The Somali Service produces a range of educational programmes tackling important subjects, including some issues which are sometimes sensitive and controversial.
Aids has become a global disaster, it has no boundaries.
On a more positive note campaigns against the spread of the HIV virus are gaining momentum in many regions of the world. These campaigns include awareness-raising radio programmes. The BBC Somali Service has co-produced, with Health Unlimited , a five part radio series which was recorded in Somalia. Only recently have communities involved in FGM started to talk more openly. For his 10 part series BBC Somali Service Producer Mohamoud Dualeh, travelled throughout Somalia collecting material.