Egal Shidad: Stories of Somali Health for Radio, TV and Classroom Use

Our Latest Program

Somali producer Mukhtar Gaaddasaar is back! This time, he takes the audience on a journey to learn about sexually transmitted diseases. He explores social attitudes and risk factors that Somalis may face via frank conversations with Somali university students and fellow radio/tv host Zuhur Ahmed. To find out accurate health information, Mukhtar has interviewed renowned Somali doctor Abdirahman Mohamed. The program explores peer pressure, communication between parents and teens, and even the roles of culture and Islamic practice.

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This program is also available on DVD with English subtitles. To receive a free copy of the DVD, please use our online form.

Free, corresponding lesson materials for English language learners (ELLs) are available now. The Egal Shidad Program on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the accompanying Discussion Resources are the result of the Project’s efforts this year. The goal of the Discussion Resources and ELL materials is to develop adult Somalis’ English language abilities through activities where learners listen, speak, read, and/or write in English about the health information covered in the Project's videos.While of the Egal Shidad materials were designed for use with Somali adults, many of the activities are appropriate for use with other language/cultural groups. The Egal Shidad Mental Health Program and corresponding materials for use in adult English instruction were produced in year one of the project.

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Project Summary

The Egal Shidad project uses folk tales and other cultural approaches to create a series of stories on Somali health for radio, television and classroom use.