BBC Media Action

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. We need your help. Donate now: 👉https://bbc.in/4fIJLSz

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    #OurRightsOurFuture #BBCMediaAction #MediaForGood #PursuitOfTruth #Equality 

British MPs Jerome Mayhew and David Reed recently visited our Nepal team to learn more about our work providing impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need. As well as meeting our Nepal Country Director Shobhana Pradhan and BBC Nepali News Service Editor Jitendra Raut - the MPs and the Coalition for Global Prosperity who facilitated their visit – also went to local radio station Radio Melamchi to learn how they managed to continue broadcasting despite the mega-earthquake in 2015 and floods in 2021. Our work supports people to make informed decisions in a world of disinformation, distrust and division. 📷Field visit to local radio station Radio Melamchi | BBC Media Action 📷Dinner event (Jitendra Raut talking with MPs Jerome Mayhew) | BBC Media Action 📷Lunch meeting (Shobhana talking with MPs Jerome Mayhew) | BBC Media Action #BBCMediaAction #Media4Good #Comms4Climate #ClimateChangeAdaptation Shobhana Gurung Pradhan Jitendra Raut Jerome Mayhew Coalition for Global Prosperity

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    #25Years25Stories #MediaForGood #Klahan9 #Cambodia Angkiaroth Srieng Vichheka SAO

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: hhttps://bbc.in/4eBBz5e    #25Years25Stories #MediaForGood #India #HIV Tej Prakash Yadav

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 #Factchecking  #ResponsibleStorytelling #DigitalMediaLiteracy #Media4Good Ronnie Larry Tucker Marian Tina Conteh Edward Benjamin Kargbo

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   #BBCMediaAction #MediaForGood #Comms4Climate  #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Charity #Donate 

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 #BBCMediaAction #InclusiveFutures #MediaForGood #PursuitOfTruth #DisabilityDay

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 #GivingTuesday #MediaForGood #Charity #Donate 

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 #BBCMediaAction #InclusiveFutures #MediaForGood #PursuitOfTruth #DisabilityDay Diana Mkeu Marygoreth Richard Anna Bwana