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CNN Documentary Features Wind-up Radio Technology


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Freeplay Foundation staff display a self-powered radio in rural Mozambique.


CNN International will feature wind-up radio technology by Freeplay Energy Group in the documentary Global Challenges: Virtual Villages on Sunday, 25th of June.

19h00 UK

20h00 Most of Africa / Europe

21h00 Middle East

19h00 Eastern Time, USA

18h00 Central Time, USA

17h00 Mountain Time, USA

16h00 Pacific Time, USA


Times might vary so check local listings.

The program will be re-brodcast on Wednesday, 28th of June, so check your local listings.


Through the GBGM, United Methodists have contributed 4000 wind-up radios, many of which have been distributed by the Methodist Church of Mozambique. See these articles about GBGM involvement with wind-up radio technology:

Mission board will use wind-up radios to spread information
Radios Are Lifeline for Stranded Mozambicans


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