COVID-19 Public Health Resource Repository

Somalia

The Somali Response Innovation Lab (SomRIL) began leveraging our network before there was a confirmed case in Somalia, and we began working with various innovators to develop public health messaging in Somali. 

Recognizing that resources are limited, we are supporting the development of content that can be freely used. This was a participatory process of co-creation that had input from the government, humanitarian actors, the private sector, donors and academia.

All of the content has been endorsed by the Somali government, and it can also be found in the official Repository of COVID-19 Resources under the joint coordination body between the Ministry of Health and the UN, the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) taskforce.

Because of the RIL’s early mobilization, the materials have been widely shared on social media, through official communication channels, embedded into digital beneficiary registration processes, audio clips used as pre-recorded messages on COVID-19 hotline, and much more

Videos for Parents and Caretakers

OGOW EMR has a new localized Awareness video out on Covid-19 Somali prevention in collaboration with the Response Innovation Lab. This guidance is adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Videos for Children

Surprise Soap is an innovative way to engage children to wash their hands and receive a reward for doing so. Geedka Mooska is a children's educational program for Somali-speaking children that helps children to love and get ready for life-long learning. Geedka Mooska was produced by Poet Nation Media and Grit Partners Consulting with cooperation from the Response Innovation Lab.

Messaging for Radio

RIL is partnering with International Media Support (IMS), who run the Radio Ergo platform in Somalia. This short-wave radio broadcast covers the entire Somali speaking region, and their partnership with 18 local FM partners rebroadcast their programs. Together we have developed a radio drama that will entertain listeners and address COVID-19 related subject matter.