International Broadcasting Trust
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We work with the media to ensure that UK audiences remain engaged with global issues.
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"The global humanitarian system stands at a precipice. Only 5% of the $44.72bn needed to meet humanitarian needs has been funded. This isn’t just a shortfall; it’s a catastrophe unfolding in slow motion."
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
We need smarter, more focused aid
As aid budgets are being slashed, the sector needs a decisive shift in how aid is delivered, writes Flora Alexander, Executive Director of International Rescue Committee UK.
ibt.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"The global humanitarian system stands at a precipice. Only 5% of the $44.72bn needed to meet humanitarian needs has been funded. This isn’t just a shortfall; it’s a catastrophe unfolding in slow motion."
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
Martin Bell, former MP, war reporter, and current Unicef UK ambassador, on the existential threats facing the BBC World Service.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell
In an age of disinformation, our broadcaster is trusted to find and tell the truth. Now more than ever we need it, says former reporter, MP and Unicef ambassador, Martin Bell
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Martin Bell, former MP, war reporter, and current Unicef UK ambassador, on the existential threats facing the BBC World Service.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Action for Global Health are looking for a Comms, Campaigns and Media whizz to help shape their upcoming strategy.
Take a look at the details below!
Take a look at the details below!
📣 REMINDER!
We're on the lookout for a consultant to shape our new Communications, Campaigns and Media Strategy.
Are you a strategic thinker with a track record of growing reach and brand? Get in touch today!
Read the Terms of Reference 👉 bit.ly/3YWzHiL
We're on the lookout for a consultant to shape our new Communications, Campaigns and Media Strategy.
Are you a strategic thinker with a track record of growing reach and brand? Get in touch today!
Read the Terms of Reference 👉 bit.ly/3YWzHiL
📣 Calling All Strategic Communicators! 📣
We're seeking a consultant to help us shape a Communications, Campaigns & Media Strategy.
Got a track record of delivering integrated strategies that drive impact? We'd love to hear from you.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3YWzHiL
We're seeking a consultant to help us shape a Communications, Campaigns & Media Strategy.
Got a track record of delivering integrated strategies that drive impact? We'd love to hear from you.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3YWzHiL
May 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Action for Global Health are looking for a Comms, Campaigns and Media whizz to help shape their upcoming strategy.
Take a look at the details below!
Take a look at the details below!
New research by Save the Children and Vrije Universiteit finds that failure to limit global warming to 1.5°C would condemn 83% of today’s five-year olds to dangerous levels of extreme heat in their lifetimes, as reported in @the-independent.com @savechildrenintl.bsky.social
Current climate path condemns tens of millions of children to unmanageable heat
Unless the world curbs emissions, 100 million children born in 2020 are expected to face extreme heatwaves during their lifetimes, according to new research
www.independent.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New research by Save the Children and Vrije Universiteit finds that failure to limit global warming to 1.5°C would condemn 83% of today’s five-year olds to dangerous levels of extreme heat in their lifetimes, as reported in @the-independent.com @savechildrenintl.bsky.social
How the global wrangle for natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fuelling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, by
@nesrinemalik.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
@nesrinemalik.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
Minerals, mobile phones and militias: how war unfolded in DRC
How the global wrangle for natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fuelling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
How the global wrangle for natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fuelling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, by
@nesrinemalik.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
@nesrinemalik.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
Mosab Abushama’s work spotlights the destruction of ordinary life in Sudan.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Before and after: images by Sudan’s accidental war photographer show loss of everyday life
Mosab Abushama’s work is an attempt to spotlight what the destruction has meant for ordinary people
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Mosab Abushama’s work spotlights the destruction of ordinary life in Sudan.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Today - April 15th - marks two years of war in Sudan.
The war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It should be headline news every day, but it’s not, writes Jean-Michel Grand from Action Against Hunger.
The war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It should be headline news every day, but it’s not, writes Jean-Michel Grand from Action Against Hunger.
Sudan – a wake-up call
It’s the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It should be headline news, but it’s not. Sudan’s hunger crisis is a test of international resolve and yet the media remains largely silent, writes Jean-Mic...
ibt.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today - April 15th - marks two years of war in Sudan.
The war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It should be headline news every day, but it’s not, writes Jean-Michel Grand from Action Against Hunger.
The war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It should be headline news every day, but it’s not, writes Jean-Michel Grand from Action Against Hunger.
