BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. In a world of disinformation, distrust and division, we share the BBC’s values, skills and experience to bring people together, and foster greater understanding and trust.
With our partners, we reach more than 100 million people in need around the world, in more than 30 countries and 50 languages!
We work to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.
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We're 25 in 2025!
With our partners, we reach more than 100 million people in need worldwide, in more than 30 countries and 50 languages! On our 25th anniversary, watch our story told through Sanjib’s journey and read 25 stories of incredible change.
About us
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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 each year, and our work - to bring people together, foster trust and understanding, counter mis- and disinformation and protect the right to access trustworthy information - has never been more critical. Find out where we work and 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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Living climate change in Ethiopia
Our short films highlight the human impact of climate change in the Oromia region of Ethiopia - and how people are working to adapt amid instability and conflict. -
Identity and dignity in a business card
Our India team launches an exciting new phase of our #Invaluables campaign to improve the lives of Bengaluru's waste-picking community -
Saving lives from explosive ordnance in Afghanistan
We reached more than 5.4 million Afghans with our mine awareness content – a new journal article examines our impact. -
Keeping people safe from explosive hazards in Ethiopia
‘Step back, remember the location and report’ – changing attitudes towards Explosive Ordnances (EOs) and raising awareness of the dangers. -
Shifting the story for women and girls around the world
On International Women’s Day 2025, we shared stories of how we unlock equal rights and opportunities that help to build a future where no one is left behind. -
Clear her path - a World Bank competition
We're supporting World Bank with a youth internship competition in South Asia! -
10 years of Niambie
Celebrating Niambie, where the music and voices of young Tanzanians connect and have been challenging gender inequality for the past decade! -
Reframing the narrative and supporting gender equality
At CSW in New York we examined how media can support gender equality - learn more about our approach here. -
Stitching broken dreams in Cox's Bazar
In Bangladesh, we work with local partners to provide life and livelihood skills to young women and girls, giving renewed hope for their future. -
Staying on air in wartime
Three years after the full-scale invation of Ukraine, read this first-hand account of providing trusted media on the frontlines -
World Radio Day 2025
For World Radio Day, we're celebrating projects where radio is empowering communities on the frontline of climate change -
Facts still matter - our statement on USAID
Our CEO, Simon Bishop, on the USAID funding cuts and the impact on our work -
Tackling sex trafficking through storytelling
In Edo state, we work with local media partners and powerful storytelling to reduce the vulnerability of young women and girls to sex trafficking -
#StartSmall invests in the journalists of tomorrow
PRESS RELEASE - BBC Media Action welcomes donation from the philanthropic initiative of Jack Dorsey -
INSIGHT: Understanding toxic misinformation to stop the spread
NEW BLOG: As misinformation proliferates on social media, we need to understand how audiences are affected - and what we can do about it -
Media for a more inclusive society in Kenya
We're 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 Kenya. -
BBC Media Action, Norad launch new climate change project
Read the press release launching our new climate-focused project in Bangladesh, Nepal and Kenya -
Protecting the pursuit of truth
Why we've launched The Pursuit of Truth - hear from our CEO, Simon Bishop -
Women and media in Afghanistan
How to support female media workers in a challenging landscape - read our research -
Cool it Down - a new climate podcast
Check out our climate-positive podcast for listeners in India! -
The Pursuit of Truth initiative
We have pledged to mobilise $20m to support the young journalists of tomorrow - learn more about our commitment -
Responding to Zambia's drought
To respond to the drought, we had to explore what was missing from the conversation, prioritising research and content on climate. -
Empowering female journalists in Zambia - the Moto project
Meet our latest mentees, covering stories that make a difference in Africa. -
From child soldier to scriptwriter – storytelling for good
Life in Lulu scriptwriter Kululu draws on his own experience as a child soldier and his love of storytelling to help children in South Sudan. -
How gender norms affect digital use among young women in India
Our research summary examines how we used insight to develop a multi-media communication strategy to challenge regressive norms in young women's use of digital in India. -
Launching our work across the Pacific Islands!
We've launched an exciting project to reach media across the Pacific islands from our new hub in Fiji - find out more! -
Trust. Democracy. Transformed lives - read our new strategy
We're proud to present our bold new organisational strategy for 2024-2027 - read the highlights or the full version. -
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.