Update on the Global Outreach Arabic Podcast Project
Update on the Global Outreach Arabic Podcast Project
The ISSM Global Outreach Committee awards grants each year to projects that advance sexual health education and care worldwide. In 2025, one grant supported the development of an Arabic-language podcast, and we are pleased to share its success.
Developed in Lebanon, the project delivered a 10-part video podcast series covering topics often considered taboo, including sexual pain, infertility, menopause, and communication in clinical settings. The series was designed to be culturally sensitive and accessible, providing evidence-based education for both healthcare professionals and the public.
The initiative achieved strong reach, engaging 4.4 million women, generating 1.9 million YouTube views, and recording nearly 43,000 podcast streams and downloads. Survey results showed that 90% of participants reported improved knowledge, and 85% felt more comfortable discussing sexual health topics.
Applications for the 2026 Global Outreach Grant are now open until 1 May 2026. Click here for more information or to read the full case study for the Arabic podcast project.
