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Population Media Center Successfully Launches Spanish AudioNOVELA “Take My Hand” IN U.S.
Los Angeles, CA – Population Media Center (PMC), a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to global health, women’s empowerment, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, is pleased to announce the successful launch of Toma Mi Mano (“Take My Hand”).
With a 26-year legacy, PMC has impacted the lives of hundreds of millions in over 50 countries with its expertise in using media for social good. Its transformative narratives for radio, television, and the web feature relatable characters modeling healthy behaviors.
Toma Mi Mano is one of PMC’s most innovative projects, a 156-episode Spanish audionovela series addressing vital social and health topics, including family planning for young couples, teenage pregnancy, gender-based violence, and gang violence.
EVENT SUMMARY:
The launch of Toma Mi Mano was an exciting event, showcasing this innovative audionovela series that tackles critical issues affecting our communities. The event offered a unique opportunity to:
- Meet representatives from PMC and key community organizations
- Participate in interactive panels and discussions on the provocative themes of the series
ATTENDEES:
Representatives at the event included:
- Natalia Cereser – Vice President of International Programs
- Rafael Oscal – Representative of the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce, an organization providing economic empowerment and community development
- Raul Macias – Representative of Anahuak Youth Soccer Association, an activist for youth and awareness of environmental and health issues affecting the migrant community in California
- Eduardo Aguirre – Representative of the South Westlake Neighborhood Council, an organization focused on community improvement
- Rudy Morales – Advocate for the safety, equity, and well-being of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community in California
“Toma Mi Mano, the audionovela, comes as a complement to a great community of Spanish speaking people in the United States who are every single day seeking to improve the lives of themselves and members of their community.
By bringing the stories of everyday Latin Americans to life in an amazing, engaging, and entertaining way we will help spark change in all the attitudes and behaviors that affect family planning, domestic violence, and community based violence in the United States.”
Natalia Cereser – PMC Vice President of International Programs
DETAILS: The event took place on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) at Amalia’s Restaurant, 4210 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90004.
IMPORTANCE: Media coverage of this launch highlighted a significant effort to improve public health and social conditions through entertainment-education. The event represented a unique intersection of media, education, and community service, making it a standout story for any media outlet committed to covering impactful and socially relevant content.
ABOUT POPULATION MEDIA CENTER (PMC): Population Media Center (PMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to global health, women’s empowerment, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability. For 26 years, PMC has reached hundreds of millions of people in 50+ countries through mass media, creating engaging entertainment that promotes healthy behaviors and addresses critical issues such as reproductive health, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence.
¡Descubre más sobre Toma Mi Mano!
Discover more about Toma Mi Mano! Visit the Toma Mi Mano U.S. website to learn all the details about this innovative audionovela series. Explore the topics we cover, get to know our characters, and join us in our mission to promote healthy behaviors and well-being in our communities. Don’t miss out!
