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January 11, 2005

Radio Free Africa

You may have already heard about the Freeplay Foundation and its revolutionary self-powered radios. If not, then you should know that this org is a great example of how simple but elegant ideas can make a huge impact on the lives of those in need.

Founded by the Freeplay Energy Group (FEG) the Freeplay Foundation provides self-powered radios to the world's poor (especially women and children) with the goal of facilitating "sustained access to information and education".

For those of us in the developed world, it is easy to forget that much of the developing world has yet to make a phone call nor has the means to purchase or maintain a radio (ex. buying batteries). For much of the world, radio is still the most powerful medium for mass communication. Visit the "Latest News" section of the Freeplay Foundation website to read two inspiring stories of how orphaned children in AIDS stricken Zambia and war-torn Rwanda are using Freeplay Lifeline radios to continue their education.

Posted by Jason at January 11, 2005 1:09 PM