Heen Media

Media and Storytelling

Stories worth telling.

From documentary films to broadcast programs, public dialogue shows, and photo stories, Heen Media produces meaningful media content for public audiences.

Documentary

Long-form storytelling that documents real people, communities, and events.

Talk Show and Public Programs

Dialogue-driven programs that bring public voices into conversation.

Photo Stories

Visual storytelling and photojournalism from the field.

Broadcast Programs

Regular broadcast and media productions for public distribution.

Field Photography

Behind the work: a look at our coverage.

A curated selection of real photography from our event coverage, workshops, and training programs across Somalia.

UNDP Digital Readiness Assessment Workshop

Mogadishu, Somalia · 2025

Workshop signage at Jazeera Palace Hotel
Workshop signage at Jazeera Palace Hotel
Expert panel discussion
Expert panel discussion
A speaker addressing stakeholders
A speaker addressing stakeholders
Delegates connecting between sessions
Delegates connecting between sessions

Accelerating Socio-Economic Development: Signing Ceremony

Mogadishu, Somalia · November 2025

The formal signing moment
The formal signing moment
Officials and partners in attendance
Officials and partners in attendance
Remarks from the podium
Remarks from the podium
Group photo with all attendees
Group photo with all attendees

MPI Validation Workshop

Mogadishu, Somalia · 2024

Presenting the Multidimensional Poverty Index findings
Presenting the Multidimensional Poverty Index findings
Government officials in the audience
Government officials in the audience
Delegates in conversation
Delegates in conversation
Attendees at Décalé Airport Hotel
Attendees at Décalé Airport Hotel

Civic Education: Kismayo & Diinsoor

Jubbaland & South West State, Somalia · September 2020

Opening ceremony in Kismayo, Jubbaland
Opening ceremony in Kismayo, Jubbaland
Local officials at the ceremony
Local officials at the ceremony
Community members in Diinsoor
Community members in Diinsoor
An outdoor session in Diinsoor
An outdoor session in Diinsoor

Somali Gender Hub: Women’s Leadership Sessions

Mogadishu, Somalia · 2025

Opening remarks at the leadership session
Opening remarks at the leadership session
A participant during the discussion
A participant during the discussion
Delegates following the programme
Delegates following the programme
Working through the session materials
Working through the session materials

East Africa Business Council CEOs and Investment Roundtable

Mogadishu, Somalia · 2025

Delegations arriving for the roundtable
Delegations arriving for the roundtable
Regional business leaders greeting one another
Regional business leaders greeting one another
A delegate following the session
A delegate following the session
Officials in discussion at the table
Officials in discussion at the table

Somali–China Business Networking Forum

Mogadishu, Somalia · August 2025

Delegates networking between sessions
Delegates networking between sessions
A participant contributing to the discussion
A participant contributing to the discussion
Conversations on the forum floor
Conversations on the forum floor
A delegate addressing the room
A delegate addressing the room

OPD Networks National Coordination Conference

Mogadishu, Somalia · August 2026

Opening remarks from the podium
Opening remarks from the podium
A participant speaking during the panel
A participant speaking during the panel
Delegates gathered for the closing session
Delegates gathered for the closing session
Note-taking during the working session
Note-taking during the working session

Media Content

Documentaries, programs, and field stories.

A growing library of media work built around real communities, public knowledge, and meaningful storytelling.

Open Forum: Public Dialogue Program

Talk Show

Open Forum: Public Dialogue Program

A structured media program that brings diverse voices together to discuss shared public issues, community priorities, and development topics.

Interested in media collaboration?

Contact us to discuss production, storytelling, or broadcast projects.

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