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“We are basically on the brink of famine, if the blockade doesn’t end”
Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam in Gaza on #r4Today, highlights Israel's month-long illegal blockade of Gaza, depriving over 2 million people of aid, water, food and electricity. Israel must lift the blockade and allow aid into Gaza.
Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam in Gaza on #r4Today, highlights Israel's month-long illegal blockade of Gaza, depriving over 2 million people of aid, water, food and electricity. Israel must lift the blockade and allow aid into Gaza.
April 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“We are basically on the brink of famine, if the blockade doesn’t end”
Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam in Gaza on #r4Today, highlights Israel's month-long illegal blockade of Gaza, depriving over 2 million people of aid, water, food and electricity. Israel must lift the blockade and allow aid into Gaza.
Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam in Gaza on #r4Today, highlights Israel's month-long illegal blockade of Gaza, depriving over 2 million people of aid, water, food and electricity. Israel must lift the blockade and allow aid into Gaza.
New Report Published!
We're happy to release Small World, written by @martinscott2010.bsky.social
Prof. Scott looked at the range of international coverage on the public service channels between 2023-24.
Some of the results were expected. Others were surprising and alarming.
Read more below 👇
We're happy to release Small World, written by @martinscott2010.bsky.social
Prof. Scott looked at the range of international coverage on the public service channels between 2023-24.
Some of the results were expected. Others were surprising and alarming.
Read more below 👇
Small World - International factual programming on public service channels
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UK’s Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) in covering global events through current affairs and other factual programmes on television channels. To a...
ibt.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
New Report Published!
We're happy to release Small World, written by @martinscott2010.bsky.social
Prof. Scott looked at the range of international coverage on the public service channels between 2023-24.
Some of the results were expected. Others were surprising and alarming.
Read more below 👇
We're happy to release Small World, written by @martinscott2010.bsky.social
Prof. Scott looked at the range of international coverage on the public service channels between 2023-24.
Some of the results were expected. Others were surprising and alarming.
Read more below 👇
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I've got a new report out today - on international factual programming on UK TV in 2023-24.
Key finding: Travelogues dominate (58%) and 'male, stale and pale' presenters feature very heavily.
Covered nicely in The Times - www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
Full report: ibt.org.uk/reports/smal...
Key finding: Travelogues dominate (58%) and 'male, stale and pale' presenters feature very heavily.
Covered nicely in The Times - www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
Full report: ibt.org.uk/reports/smal...
April 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I've got a new report out today - on international factual programming on UK TV in 2023-24.
Key finding: Travelogues dominate (58%) and 'male, stale and pale' presenters feature very heavily.
Covered nicely in The Times - www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
Full report: ibt.org.uk/reports/smal...
Key finding: Travelogues dominate (58%) and 'male, stale and pale' presenters feature very heavily.
Covered nicely in The Times - www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
Full report: ibt.org.uk/reports/smal...
IBT's new findings are featured in The Times today.
Our research looked at International programming on the public service broadcasters.
We found that the 10 most frequently appearing travelogue presenters include just one female and one non-white broadcaster.
Our research looked at International programming on the public service broadcasters.
We found that the 10 most frequently appearing travelogue presenters include just one female and one non-white broadcaster.
Male, pale and stale travelogues lack diversity, report says
Researchers found that travel programmes from major broadcasters were predominately presented by white men
www.thetimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
IBT's new findings are featured in The Times today.
Our research looked at International programming on the public service broadcasters.
We found that the 10 most frequently appearing travelogue presenters include just one female and one non-white broadcaster.
Our research looked at International programming on the public service broadcasters.
We found that the 10 most frequently appearing travelogue presenters include just one female and one non-white broadcaster.
Too often, the media reinforce misconceptions about refugees through their reporting.
The only way to counter this is by telling more accurate, nuanced and informed stories, @henryroberts.bsky.social argues here.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/we-n...
The only way to counter this is by telling more accurate, nuanced and informed stories, @henryroberts.bsky.social argues here.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/we-n...
March 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Too often, the media reinforce misconceptions about refugees through their reporting.
The only way to counter this is by telling more accurate, nuanced and informed stories, @henryroberts.bsky.social argues here.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/we-n...
The only way to counter this is by telling more accurate, nuanced and informed stories, @henryroberts.bsky.social argues here.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/we-n...
📺 Channel 4's Unreported World returns this evening at 19:30.
