PEACEWORKS 92 2. Investigative Reporting Radio/Television Program “Heroes of Myanmar.” Interviewees emphasized the heightened level of tension among religious groups in Myanmar in addition to the existing ethnic divisions. Bridging these divides and mitigating negative stereotypes among diverse groups can be addressed through a series of investigative reports highlighting heroes of Myanmar. Short reports would reveal how common people from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have done small acts of heroism to help others solve problems, assist in their communities, or prevent violence. For example, the Buddhist monk who provided a safe haven for four hundred Muslims in his community after a spate of religious violence broke out in Meikhtila. Technical elements Target audience General population of Myanmar Format Short investigative reports for radio or television Broadcast component TV: weekly thirty-minute program with several short reports; radio: twice weekly fifteen-minute programs Outreach components  program tip line to accept new stories of heroes across the country; information also collected through A social media and letter writing in rural areas  udience feedback built into each program (via call-ins) to facilitate discussion about solutions to ethnicA religious issues Documentaries on the most popular and compelling issues produced for public service broadcasting Desired outcomes Knowledge Better understanding among citizens of the peaceful aspects of each other’s religion Awareness of shared problems and possible problem-solving options with people from different ethnicities and religious orientations  nderstanding that some sources of information about other faiths and ethnicities are more trustworthy U than others Attitude Acceptance of Myanmar as a multifaith, multiethnic country Tolerance for people from other ethnic and religious groups, and less willingness to fall back on negative stereotypes Confidence in the capacity to solve problems Behavior Applying lessons learned from heroes to solve problems in communities Interethnic and interreligious dialogue opened; hate speech and discrimination not tolerated 24  USIP.ORG