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

Health information to strengthen Somali families.

Our Upcoming ShowThe camera crew perpares Mukhtar and his guests for filming.

Somali producer Mukhtar Gaaddasaar has been hard at work on our 3rd program. We heard from many Somali parents that raising teens in the United States is really challenging. We heard from teens that they wish to talk more with their parents, have better communication and be trusted by their parents.  In this next show, Mukhtar explores ways to bridge the communication gap between parents and teens.  He talks to a Somali-American police officer, to a group ofrecent high school graduates, and to a parent  Stay tuned for a frank comversation about attitudes, behaviors, fears and hopes.  

In the meantime, take a look at our 2nd program about sexually transmitted diseases.

View the video now!

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.

Check out all of our resources and tell us what you think!

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.

 

Project Blog

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