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Protecting lives and building peace

With our media partners we support conflict prevention and peacebuilding - and we address the risks people face as a direct consequence of war

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

Building peace through drama

  • 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.

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