‘Information is power’ is an old adage but it remains as true, if not more so, than it has ever been. Caroline Nursey looks at how the work of the BBC World Service Trust will be strengthened with a new grant from DfID. Read more
As famine is declared in neighbouring Somalia, we’re helping ActionAid to improve vital communication with drought-affected populations in northern Kenya. Read more
Radio provides a vital source of information for the people of the world’s newest country as they embark on the long process of nation building, says Carol Morgan in Juba. Read more
Amazing things can happen at the East Africa Cup, an annual festival of learning, sport, and intercultural exchange, says journalism trainee Daniel Wahome. Read more
In the midst of a series of revolutions in which new forms of media are playing a central role, we hardly need reminding of this year's focus on "21st century media", says Kate Noble. Read more
“Journalism is rooted in my mind and heart”. Presenter Narayan Shrestha on the challenges facing journalists in Nepal, and encouraging freedom of information. Read more
Nick Raistrick reports from Hargeisa on how bringing journalists and community groups together is helping improve the media amid some of the most dangerous conditions in the world. Read more
Award-winning journalist Mariama Khai Fornah describes her experiences as a reporter, commitment to journalism and hopes for Sierra Leone’s future. Read more
In the lead up to a watershed referendum in South Sudan, six local radio trainees have been working together to give a voice to local people. Read more
When the discussion programme BBC World Have Your Say came to Sierra Leone, BBC World Service Trust staff got the chance to work on a broadcast for a global audience. Read more
English in Action has launched two television programmes in Bangladesh - a drama series and game show - to enable millions of children and adults of all ages to learn English. Read more
Within days of the monsoon flooding that devastated Pakistan at the end of July, the BBC World Service Trust in partnership with BBC Urdu began broadcasting emergency radio programming to millions of listeners through Pakistan Lifeline. Read more
Millions in Pakistan began tuning in to emergency lifeline radio programming yesterday, as BBC Urdu launched a new service to people in the most severely flooded areas of the country. Read more
In response to the devastating floods in northern Pakistan, lifeline radio programmes are to be broadcast in the most severely affected areas through the BBC in both Urdu and Pashto. Read more
Over the last five years, our pioneering TV debate series has helped to develop and diversify the political and media landscape of Bangladesh. Read more
After years of building its media sector and disaster preparedness policies, what are the learnings from Santiago to Port-au-Prince? Lisa Robinson reports. Read more
Lisa Robinson reports on Connexion Haiti, the BBC's emergency lifeline radio programme helping Haitians cope with the effects of the earthquake. Read more
Can anything be done to prevent repressive governments from taking control of cyberspace? Iran Project Director, Mahmood Enayat gives an insight into the Iranian experience. Read more
“I’m going to Copenhagen to talk, which I’m very good at.” Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai discusses public awareness of climate change in Africa with fellow environmentalist, Jonathon Porrit. Read more
The BBC World Service Trust has launched an ambitious new multi-platform media project that will harness the latest communications technology for mass education in Bangladesh. Read more
Miss India-Universe, an HIV-positive detective and a puppy named Condom. Explore our India team's ground-breaking work over the past 10 years on combating HIV and AIDS. Read more
As the BBC World Service Trust wraps up its project addressing disaster prevention and preparedness in Vietnam, the country grapples with the severity of recent storms. Read more
The BBC World Service Trust celebrates its 10th birthday. We feature a selection of stories, photos, audio and video showing the huge impact our work has had - and continues to have - across the world. Read more
Sajha Sawal, Nepal’s ground-breaking debate radio and television show, marks its landmark 100th episode in a special edition with prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. The programme editor Ben Williams reports from Kathmandu. Read more
Can the much anticipated Copenhagen summit succeed in brokering a new deal on climate change? Grace Davies reports from a special programme of World Debate co-hosted by the BBC World Service Trust in Stockholm. Read more
African citizens are those most affected by climate change and least informed of – and responsible for – its causes, argues a policy briefing by the BBC World Service Trust. Read more
Rachael Borlase, an international trainer in Kampala, describes how the Ugandan government’s recent media crackdown is affecting the work of the BBC World Service Trust. Read more
The BBC World Service Trust launches Life Gulmohar Style, an ambitious new radio drama in India, focusing on women’s rights and gender issues. Read more
After four successful years, Basra’s Al-Mirbad radio station has taken the first steps towards becoming an independent NGO. Abir Awad reports on a new future. Read more
David Mowbray, Africa director for the BBC World Service Trust, describes how work is continuing in southern Sudan, despite the challenges of working in the country. Read more
As former Liberian president Charles Taylor takes the stand at his defence trial, the BBC World Service Trust is supporting West African journalists at The Hague to report on proceedings to audiences in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Read more
A Bangladeshi production team trained by the BBC World Service Trust teamed up with BBC World News to produce the latest edition of the flagship BBC discussion programme Read more
A new report measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices amongst young people finds that mass media is highly effective in providing information about HIV and AIDS to young Cambodians. Read more
Asabe Sambo conducts peer to peer education work with groups who are highly vulnerable to HIV infection, using media outputs produced by the BBC World Service Trust. This is her story. Read more
An urban radio drama targeted at audiences living in rapidly expanding urban areas is the latest production from BBC Afghan Education Projects (AEP). Read more
"Today's preparedness is tomorrow's security" is the message of a free concert featuring popular band Bhoomi to promote disaster preparedness in West Bengal and Orissa. Read more
The BBC World Service Trust is supporting a two year international project to support freedom of expression in Belarus through independent broadcasting Read more
The BBC World Service Trust is to be the first international recipient of a portion of funds from the sale of a major painting by 18th century Venetian artist Canaletto. Read more
"The Village Nurse's Charms", a 30 minute film drama targeting key populations with messages about Malaria prevention launched in Cambodia on 18 December Read more
A powerful new feature film brings together some of Cambodia's top young actors to promote safe sex and educate young Cambodians about HIV and AIDS Read more
The Accra High Level Forum (2-4 September 2008), a landmark summit on aid effectiveness, provided the setting and subject for the latest BBC World Debate Read more
A documentary produced as part of a BBC World Service Trust programme on social integration has won a prestigious television award at the annual SIMFEST festival of local and independent TV in Romania. Read more
The BBC World Service Trust is running an innovative ringtone project to promote the use of condoms in India as part of an HIV campaign reaching over 100 million people Read more
BBC World Service Trust, the international charity of the BBC, has received an award for Business Excellence from GBC (the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria), for its work in increasing awareness about HIV and AIDS. Read more
As the media landscape across Africa evolves, the Africa Media Initiative will play a large role in assisting that change. If Africa is to move from economic dependency to become a continent of developed and democratic nations, the emergence of independent and vibrant media is essential. Read more
Media freedom and access to information are of particular significance in countries emerging from conflict, especially if this conflict follows years of oppressive regimes. Read more
Nigeria scores a dismal 20 out of 100 in the Open Budget Index because the Government provides 'scant or no' information on its budget and financial activities. Read more
The latest phase of our campaign to normalise condom use in India features an old sport with a new twist. Kabaddi, a game originally from the Indian subcontinent, is being used to champion condoms. Read more