Voices of Resilience: Stories of Community Renewal (CARE 13) Series

Hosted by China Global Television Network (CGTN) and Vietnam Television (VTV), the 13th CARE co-production will focus on the strength, creativity, and determination of communities across the Asia-Pacific region as they confront challenges and rebuild their futures. Through the challenges they face, from environmental change and natural disasters to social inequality, economic hardship, and cultural transformation, powerful stories of resilience emerge, of individuals and communities finding innovative ways to adapt, recover, and renew their collective spirit.

The series aims to emphasize the importance of personal and collective stories as sources of inspiration and healing, and to convey hope that renewal is possible when diverse voices come together to rebuild and transform. 

Discovering stories of resilience and community renewal is envisioned as an international call for a fresh new beginning to 13th edition of the CARE Series. The ABU CARE 13 Series will serve as a timely platform to reaffirm its ultimate mission ‘Change Asia and Rescue the Earth’ and to contribute to building a better world through the pursuit of sustainable development. 

Production Plan:

• 2026 mid of March: CARE13 Call for Entry 
• 2026 19-22May:  1st Producers’ Meeting @ Vietnam 
• 2026 June: Online updates 
• 2026 2nd Meeting:  To be decided in the 1stmeeting.  
• 2026 TBC: Distribution of Broadcast Materials 
• 2026 October: CARE 13 Report during ABU General Assembly in Sri Lanka

Guidelines for the co-production of the CARE series:

It is recommended that you propose and create a story that: 

• Focuses on human-centerednarratives, highlighting the main character(s).
• Is either 30 minutes or 50 minutes in length, depending on the theme.
• Reflects the strength, creativity, and determination of communities as they confront challenges and rebuild their futures in your country.