Freeplay Foundation
 United Kingdom  |  Research/Dev

Lifeline Energy improves the quality of the lives of vulnerable populations through dependable and environmentally friendly technologies. We are committed to providing renewable energy alternatives to those most in need.

Energy poverty is a key impediment to millions of people who strive everyday to better their lives.
We collaborate with governments, international aid organisations, in-country NGOs, local communities, individuals and corporations working across a range of disciplines: education, health, agriculture, complex emergencies and peacemaking. We build coalitions that bring the public and private sector together for the most effective and efficient use of resources. When communication is a key component of development success, the Freeplay Foundation can ensure that information is delivered the 'last mile' to communities in the most remote, inaccessible locations. Over the years we have worked closely with local partners to develop and refine a system to distribute Lifeline radios for projects of any size. Our approach is holistic. Radios are never just given away. Community involvement is paramount in forming radio listening groups to ensure that the radio's potential is maximised. We help them select radio 'guardians' to care for the radio on behalf of their listening group or classroom. Guardians are often teachers or local leaders or child heads of households and at least 50% percent of the guardians are female.

Lifeline radios

Radio listening groups

Communication

Development

Information

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