BBC Media Action Nepal

Support towards meeting the information and communication needs of people living in poverty with a particular emphasis on fragile states. The Global Grant is expected to reach over 200 million people in 14 target countries (with a particular focus on fragile states) with media and communications outputs that contribute to creating better governance, healthier populations and an increased ability to cope with crises. Specifically, individuals, communities and governments in 14 target countries will be better informed and more engaged in tackling challenges in governance, health, and crises through: · Strengthened communication platforms for domestic accountability and public dialogue · Enhanced access to information and engagement around reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health · Enhanced access to information and communication aimed at improving communities’ resilience to humanitarian crises (with a focus on climate-related risks) · A strengthened evidence base on the role of media and communication in democratic development, including the role of donor support;

BBC Media Actionworks with select local media houses broadcasting in the Terai to bolster their capacity to provide platforms and facilitate debate and dialogue that will support communities to better resolve identified areas of tension and engage in national politics.

This project produces reconstruction radio programme Milijuli Nepali (Together Nepal) and supports local radio stations to produce their own reconstruction programmes. This supports the post-earthquake rebuilding process in Nepal, ensuring communities have the information and understanding they need in order to rebuild safer homes and public buildings and increase their long term resilience.