to December 30, 2005, in Filipino (Tagalog), one of the Philippines’ two official languages.

Saliwansai

2012-2014

Radio Show

Sierra Leone

Saliwansai(“Puppet On A String”) , a 208-episode radio show, aired from April 1, 2012, through April 2014 in Krio, a language understood or spoken by up to 95 percent of Sierra Leone’s population.

SEMI Project 2023-2024 (Services Essentiels de Sante Maternelle Et Infantile)

18 Months

Visual Drama

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Under the SEMI project implemented in consortium with CORUS/IMA, SANRU and other partners, PMC produced 12 episodes of 15 to 30 minutes of the TSHOTA series to be broadcast in communities in Kasai.

Sibrat

2007-2010

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Sibrat (“Trauma”), a 226-episode radio show, aired twice per week in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. Each 25-minute episode was broadcast on the National Service Radio of Ethiopia (NSRE) and FM Addis 97.1.

Siñalamba

2019-2020

Radio Show

Zambia

Siñalamba (“Breaking the Barrier”) is a 156-episode radio drama in Lozi, aired across Zambia’s Western Province, addressing child marriage, family planning, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence.

Smile, Roxy!

2026

Short Film

United States

In this dramatic romcom, two Black lesbians try to secure their marriage and a coveted spot on the Beverly Hills IVF Clinic’s Wall of Fame. When they realize there’s no art or science to making a family, they start creating outside the lines.

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Sotakai

2019-2021

Radio Show

Uganda

Sotakai(“Footsteps”), a 156-episode radio show, began airing in October 2019 in English.

Tafigawalo

2013-2014

Radio Show

Nigeria

Tafigawalo(“Working Towards Change”), a 78-episode radio show, originally aired from 2013 to 2014 in southern Nigeria in Pidgin, the most widely spoken language in that region.

Toma Mi Mano

Coming back in 2024!

Radio Show

Guatemala

Toma Mi Mano (“Take My Hand”), a 156-episode radio show that began in 2018 in Guatemala, made a triumphant return in 2024 with a new season.

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Último Año

2012-2013

Television Show

Mexico

Último Año (“Last Year”), a 70-episode TV serial drama, aired one hour five nights per week and reached an estimated 22 million households across Mexico and multiple Latin American countries.

Umurage Series

2017-2018

Radio Show

Rwanda

Umurage (“Inheritance for a Better Future”) captured the hearts and imaginations of Rwandans through four seasons, reaching millions of loyal listeners each week.

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Vencer El Miedo

2020

Television Show

Mexico

Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”), a 47-episode, award-winning TV drama, captivated 3.5 million nightly viewers across Mexico on Televisa’s Channel Two.

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Vivra Verra

2014-2016

Radio Show

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Vivra Verra (“Life Will Tell”), a 156-episode radio drama, aired twice weekly in French on Radio Okapi from 2014 to 2016, reaching listeners across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Wurse

2009

Ethiopia

Wurse (“Inheritance”), published in 2009, is a collection of 11 true stories documenting the lived experiences of Ethiopian women and girls affected by harmful traditional practices, especially female genital mutilation.

Yalaleke Guzo

2020-2022

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Yalaleke Guzo (“Unfinished Journey”) an Amharic talk show produced by PMC from 2020 to 2022, blended storytelling, interviews, and poetry to explore social issues and support Ethiopia’s goal to end FGM and child marriage by 2025.

Yaltenabebu Libotch

2009

Ethiopia

Yaltenabebu Libotch (“Incongruous Hearts”), published in 2009, is a collection of 11 short stories written by Ethiopian women, shining a light on the social and economic challenges women face—from unequal access to education and employment.

Yam Yankré

2012-2014

Radio Show

Burkina Faso

Yam Yankré (“The Choice”), a 156-episode radio drama produced by PMC in the Mooré language, aired across Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2014 and was set for rebroadcast in 2021.

Yebirhan Atsnafat

2013-2016

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Yebirhan Atsnafat, a 150-episode radio drama in Amharic, aired across Ethiopia from May 2013 through February 2016.

Yeken Kignit

2002-2004

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Yeken Kignit (“Looking Over One’s Daily Life”), a 257-episode radio drama in Amharic, aired nationwide in Ethiopia from June 2002 through November 2004 on the National Service Radio.

Yemaleda Shekim

2007

Ethiopia

Yemaleda Shekim (“Burden at a Tender Age”) is a powerful collection of 13 short stories selected from 99 submissions, each shedding light on harmful traditional practices in Ethiopia.

Yenealem

2012

Ethiopia

Yenealem (“My World”), published by PMC in February 2012, is a compelling collection of real-life stories addressing violence against women in Ethiopia.

Yeregebu Feteloch

2012-2013

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Yeregebu Feteloch (“Broken Dreams”), a 130-episode radio drama in Amharic, aired twice weekly on Ethiopia’s National Service Radio from January 2012 through August 2014.

Yesak Jember

2003-2004

Radio Show

Ethiopia

Yesak Jember, (“Laughter at Dusk”) was a powerful theatrical play performed for four months in Addis Ababa before touring 14 additional cities across Ethiopia.