PMC Launches New Project in Niger

Step into Niger, a captivating West African nation that proudly boasts a tapestry of rich cultural heritage. Yet, amidst its vibrant traditions lies a distressing concern that demands our attention: child marriage. In an ambitious effort to address this pressing issue, PMC will collaborate with Studio Kalangou to launch a game-changing radio drama project.

Deeply rooted gender norms hold women and girls captive within traditional roles, limiting their opportunities for leadership, decision-making, and financial independence. These discriminatory practices have led to high rates of child marriage, lack of education among girls, poor nutrition, early fertility, and large families. To secure a thriving future for Niger and its young population, it is imperative to challenge these gender norms, empower girls through education, and foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders. Recognizing this need, a groundbreaking project is launching in Niger to address these issues and ignite positive transformation. 

POPULATION GROWTH AND WEALTH INEQUALITY ARE MORE ENTWINED THAN WE THOUGHT: HERE’S WHY. 

In today's world, the pressing concerns of wealth inequality and the conspicuous consumption exhibited by the affluent are undeniable. These issues have garnered attention from sustainable population advocates, as few would contest their significance. In this article, Bayliss embarks on an exploration of this intricate relationship, aiming to debunk misconceptions and shed light on the intertwined dynamics of wealth inequality, consumption patterns, and population growth.

PMC Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Ethiopia!

PMC marked an important milestone, 25 years of doing this work, with a special event held at the Capital Hotel in Addis Ababa. In attendance were partners and funders along with PMC's Founder and President William Ryerson, Vice President of International Programs Wame Jallow, Executive Vice President David Walker, and Country Directors representing different nations. 

 Together, they took the opportunity to showcase accomplishments and, even more importantly, share valuable insights on how to utilize media as a powerful tool in addressing crucial issues like family planning, gender equality, and environmental conservation.

"The story in the drama feels like it could be happening in my own neighbourhood." - Rope Guna Fal listener Deepak Regmi from Nepalgunj

Launched in November 2019, Rope Guna Fal ("You Reap What You Sow") is a radio drama series (RDS) addressing parenting education, child marriage, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Nepal. It was designed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Antenna Foundation Nepal (AFN) and with funding from The Kendeda Fund. Broadcast throughout Nepal (with a focus on Karnali, Lumbini, and Sudur Paschim provinces), the Nepali-language series entered its second season (104 episodes) in September 2021, this time with two additional partners on board: Population Media Center-Nepal (PMC-Nepal) and Viamo. The objective of the RSD is to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and influence social, behavioural, and normative change.

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