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Improving Communication in the Congo

Posted on December 22, 2016 by ltfhc

The cell phone revolution in sub-Saharan Africa is often taken for granted, yet in reality many areas still lack telecommunications infrastructure. The DRC has one of the lowest mobile phone penetration rates in the world, negatively impacting multiple sectors. We have been tackling this problem since 2012, when … Continue reading →

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Big Plans for 2016

Posted on December 29, 2015 by ltfhc

  After an incredibly busy 2015, the LTFHC/WAVE is poised to launch into an impactful 2016 with a series of exciting programs, from direct service provision to critical infrastructure improvements affecting communities in the Lake Tanganyika Basin, and beyond:   … Continue reading →

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HuffPo Canada interviews Dr. Amy Lehman

Posted on July 31, 2015 by ltfhc

LTFHC Founder and CEO Dr. Amy Lehman was interviewed by the Huffington Post while at Ideacity in Toronto last month. Read more on her thoughts about “magic bullet” solutions and her general approach to international aid at HuffPo Canada.  

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