REACHING FOR THE RADIO 15 YEARS, 29 RADIO SOAP OPERAS, MORE TO COME...

Ethiopia Yeken Kignit (2002-2004) Dhimbibba (2002-2004) Maleda (2005-2006) Menta Menged (2005-2007) Cesiri Tono (2004-2005) Sibrat (2009-2010) Jigi ma Tigne (2009) Cesiri Tono (2004-2005) Mieraf (2010-2011) Yam Yankre (2012-2014) Yeregebu Fetiloch (2012-2013) Here S’ra (2012-2014) Sa Pagiskat Ag Arraw (2005) Zoukoutap (2013-2015) Ashreat Al Amal (2004-2011) Outta Road (2007-2008) Coñal Keele (2008-2009) Nau Em Taim (2011-2013) Ngelawu Newet (2009-2011) Echoes of Change (2011-2013) Gobe da Haske (2006-2007) Kombra Bot (2012-2013) Kapala Nafie (2012-2013) Côte D’ivoire Saliwansai (2012-2014) Cesiri Tono (2004-2005) Umurage Urikwiye (2007-2009) Impano n’Impamba (2014-2015)

Nigeria Gugar Goge (2006-2007) Agashi (2014-2016) Ruwan Dare (2007-2009) Tafigawalo (2013-2014) Hannunika Mai Sanda (2013-2014)

“My brother is a very violent person...I told him, ‘I’m playing this because of PMC RADIO SOAP OPERAS you. And that’s what made me cry and Over the past 15 years, Population Media Center (PMC) has produced express my emotion in the studio.’ And he 29 radio serial dramas that have aired across 15 countries. PMC put his head down. It made me stronger works in partnership with broadcasters, government ministries, than I was before. I’m trying to tell the international and non-governmental organizations in each country in young women— the unmarried, the which we work. Each drama is unique and original, written in local languages, and tailored to the needs and challenges facing that married, the divorced— it’s not the end, country at that time. Our approach provides a platform for education we still have hope.” and discussion, opening up consideration of alternative options and —Actress playing Nini in PMC’s Papua New allowing people to then make their own decisions. Guinea radio drama, Echoes of Change