Rwanda
ChildrenRwanda Radio Project for Orphans
Rwanda Radio Project for Orphans
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A Freeplay Lifeline demonstration
Kristine Pearson, executive director of the Freeplay Foundation, demonstrates how to use and care for the Freeplay Lifeline radio during a distribution and 'guardian' training session in Rwanda
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Johnta received his Freeplay self-powered radio in 2003 and it still serves as a Lifeline for him every single day (see associated story: In Search of Johnta)
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Since the visit recorded in Photo 2, there have been two major events in the life of Johnta - he has started secondary school and his house was destoryed in a storm. Funds from irish donors will help with a new home and Johnta loves his lessons. He and his siblings will stay with a neighbor until they have a home again (see associated story: Johnta and the Orphans of Nyamatara).
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Listening In
A group of child heads of households listen together in Musanze District, Rwanda.
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Getting Connected
More than 75% of child families are headed by a girl and only one in 17 children go to school. Lifeline radios ease isolation and provide vital information.
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Child headed households reciving Lifeline radio
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Listening group with Lifeline radio
The Lifeline radio uses wind-up and solar-powered technology which reduces the use of toxic batteries.
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Rwanda Radio Project for Orphans
Photo from Progress Report 'A Sense of Hope - 11 Years Of Progress In Rwanda'
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Children in Musanze District, Rwanda gather to listen to their L
Photo from Progress Report 'Stories of Hope from Rwanda'
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Lifeline radios bring access to information for child heads of h
Photo from Progress Report 'Stories of Hope from Rwanda'
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One of 10 Lifeline radios signed by Tom Hanks
Photo from Progress Report 'News Release - Tom Hanks hosts eBay Charity Auction'
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Tom Hanks, the Freeplay Foundation’s U.S. Ambassador
Photo from Progress Report 'News Release - Tom Hanks hosts eBay Charity Auction'
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