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SOMASHTE — media, communication and social change

Society for Media and Suitable Human-Communication Techniques

Organisation overview

SoMaSHTe — Society for Media and Suitable Human-Communication Techniques — is a Bangladesh-based media and communication organisation established in 2005. Our mission is to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, foster sustainable development and influence socio-political systems.

We work across four areas: capacity building for journalists and community media, advocacy and media campaigns, communication strategy and IEC material development, and research.

Mission and objectives

  • Amplify the voices of marginalized and under-represented communities.
  • Foster sustainable development through media and communication.
  • Influence socio-political systems through evidence-based advocacy.
  • Build the capacity of journalists, community media and young communicators.
  • Design communication strategies and IEC materials for development partners.
  • Conduct research that informs media practice and public policy.

History

Our journey

  1. 2005

    SoMaSHTe established in Dhaka as a media and communication organisation.

  2. 2014

    MoU signed with the University of Dhaka and Swisscontact on agriculture journalism.

  3. 2018

    Citizen journalists in Bogura and Rangpur trained on preventing violent extremism.

  4. 2023

    Internet safety and security literacy programme for school children begins.

  5. 2024

    Disability Equality in the Media project launched with UNESCO.

  6. 2025

    Community Radio Toolkit launched; media fellowship on disability equality awarded.

Governance

Executive Committee and team

The Executive Committee provides strategic direction, oversight and accountability for the organisation.