Blog posts by year and monthAugust 2012
Posts (9)
Breaking the silence: cholera in Sierra Leone
Alpha Kamara on how BBC Media Action is helping radio stations across Sierra Leone with their response to the cholera outbreak.
Sajha Sawal: a story of success
As Nepal’s debate show Sajha Sawal celebrates its 250th episode, its presenter Narayan Shrestha remembers how the programme helped to reunite a father with his son.
People helping people: simple communication technology saves lives
This World Humanitarian Day, BBC Media Action's James Deane explains how a boom in communication technology in the developing world is changing how communities respond to crisis.
International Youth Day: Inspiring Cambodia's next generation
The 17-year-old presenter of Cambodia’s youth programme Loy9 on the importance of empowering her peers to participate in public life.
The circle of life: A 360-degree approach to communication
Siddhartha Swarup, Deputy Country Director of India, on how BBC Media Action's innovative 360 degree communication mix aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the Indian state of Bihar by 40%.
Bihar has two i's
Radharani Mitra, National Creative Director and Executive Producer in India for BBC Media Action, on how insight and innovation is behind an ambitious project to improve family health in one of India’s poorest states.
Skating around social and behavioural change in the global response to HIV
Yvonne MacPherson highlights a lack of focus on awareness and communication in the global response to HIV and AIDS.
The choppy waters of democracy
Why one man’s boat and his struggles to earn a living show the importance of Tok Bot Salone, a new question and answer show in Sierra Leone.
Ringing in success: creative AIDS communications
After attending the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington DC, BBC Media Action’s Yvonne McPherson reflects on the importance of communications in HIV and Aids programming, and how creative approaches can bring crucial health information to millions.
