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Meena - Odia Series

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Stories for Kids

In this Odia audio series, Meena takes you through her adventures with her brother Raju and per parrot Mithu discussing the lives of children in South Asia - in the setting of their village and beyond. Meena: a spirited, nine-year old girl is an animated character from South Asia who tackles key issues affecting children, and promotes the protection and rights of girls. In each episode, Meena addresses a specific set of issues in an entertaining, informative, and a positive way. Thank you for listening to this podcast by SwasthyaPlus, the Odia digital health platform. The content in this podcast has been developed and produced by UNICEF. This podcast is an effort to digitally disseminate the Meena series for public awareness around public health, child rights, and various other social issues.

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Episodes

A Girl's Story

This episode of the Meena Odia animation series focuses on addressing the stigma around HIV/ AIDS.

Jun 06, 2020•15 min

Take Care of Girls

This episode of the Meena Odia animation series focuses on the inferior status of girl children in our communities.

Jun 05, 2020•12 min

Say No to Dowry

This episode of the Meena Odia animation series focuses on the issue of dowry. The video highlights the destructive social consequences associated with the practice of dowry and teaches that dowry is illegal.

Jun 04, 2020•12 min

Too Young to Marry

This episode of the Meena Odia animation series focuses on the issue of early marriage.

Jun 03, 2020•13 min

I Love School

In this episode, Meena helps her teacher create a fun classroom through knowledge she had gathered from her many experiences!

Jun 01, 2020•14 min

Count Your Chickens

In this episode, Meena explores the issue of the importance of education for both girls as well as boys.

May 30, 2020•13 min

Will Meena Leave School?

In this episode, Meena explores the grim possibility of dropping out of school. However, with her learnings from school - she is able to help her family emerge out of financial difficulties!

May 29, 2020•12 min

Not Afraid of Bullies

In this episode, Meena encounters a group of bullies and explores how children can deal with the issue of bullying.

May 28, 2020•11 min

Dividing the Mango

In this episode, Raju steps into her sister Meena's shoes for a day to understand how her work is as difficult as his!

May 27, 2020•12 min

Meena's Three Wishes

In this episode, Meena conjures a genie and requests three wishes to help the families in her village live healthy lives!

May 22, 2020•18 min