Nepal Seattle Society

Podcasting for Public Health

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Four young Nepali teenagers pose together next to posters about the Pfizer booster

For the Nepali community living in the Pacific Northwest, accessing accurate and trustworthy health information about COVID-19 has been a constant challenge, especially for those with limited English proficiency. To combat this problem, Nepal Seattle Society enlisted young English-speaking Nepali volunteers to help connect older community members to reliable COVID-19 resources. Part of this youth-led effort included the launch of a Nepali-language podcast in November 2021 called Let’s Talk #KURA (“Let’s have a conversation”). The podcast features trusted Nepali community members who educate listeners about COVID-19. One episode featured well-known Hindu priest and naturopath Dr. Arjun Adhikari speaking about educating people about the virus. Over 1,000 people listened to this episode, and the podcast audience has continued to expand.

Nepal Seattle Society volunteers pose for a picture at a health event table

Read more about Nepal Seattle Society here: Young Nepali Volunteers Bring New Ideas to the Fight Against COVID-19 | Nepal Seattle Society and on the CDC Foundation Website. 

 

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