BBC Media Action
Development charity using media and communication to support communities in Sierra Leone
BBC Media Action Sierra Leone
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Visit www.bbcmediaaction.orgAbout BBC Media Action
BBC Media Action is an international development charity that uses media and communication to support people in Sierra Leone and other countries.
Mission
To use media and communication to help people make sense of events, engage in dialogue, and take action to improve their lives.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesBBC Media Action is the BBC's international development charity, founded in 1999, using media and communication to support people in Sierra Leone and other countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show BBC Media Action with a partial profile.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 75% of the 469 charities in Sierra Leone it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBBC Media Action is an international nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
BBC Media Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.
BBC Media Action is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
BBC Media Action is classified as an International organization, based in Sierra Leone.
BBC Media Action is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
BBC Media Action is an international development charity that uses media and communication to support people in Sierra Leone and other countries. BBC Media Action is an international organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1999.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BBC Media Action Sierra Leone is listed in Sierra Leone. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
BBC Media Action Sierra Leone is listed in Sierra Leone. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Understanding social barriers to sexual and reproductive health for adolescents - BBC
12 Sierra Leonean Women In Media You Should Know in 2025 - SwitSalone
UNDP supports the empowerment of Journalists and Influencers to combat mis/disinformation in Sierra Leone - UNDP
Driving a 'kekeh' to empower women in Sierra Leone - BBC
Sierra Leone country profile - BBC
Information you can trust: Tackling misinformation ahead of Sierra Leone’s elections - BBC
Final Report: Final Evaluation of the Improving Women's Participation in Political Processes as Peace building Ambassadors Project - Sierra Leone - ReliefWeb
Helping people spot fake news in Sierra Leone - BBC
Speaking up for Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone - BBC
Sierra Leone’s social media must live up - Politico SL
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1999
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about BBC Media Action
- What is BBC Media Action?
- BBC Media Action is a international nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. BBC Media Action is an international development charity that uses media and communication to support people in Sierra Leone and other countries.
- When was BBC Media Action founded?
- BBC Media Action was founded in 1999.
- Who leads BBC Media Action?
- Edward Kargbo.
- Where is BBC Media Action located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is BBC Media Action trustworthy?
- BBC Media Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is BBC Media Action's website?
- https://www.bbcmediaaction.org
- Are donations to BBC Media Action tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.