In tonight's episode, @krishgm.bsky.social reports from Sudan, where about 30 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We're pleased that this neglected crisis is being covered by the programme #IBTRecommends
In tonight's episode, @krishgm.bsky.social reports from Sudan, where about 30 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We're pleased that this neglected crisis is being covered by the programme #IBTRecommends
March 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
📺 Channel 4's Unreported World returns this evening at 19:30.
In tonight's episode, @krishgm.bsky.social reports from Sudan, where about 30 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We're pleased that this neglected crisis is being covered by the programme #IBTRecommends
In tonight's episode, @krishgm.bsky.social reports from Sudan, where about 30 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We're pleased that this neglected crisis is being covered by the programme #IBTRecommends
Many congratulations to the winners and nominees at the RTS Television Journalism Awards earlier this week.
It's vitally important we recognise the importance of journalists - often reporting in dangerous situations around the globe.
@rtsmedia.bsky.social
rts.org.uk/award/rts-te...
It's vitally important we recognise the importance of journalists - often reporting in dangerous situations around the globe.
@rtsmedia.bsky.social
rts.org.uk/award/rts-te...
RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025
The winners for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025, in partnership with Dataminr, have been announced.
rts.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Many congratulations to the winners and nominees at the RTS Television Journalism Awards earlier this week.
It's vitally important we recognise the importance of journalists - often reporting in dangerous situations around the globe.
@rtsmedia.bsky.social
rts.org.uk/award/rts-te...
It's vitally important we recognise the importance of journalists - often reporting in dangerous situations around the globe.
@rtsmedia.bsky.social
rts.org.uk/award/rts-te...
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Concerns raised over government’s ‘short-sighted and appalling’ international aid cut
“This is a short-sighted and appalling move by both the PM and Treasury,” said Romilly Greenhill, chief executive of NGO body @bondngo.bsky.social.
@charitytimes.bsky.social
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Concerns-...
“This is a short-sighted and appalling move by both the PM and Treasury,” said Romilly Greenhill, chief executive of NGO body @bondngo.bsky.social.
@charitytimes.bsky.social
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Concerns-...
Concerns raised over government’s ‘short-sighted and appalling’ international aid cut
Criticism from charities and MPs follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to slash government support for international aid to focus funding on defence.
www.charitytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Concerns raised over government’s ‘short-sighted and appalling’ international aid cut
“This is a short-sighted and appalling move by both the PM and Treasury,” said Romilly Greenhill, chief executive of NGO body @bondngo.bsky.social.
@charitytimes.bsky.social
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Concerns-...
“This is a short-sighted and appalling move by both the PM and Treasury,” said Romilly Greenhill, chief executive of NGO body @bondngo.bsky.social.
@charitytimes.bsky.social
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Concerns-...
This has been a difficult week for the NGO sector.
Henry Roberts sums up the mood of IBT members before looking ahead at next steps for the sector.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/ibt-...
Henry Roberts sums up the mood of IBT members before looking ahead at next steps for the sector.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/ibt-...
IBT members condemn the government’s decision to cut foreign aid
The announcement on Tuesday that the government is slashing the foreign aid budget to increase defence spending was met with alarm and dismay across the INGO sector. Henry Roberts looks at some of the...
ibt.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This has been a difficult week for the NGO sector.
Henry Roberts sums up the mood of IBT members before looking ahead at next steps for the sector.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/ibt-...
Henry Roberts sums up the mood of IBT members before looking ahead at next steps for the sector.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/ibt-...
Last week, we co-hosted an event with ODI Global on media representation of refugees.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the panel and in the Q&A. It was a constructive conservation.
@yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social, Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis
Thanks to everyone who participated in the panel and in the Q&A. It was a constructive conservation.
@yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social, Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Last week, we co-hosted an event with ODI Global on media representation of refugees.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the panel and in the Q&A. It was a constructive conservation.
@yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social, Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis
Thanks to everyone who participated in the panel and in the Q&A. It was a constructive conservation.
@yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social, Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis
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‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes
‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes
BBC Two’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone gathers intimate footage of three children surviving in the besieged strip
“Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your world is destroyed?” asks 13-year-old Abdullah, speaking at the beginning of an intimate BBC…
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes
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Fascinating discussion today with @ibtrust.bsky.social @odi.global @yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis. Lots of food for thought on how media can change minds on migration debate & represent refugees authentically
We had a fantastic morning co-hosting this panel discussion with @odi.global on media representations of migration and refugee stories.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
February 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Fascinating discussion today with @ibtrust.bsky.social @odi.global @yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis. Lots of food for thought on how media can change minds on migration debate & represent refugees authentically
We had a fantastic morning co-hosting this panel discussion with @odi.global on media representations of migration and refugee stories.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
February 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We had a fantastic morning co-hosting this panel discussion with @odi.global on media representations of migration and refugee stories.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.
Our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social spoke on BBC Wales earlier today, sharing his views on Channel 4's controversial programme Go Back to Where You Came From.
You can listen to the recording below. The conversation starts 46 minutes in 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen to the recording below. The conversation starts 46 minutes in 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Phone In - Your calls on unhealthy snacks, the Channel 4 series where members of the public experience life as a refugee and DJs. - BBC Sounds
Unhealthy snacks, the Channel 4 TV series where people experience life as a refugee, & DJs
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social spoke on BBC Wales earlier today, sharing his views on Channel 4's controversial programme Go Back to Where You Came From.
You can listen to the recording below. The conversation starts 46 minutes in 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen to the recording below. The conversation starts 46 minutes in 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Ahead of our event with @odi.global tomorrow, read @zungumza.bsky.social's take on Channel 4's controversial reality show Go Back to Where You Came From.
Some people will hate it, but public service broadcasters need to engage wider audiences on these issues, he writes.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/chan...
Some people will hate it, but public service broadcasters need to engage wider audiences on these issues, he writes.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/chan...
Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made
Channel 4's controversial reality show has been criticised for downplaying the lived experiences of refugees by turning their lives into an entertainment format. But as Gareth Benest, Advocacy Directo...
ibt.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ahead of our event with @odi.global tomorrow, read @zungumza.bsky.social's take on Channel 4's controversial reality show Go Back to Where You Came From.
Some people will hate it, but public service broadcasters need to engage wider audiences on these issues, he writes.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/chan...
Some people will hate it, but public service broadcasters need to engage wider audiences on these issues, he writes.
ibt.org.uk/opinion/chan...
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Save the date – 13 Feb 🗓️
Alongside @ibtrust.bsky.social we're bringing together journalists, media and migration experts to discuss the process, challenges and impacts of migration coverage.
Sign up to join in-person (London): https://buff.ly/42GJtYM
Alongside @ibtrust.bsky.social we're bringing together journalists, media and migration experts to discuss the process, challenges and impacts of migration coverage.
Sign up to join in-person (London): https://buff.ly/42GJtYM
February 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Save the date – 13 Feb 🗓️
Alongside @ibtrust.bsky.social we're bringing together journalists, media and migration experts to discuss the process, challenges and impacts of migration coverage.
Sign up to join in-person (London): https://buff.ly/42GJtYM
Alongside @ibtrust.bsky.social we're bringing together journalists, media and migration experts to discuss the process, challenges and impacts of migration coverage.
Sign up to join in-person (London): https://buff.ly/42GJtYM
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This piece from Gareth Benest, Advocacy Director @ibtrust.bsky.social illustrates exactly why, whilst profoundly uncomfortable & disturbing, public service media programming via reality TV formats are important for our national conversation & expose the bare truth that people don't want to confront.
February 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This piece from Gareth Benest, Advocacy Director @ibtrust.bsky.social illustrates exactly why, whilst profoundly uncomfortable & disturbing, public service media programming via reality TV formats are important for our national conversation & expose the bare truth that people don't want to confront.
Last night, Channel 4 broadcast Go Back to Where You Came From, a reality series that shows Brits experiencing what it's like to be a refugee.
The programme is controversial, but as our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social argues in @theguardian.com, we're glad it was made. Here's why:
The programme is controversial, but as our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social argues in @theguardian.com, we're glad it was made. Here's why:
Channel 4's Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made | Gareth Benest
The backlash to the reality series misses a key point: if this was an educational documentary, would anyone watch it? asks Gareth Benest of the charity International Broadcasting Trust
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Last night, Channel 4 broadcast Go Back to Where You Came From, a reality series that shows Brits experiencing what it's like to be a refugee.
The programme is controversial, but as our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social argues in @theguardian.com, we're glad it was made. Here's why:
The programme is controversial, but as our Advocacy Director @zungumza.bsky.social argues in @theguardian.com, we're glad it was made. Here's why: