Tom Baker from BBC Media Action's Africa team introduces some of the development charity's work in Somalia, Tanzania and Nigeria.
World Radio Day is on Friday 13 February. Broadcasters across the world will join forces on the day to celebrate the radio medium and raise the profile of their own organisations work in using radio to change lives.
BBC Media Action, the BBC's development charity, has produced a short film introduced by project manager Tom Baker, showcasing a handful of endeavours using radio to reach out to young people across the world. Those projects include a weekly radio drama in Somalia called Maalma Dhaama Mantaanda national radio show called Niambie (Tell Me) in Tanzania giving young people parliamentary and presidential election information.
- Follow the #worldradioday hashtag for updates throughout Friday 13 February. There's also more information on the World Radio Day website.
- Find out more about the work of BBC Media Action on their website.
- BBC Media Action isn't funded by the UK Licence Fee. Donate to the development via the website.
