Mamie and Omo: Menstrual Hygiene and Education

The “Mamie & Omo” drama is comprised of short episodes – only five minutes in length – suitable for swapping via Bluetooth on mobile phones, as fillers on radio stations, and for sharing on WhatsApp and Xender. More than anything the drama provides a way for women’s voices to be heard, something rare in the Sierra Leonean media. Their conversation is informative and often very funny. Above all, listeners can easily self-identify with one or the other character. They hear their own opinions defended in the discussion, but also opposing opinions. Listeners learn in an enjoyable way about women’s rights, health, economic possibilities and available services they may not otherwise know about. These episodes focused on issues ranging from Adolescent health to Budget presentation in Parliament

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