Our work enables people to appreciate different viewpoints, increases tolerance of difference, improves social cohesion, reduces the acceptance of violence and helps societies to negotiate inclusive political settlements. We use role modelling to encourage non-violent conflict resolution and tolerance. And we create storylines and characters that resonate with audiences’ own experiences, and illustrate the role of men, women, youth, elders – and formal and informal institutions – in preventing, containing and resolving conflict. Throughout all our work, we focus on supporting local media partners to reach their audiences most effectively.
In Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Ukraine, where unexploded ordnance poses a daily and deadly threat, most frequently to children, we create powerful, research-informed content that raises awareness of the dangers of unexploded mines and other ordnance. We also continue to work with local media partners on content and campaigns that save lives.
Mine safety in conflict
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Media supporting mine safety in Ukraine
Ukraine is now the most mined country in the world – we’re supporting two frontline media outlets to produce content to help keep people safe. -
'See it, avoid it, report it' - mine awareness in Afghanistan
Young boys are the most frequent casualties of explosive ordnance in Afghanistan - media and communication can help. Watch our content that is helping to protect them. -
Coping with conflict: media to support children in Syria
We supported media based in the country to make tailored ‘lifeline’ content – animations, radio dramas, discussion programmes and a documentary to help children survive and cope with conflict – addressing issues around child rights, development and survival. -
INSIGHT: protecting people in Afghanistan
Our research about using mass media to help keep people safe from explosive ordnance in Afghanistan.
Building peace through drama
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Life In Lulu: promoting peaceful co-existence in South Sudan
In South Sudan, a strong patriarchal society means that girls often leave school early, marry young and have children young too. Gender-based violence is common, as is conflict between different groups. For over ten years, radio drama Life in Lulu has tackled these issues through powerful storylines: sharing expert information, dispelling myths, working to build a more peaceful and cohesive society. -
Coping with the impact of prolonged civil war in Syria
Hay el Mater (Airport District) was our 150-episode drama with all the ingredients of a classic soap opera; love affairs, family disputes, personal ambition and revenge. Each episode focused on an issue relevant to life in Syria; like the ongoing civil war, domestic violence, education or migration.