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BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity - we believe in media and communication for good. Last year, we reached more than 130 million people in some of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Our projects and programmes save lives, protect livelihoods, counter misinformation, challenge prejudice and build democracy.
Who we areAs the BBC's international charity, we work to a distinct mission underpinned by the editorial values of the BBC. Learn more about who we are, what we stand for, our people and our finances.
Our workWe reached more than 130 million people last year – helping to save lives and improve health, protect livelihoods, challenge inequality and build more peaceful and democratic societies. Learn more about what we do.
Our insight and impactAudiences are at the heart of everything we do; we go to great lengths to understand the people who most need our programmes. Delve into our data, use our research library and explore our impact and insight.
Support us todayAs an independent charity, we are not directly funded by the BBC Licence Fee. Our vital work relies on our donors - governments, foundations, corporations and individuals. Donate today to support our mission.
Latest news
Breaking the bias around the worldOn International Women's Day, meet 12 women and girls who are making a difference in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Georgia, Kenya, Libya, Myanmar, Nepal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Ukraine.
Sierra Leone's national conference on mediaJoin the national conference to set out an action plan for the future of public interest media in Sierra Leone.
Perugia Declaration for UkraineWe stand in solidarity with public interest media and journalists covering the war in Ukraine. Read the Perugia declaration (leads to a third party site).
Supporting young Ethiopians to succeed in employment. What role can communication play?This study of 5 research briefings sought to better understand young people in Ethiopia. Looking at the role of media and communication in supporting young people to realise their aspirations, succeed in employment, and lead healthy, active lives.
Our promise on equity, diversity and inclusionOur CEO and our Chair write about our ambitious goals on equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our statement on UkraineWe call on all sides to respect the critical role of free and impartial media, and to ensure the safety of journalists working in areas of conflict.
Online violence against women and girls in Nepal: what we have learnedCases of online abuse against women and girls have spiked in recent years. However, the legal and policy initiatives to address it do not seem to delve deep enough into the grave and changing dynamics of online violence in Nepal, or how this perpetuates gender-based violence in the offline world.
How can digital technology empower women without worsening inequality?Our India digital director Sara Chamberlain examines how to harness digital technologies for greater economic opportunity for women - without making existing inequalities and power imbalances worse.
How media and communication are supporting Somalis through the pandemicThis learning brief highlights our research and project learning on producing media output around COVID-19. Identifying misinformation and tackling stigma to communicate important information related to COVID-19 in Somalia.
Our global response to COVID-19For more than 20 years, BBC Media Action has provided vital health information to vulnerable people around the world, and helped them cope in moments of crisis. We are responding now to the COVID-19 pandemic with creative communication.
Disability is not ‘inability’: girls making waves in Sierra LeoneOur senior producer describes inviting the inspirational Madi Sefoi onto radio programme Wae Gyal Pikin Timap (When a Girl Child Stands) to tell her story and help shine light on the issues and solutions for other girls who are out of school across the country.
Digital media for young people in Myanmar – breaking taboos and discussing reproductive healthResearch found that young people are highly engaged with our digital content, Ma Shet Ne (Don’t be shy!), designed to support young people living in Yangon to access quality information and understand their rights and responsibilities in relationships and sexual health.
Using radio drama to tackle disability discrimination in NigeriaThis briefing examines the evidence for using drama to address disability-related stigma, discusses lessons on how best to engage audiences on disability inclusion through media and evaluates the impact of the Story Story radio drama on audiences.
NEW ONLINE COURSE - Effective climate reporting Check out our brand-new, free Massive Open Online Course for journalists for more effective climate reporting, informed by our work in East Africa.
Media for change: Sierra Leone's Classic RadioThe founders of Classic Radio aimed to create a station that would promote the role of women in politics and in society. Read how our PRIMED project has helped them branch out and reach young people more effectively.
The struggle to remain independent - Georgia's NetgazetiOver the last decade, Netgazeti.ge, an online news portal in Tbilisi, has covered conflict, political turmoil and COVID-19, in a challenging environment.
'It was as if the moon had landed on the Earth' - working through turmoil in AfghanistanOur Afghanistan country director, Shoaib Sharifi, is BBC News' Leader of the Year. Read his blog to learn about the complexities of working through a worsening humanitarian crisis.
'...and Action!' How media can address climate change in countries most affectedOur new policy note demonstrates how donors, policymakers and climate experts can enhance the impact of their climate change plans and strategies by leveraging the power of media and communication.
Living Climate Change: six unheard storiesOur new short film series shares first-person accounts from Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal, demonstrating how climate change is already disrupting lives, livelihoods and health.
The ultimate 'stress test' - building coalitions for media supportIs building effective coalitions between international partners and local media organisations the ultimate ‘stress test’? On BBC Media Action Insight, read how our PRIMED project supports coalitions to share best practice and unlock funding.
Supporting communities affected by crisis: what we have learnedOur research manager Nicola Bailey describes how we support communities affected by crisis, how our work has evolved, and reflects on what we've learned.
Media at the heart of climate actionWatch our new film, making the case for media and communication as essential in climate action.
The power of research: our work with WHO during the pandemic in AfricaAt the height of the pandemic, in partnership with World Health Organization, we designed a COVID-19 behavioural insights tool. Our Head of Research and Senior Research Manager reflect on the process and the insights that helped inform the COVID-19 response and service delivery in the Africa Region.
