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Providing Radios to Remote Kunar Villages

USAID is working with the local government to deliver 20,000 radios to villagers in remote areas.

Kunar Province, Afghanistan | Saturday, August 15, 2009

Photo: Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA)

Kunar Governor Wahidi distributes radios to village elders.

The majority of people in Afghanistan get their news and entertainment through radio, and it is particularly important for Afghans to have access to information during the 2009 election period. USAID is working with the local government in Kunar Province to deliver 20,000 solar-powered or windup radios to villagers in remote areas. With their new radios, villagers can tune in to local and regional FM radio stations, such as BBC and Voice of America Pashto-language service. These radios provide a link to the rest of Afghanistan and the world, helping Kunar residents become informed about issues that affect their lives.

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Providing Radios to Remote Kunar Villages

USAID is working with the local government to deliver 20,000 radios to villagers in remote areas.

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