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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Supporting public interest media
We've launched a new project to support public interest media and healthy information environments -
Generating creativity and hope from waste
For World Environment Day, we’re highlighting a project turning waste into designer decor in Freetown, Sierra Leone -
Can radio be a lifeline for farmers like Oliver?
Oliver Mukampaila, a maize farmer in Monze, Zambia, and Boyd Chibale from our in-country team discuss a project that helps communities adapt to droughts -
Brave Media: standing up for independent media
Our new global initiative is supporting and strengthening public interest media in more than 20 countries -
25 years of pursuing the truth
We're marking World Press Freedom Day with the voices of young journalists supported by Media Action's work around the world. -
Living Climate Change 2025: stories from East Africa
A new short film series from East Africa explores how people are experiencing climate change - and their struggle to afford solutions. -
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. -
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. -
Protecting the pursuit of truth
Why we've launched The Pursuit of Truth - hear from our CEO, Simon Bishop
