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
Saving lives with radio - a view from Ukraine's frontlines"Now, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, everything has completely changed - my work, the content, and my life." Hear from Liudmyla Tiahnyriadno, a host on Ukrainian Radio, providing life saving information to those caught in war.
'No one knew anything' - communication in crisisRoman and Mariya sheltered for more than a month outside Kyiv under heavy shelling - watch our film to learn how radio and communication helped them and their neighbours to survive and cope.
PeaceCon 2023 (leads to third-party site)We're at PeaceCon in digital and hybrid sessions exploring the role of storytelling, and lessons learned from tackling disinformation - join us! (Link leads to third-party site)
The BBC’s charities unite to present an online Eurovision sweepstake! Join our online sweepstake and listen to what moves you - your donations could help support better mental health in the UK and around the world.
Journalism for democracy - the Moto projectMeet eight women from Zambia working in broadcast journalism and covering the future of democracy in Africa.
INSIGHT: Time to unite in support of independent mediaAlongside the second Summit for Democracy, our head of policy, James Deane, examines the backdrop and the challenges for media.
The BBC Correspondents’ Charity Dinner 2023Tables are now on sale for the 2023 BBC Correspondents’ Charity Dinner!
How media is helping during Afghanistan’s hunger crisis Hear from our Afghanistan team about our project focused on nutrition with the World Food Programme in this new blog.
Saving lives with mobile health communicationKilkari ('A baby’s gurgle'), our mobile phone health service in India, has been found to have saved nearly 14,000 lives - read about the findings in a special supplement of the BMJ Global Health.
Yes, I Am a Woman – changing perceptions in UkraineOne year on, the war continues in Ukraine. Public broadcaster Suspilne has released a new series called “Yes I Am a Woman” to help transform perceptions around gender roles in the conflict. Watch these powerful stories of five women here.
Let Us Build - radio for gender equalityOur radio programme Tuyajenge (Let Us Build) is addressing important issues in the lives of under-35s in Tanzania while building gender equality. Learn more and meet our presenter Hannah Mbago.
Life in Lulu marks 10 yearsOur beloved radio drama in South Sudan, Life in Lulu, is turning 10 - learn more from our production team about the journey to peaceful conflict resolution and a more cohesive society.
A new 'dawn' for young people in EthiopiaYoung people in Ethiopia are coming of age amid high unemployment and instability. Meet the team behind Negat (Dawn), our new TV and radio programme to address barriers to work and education.
Faces of Tanzania: a gender transformative photo seriesCheck out Joseph Minde's takeover of our Instagram channel and, find out why it is so important for gender equality in Tanzania. Our radio show Niambie (Tell Me) aims to inspire young people to understand their rights and reaches 1.6 million listeners across the country.
INSIGHT: Seven lessons from scaling up m-Health in IndiaOur work on health communication in India - now featured in BMJ Global Health - has reached millions and saved thousands of lives. Read about how we did it, and what we learned..
INSIGHT: Tackling the stigma of disability in refugee communitiesOur research officer Fariha Rahman shares insights on the barriers faced by people living with disabilities and the steps needed to make the humanitarian response fully inclusive.
Brave New Media podcastIndependent media all over the world face enormous challenges. Hear their inspiring stories of setbacks and breakthroughs in Brave New Media, our podcast for our media support consortium PRIMED, presented by Maha Taki.
BBC Media Action CEO announces retirementAfter over 13 years, Caroline Nursey OBE will retire in spring 2023.
Our promise on equity, diversity and inclusionOur CEO and our Chair write about our ambitious goals on equity, diversity and inclusion.
