BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity, established in 1999 (originally as the BBC World Service Trust). It operates independently, both legally and financially, from the BBC, though it shares the BBC’s editorial standards and values. The charity works across the globe, particularly in developing countries, using media and communication to empower communities, improve lives, and promote positive social change.

The organization believes in the transformative power of trusted information, especially in areas experiencing conflict, poverty, or inequality. It collaborates with local media, governments, and civil society organizations to produce impactful media content, train journalists, and support media infrastructure.

In December 2011, it rebranded from BBC World Service Trust to BBC Media Action to better reflect its role and mission.

Key Areas of Work:

• Governance and rights

• Health and pandemics

• Resilience to climate change and humanitarian crises

• Gender equality

• Media development

Contact Information:

• Website: https://www.bbcmediaaction.org

• General Email: info@bbcmediaaction.org

• Phone: +44 (0)20 8008 0011

  BBC Media Action has an active presence in Kenya, where it collaborates with local media and communities to promote governance, climate resilience, health awareness, and youth engagement.

  📍 BBC Media Action – Kenya Office
  Address: P.O. Box 58621, Nairobi, Kenya

  Phone: +254 20 22 15 92

  Fax: +254 20 21 44 35

  Website: www.bbc.com

  Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00, Saturday: 08:00–12:00, Sunday: Closed
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  🌍 Key Projects in Kenya
  BBC Media Action’s initiatives in Kenya include:

  Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks): A national TV and radio discussion program that provided a platform for citizens to engage with public officials on critical issues such as public security, unemployment, ethnicity, women’s rights, and land reform. The program aimed to foster inclusive and peaceful dialogue, especially during the 2013 general elections.
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  Climate Resilience Programs: Mentoring local radio journalists to improve weather reporting, aiding farmers, fishermen, and pastoralists in adapting to climate change impacts. This work has been supported by the UK Met Office and the EU’s Horizon 2020 initiative.
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  Youth Engagement: Producing programs like Kimasomaso (“To speak out boldly”), a youth radio show addressing sexual and reproductive health issues and investigating health services.