Namibia's Nyae Nyae Conservancy Can Now Access Solar Radios
Thirty-seven villages in the remote areas of the Nyae Nyae Conservancy will now be able to receive radio broadcasts and have access to outside information following the distribution of new solar powered Lifeline radios.
The European Union (EU) who funded the radios through their EU Climate Change Adaption Grant, is providing support to build and improve the capacity of local San communities to diversify livelihoods and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
The large, sturdy solar radios are designed and purpose built for group listening, so work perfectly in the 37 villages around the conservancy, where distance and lack of transport limits communication. Without access to electricity, the solar powered radios are the ideal solution to help the isolated communities stay up to date with developments far removed from their everyday rural existence.
Gil Eilam