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.
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Who we are
As 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 work
We reach more than 100 million people a 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 impact
Audiences 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 today
As 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
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024
We're using the power of media to share three remarkable stories of how lives were transformed with prosthetics - and erase stigma -
World Press Freedom Day 2024
Our planet, our press: journalism on the frontlines! Find out about our work supporting journalists to produce trustworthy information and content that goes beyond news. -
Life in Lulu is back! How drama is shaping a better future for South Sudan
Our beloved radio drama returns! Find out what Life in Lulu – a portrait of the village everyone aspires to – has in store for its next seasons. -
Solomon Islands: Supporting journalists in elections
Our first project in Solomon Islands supports media and audiences in Honiara and the provinces. -
Media supporting mine safety in Ukraine
Ukraine is now the most mined country in the world and media is playing a role helping to keep people safe. -
INSIGHT: Influencing for good: It works!
Learn how social media influencers can kickstart social change by sparking conversations to shift mindsets. -
Women's Day 2024
Meet some of the inspiring women tackling the biggest issues of our time through media. -
Driving a 'kekeh' for women's empowerment in Sierra Leone
Docket en Lappa is our radio programme promoting women’s participation in social, economic, and political space - all on wheels! -
'There is definitely a shift in the way people see me'
Indira explains how attitudes are beginning to shift toward the waste-pickers of Bengaluru on the BBC's People Fixing the World podcast. -
"Reporting for the people"
Watch Monica Okwanyi from Kenya Red Cross describe how, through our Lifeline training, she ensured five local broadcasters in Bomet County., Kenya communicate lifesaving information to help communities before, during, and after disease outbreaks. -
Trusted media on the frontline
Two years after the full-scale invasion, we hear from journalists on the eastern front about media as a lifeline. -
How radio is making women’s voices heard in Afghanistan
As women’s rights are severely curtailed, a group of brave female radio producers and presenters remain on air to share critical health information. -
Media consumption in Afghanistan
This report summarises research that aimed to better understand Afghans' access to and preference for different media content and platforms, their trust in media, how people use and share mis- and disinformation and ways to counter these. -
Our highlights in 2022-23
Read the highlights from our Annual Report for 2022-23! -
Changing attitudes to education in South Sudan
On International Day of Education, read some of the stories of transformation that have come from the power of radio. -
BBC Media Action at COP28
We were at COP28 with an event and impactful new stories and films - find out more. -
Inspiring young environmentalists in Indonesia
BBC Media Action’s Indonesia team have used social media to grab young people’s attention for climate action. Young volunteers joined a climate initiative, planting 3,000 mangrove trees! -
Without fear or favour: journalism under pressure around the world
On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we stand with our media colleagues around the world - learn more about our work to support them. -
Le'Arada: A 'cool' podcast for staying safe online
Our new Amharic-language podcast, produced by our Ethiopia team, is a guide to all things digital - learn more about how it's keeping audiences safer online. -
Visible: Supporting inclusion for LGBTQI+ communities in Ukraine
Based on our audience research, we have supported Suspilne, Ukraine’s public service broadcaster, to commission Vydymi (Visible), a landmark film series about equity and inclusion. -
INSIGHT - Developing drama characters for inclusion
Our work and programmes in Nigeria are tackling stigma around disability and working for greater inclusion. Our head of research and learning, Anu Njamah, and head of production, Deji Arosho, explain their journey from research to creative content in their latest project. -
Averting disaster through media
We've received an Averted Disaster Award Special Recognition for saving lives in East Africa by helping communities prepare for extreme weather - read to find out more! -
INSIGHT: Tackling misinformation in a fragmented landscape
Nearly 70% of Somalis live below the poverty line, and many have poor access to information. Conflict and instability has created an environment where false and misleading information spreads quickly. Our Somalia deputy country director looks at the challenges and tactics to tackle this. -
What do people in Nepal need to prepare better for disasters?
In Nepal we conducted studies to understand what people need to better prepare for natural hazards. The findings have been used to inform the co-design of the National Disaster Risk Communication Strategy and provide valuable information to others communicating with people in Nepal on how to prepare for disasters. -
Journalism is not a crime: One year on from the sentencing of our freelance producer in Myanmar
One year after Htet Htet Khine's sentencing to six years of hard labour in Myanmar, we remain very concerned for her safety and call for her release. -
'Help is still needed. There is so much more to be done'
Our outreach officer Sara Alhouni gives a behind-the-scenes view of how El Kul (For Everyone) is supporting Libya flood survivors. -
INSIGHT: Gender under fire - how the war is affecting Ukraine's women
Our senior research manager Sally Gowland explains why we conducted our largest-ever research project in Ukraine, and what we learned about the war's impact on women and gender stereotypes. -
Brave New Media - season 2 out now!
Series 2 is out now! Independent media all over the world face enormous challenges. Hear their inspiring stories in Brave New Media, our podcast for our media support consortium PRIMED, presented by Maha Taki.