We work with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.
In 2024, we are working in 30 countries and reaching more than 100 million people each year with media and communication for stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet and inclusive societies.
We combine world-leading media support, creative storytelling and evidence-based advocacy to provide impartial, trustworthy media content to people and communities in need around the world. Our work spans supporting the development of healthier media ecosystems, media content, policy and research 鈥 find out where we work and what we do below.
Our impact areas
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Building stronger democracies
We strengthen democracy by supporting public interest media content and platforms that enable vulnerable people to participate in democratic processes as active and informed citizens who are better able to understand and address the biggest challenges they and the world are facing. -
A safer, more habitable planet
We contribute to a safer and more habitable planet by providing an information lifeline in humanitarian emergencies, by supporting information flows that help people adapt to climate change, live sustainable lifestyles and protect nature, and by supporting balanced discussion of conflict and division. -
More inclusive societies
By ensuring everyone has access to trustworthy information and fair representation, our work supports the UN SDG commitment to 鈥渓eave no one behind鈥. We meaningfully include people who are often marginalised or excluded in society; addressing gender norms and barriers, the rights of people with disabilities and of LGBTQI+ communities, improving access to health, education and work opportunities.
Where we work
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In Africa
Delve into our projects in Africa which range from media training to radio and TV programmes to tackle key development issues. Learn more here. -
In Asia-Pacific
Explore the breadth of our projects in Asia which achieve impact through innovative mobile phone services, TV debate shows and traditional street theatre. -
In Middle East & North Africa
Learn more about our longstanding media training projects and programmes that strengthen media development and provide a forum for trusted dialogue. -
In Europe & Caucasus
Our projects increase trusted, inclusive and independent media programming to help people make sense of events in their countries and engage in dialogue 鈥 ultimately bringing societies together.
What we do
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Media ecosystems
We support the development of healthier media ecosystems, so that more people have access to media content that is in the public interest. By supporting public interest media content and platforms that expand civic space, we help create inclusive public spheres that build stronger democratic, sustainable and inclusive societies, and reduce information disorder, division and distrust. -
Media content
On broadcast and digital media platforms, 成人快手 Media Action and our partners deliver storytelling that informs and inspires under-served audiences about the most important issues in their lives. Our content work builds digital and media literacy, bringing people together, bridging divides and building trust. -
Research
Research is a vitally important, cross-cutting function at 成人快手 Media Action, underpinning all of our work and evidence of impact. We have deep and long-standing expertise in research to understand under-served audiences and media ecosystems. And we share research insights widely, for the public good. Delve deeper into our insight and impact here. -
Policy
成人快手 Media Action acts as a global thought leader in media policy, future journalism, and the role of media in tackling the world鈥檚 biggest challenges. Our policy work leverages unique and deep insights and evidence of our impact in diverse contexts. It draws on, and amplifies, the analysis and voices of our partners and audiences, bringing them to a global stage.