BBC Media Action

13/12/2024

In October 2023, we received an Averted Disaster Award Special Recognition, for saving lives in East Africa by helping people like Wambaz, a farmer in Marsabit, Kenya, prepare for extreme weather.

Weather Wise and Down 2 Earth brought together media professionals and scientists to improve communication around essential weather and climate information, ensuring that it reflects people’s voices and needs.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here: 📱https://bbc.in/4eBBz5e

11/12/2024

The power of radio in a crisis

In a crisis, media can reach millions of people - fast - with life-saving information to support people to make informed choices and transform their own lives.

£30 could buy a solar-powered, wind-up radio to supply a community with critical information in crisis.

We are the BBC’s international charity - support our work with local broadcasters, ensuring people on the frontlines of crises have trustworthy information.

Donate at BBC Media Action here 👉 https://bbc.in/3VrQdoP

10/12/2024

Did you know that 75% of the world do not have access to a free press?

Trusted media are critical in tackling division and distrust – and yet they are facing unprecedented political, legal, economic and security threats.

Our pledge will create more inclusive, democratic societies - providing world class journalism training to young journalists of tomorrow.

Learn more here: https://bbc.in/3ADklX9

10/12/2024

The power of radio in a crisis

In a crisis, media can reach millions of people - fast - with life-saving information to support people to make informed choices and transform their own lives.

We are the BBC’s international charity - support our work with local broadcasters, ensuring people on the frontlines of crises have trustworthy information.

Donate at BBC Media Action here https://bbc.in/3VrQdoP

With your help, we can support local broadcasters to ensure people on the frontlines of crisis have trustworthy information - donate now

10/12/2024

The power of radio in a crisis

In a crisis, media has the power to reach millions of people - fast - with life-saving information to support people to make informed choices and transform their own lives.

We are the BBC’s international charity - donate to support our work with local broadcasters, ensuring people on the frontlines of crises have trustworthy information.

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With your help, we can support local broadcasters to ensure people on the frontlines of crisis have trustworthy information - donate now

10/12/2024

From 2014 to 2021, Klahan9 combined popular youth-led TV shows, outreach events and interactive popular social media content to support young people across Cambodia to improve their job prospects.

In 2020, over half (1.6 million) of 15-24s recognised the brand.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here: 📱https://bbc.in/4eBBz5e

Klahan9

06/12/2024

A know-it-all parrot, a kabaddi king, a condom ringtone and a puppy named Condom became household names and faces in India.

They were all part of a creative mass media initiative to help reduce levels of HIV infection by making condoms more acceptable.

'Condom is Just Another Word' reached 150 million men across India between 2007 and 2009 through public service advertising.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here: 📱https://bbc.in/4ikrqgf

BBC Media Action India

04/12/2024

Fake news: Empowering content creators and journalists to spot it!

Journalist Iris Aminata Bangura attended our advanced fact-checking and storytelling course in Sierra Leone.

“We are living in an era where mis- or disinformation have become significant challenges.”

She was one of 25 senior and mid-career journalists, bloggers, and influencers from different part of the country who took part in the training.

Find out more here 👉 https://bbc.in/4f1DjVL

BBC Media Action Sierra Leone

04/12/2024

Catherine Wanjiku, a team leader at Koch FM, a community radio station based in Nairobi, Kenya, says weather warnings are critical; not only to help protect communities against damage to their homes, but to help prevent against loss of life.

We are the BBC's international charity. We work to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need, bringing people together and supporting them to make informed decisions to transform their lives.

We need your help. Donate now 👉https://bbc.in/41eA9dW

03/12/2024

Radio is encouraging people to change their lives for the better - helping to make a more inclusive society in Kenya.

We're proud to be part of the Inclusive Futures Global Labour Programme, aiming to build skills, and support jobseekers, workers, and employers to achieve a more inclusive workforce in the country.

Find out more here 👉 https://bbc.in/3ZAUAR2

03/12/2024

We are the BBC's international charity - our work supports trustworthy local media around the world to deliver information to people who need it most.

With your help, we can support local broadcasters to ensure people on the frontlines of crisis have trustworthy information.

We’re partnering with Giving Tuesday – donate now 👉 https://bbc.in/41eA9dW

03/12/2024

Siwema, who was born without sight, has spent most of her life fighting against obstacles to her education.

Now she's a student teacher and a dedicated Niambie listener - sharing her story on our radio show and social media platform for young Tanzanians to help break down the barriers faced by people with disabilities.

Learn more about our work to make a more inclusive world: https://bbc.in/3ZAUAR2

Niambie

29/11/2024

In a crisis, media has the power to reach millions of people - fast - with life-saving information to support people to make informed choices and transform their own lives.

Find out more about BBC Media Action's work to support local broadcasters to ensure people on the frontlines of crises have trustworthy information.

Donate at BBC Media Action here 👉https://bbc.in/4fIJLSz

29/11/2024

During the Ebola outbreak of 2014/15 in Sierra Leone, our producer Eastina Massaquoi worked with local radio stations across the country to broadcast accurate health information.

We supported staff at 42 local or community-based radio stations to improve communication about the disease, helping to change listener attitudes and providing a platform for people to interact with those involved in the response.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here: 📱 https://bbc.in/3VfrpAm

28/11/2024

In 2022, we told the stories of five women and girls from five countries around the world - supporting young people to engage with and speak about the issues they face, like child marriage in Bangladesh.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here: 📱https://bbc.in/3VaDmYj

27/11/2024

Our climate-positive podcast Cool it Down is inspiring climate action in India. 💪🌱

The podcast targets young entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers aged 18-45 across India.

It takes a deep dive into the individual actions and business practices that can make a difference in combatting climate change.

Each episode highlights role models and practices around environmental causes that audiences can identify with and solutions that inspire simple and doable climate actions.

Find out how to listen here 🎧 https://bbc.in/3CGSRAS

U.S. Embassy India Hubhopper BBC Media Action India

26/11/2024

By 2017, our popular Story Story radio programme in Nigeria had been running for 13 years and more than 500 episodes - they even had a visit from Queen Elizabeth II!

Our head of production and training Deji Arosho took a look back at the history of the popular radio drama and its impact on listeners.

We’re celebrating 25 stories over 25 years of BBC Media Action - learn more about our work here:📱https://bbc.in/4eBBz5e

22/11/2024

25 years, 25 stories of media for good!

“Big-hearted, brilliant and creative” – we're celebrating a quarter of a century changing lives! Sanjib has worked for BBC Media Action for 18 years, starting out as a young journalist in Bangladesh, and now as a global research manager.

For our 25th anniversary, he shares our story through his journey... In a world of disinformation, distrust and division, when 75% of the world do not have free press, it’s more important than ever to support trusted, impartial media truly in the public interest.

With our partners, we reach more than 100 million people in need worldwide, in more than 30 countries and 50 languages!

Learn more here: 📱https://bbc.in/4eBBz5e