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Diaspora in North America and Europe connect to leading
Cameroon radio station by phone at no charge
September 19, 2013
AudioNow Amplifies Reach of Foundation
Radio FM
WASHINGTON, D.C. & BAMENDA, Cameroon: SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 � Cameroonians in
North America and Europe can now listen to Foundation Radio FM, one of
Cameroon's leading radio source for news and information, on any phone through
AudioNow, the world�s largest call-to-listen platforms.
The broadcasts from Cameroon can be heard by simply dialing the following numbers
on any mobile phone:
- United States and Canada: (1) 712 432 8492
- United Kingdom: (44) 203 519 7158
- Belgium: (32) 2893 7479
- France: (33)180 142 595
- Germany: (49) 230 218 590 0206
The call incurs no extra charge when dialed from a mobile phone. Listeners in
North America and Europe dialing local numbers in their countries of residence
will hear a menu of options allowing them to access Foundation Radio's live
programming or to select past recordings of popular programs ondemand.
Led by nearly a dozen top journalists, Foundation Radio FM features daily news
updates in English and French, and programs such as, "Who is Who in Business and
Profession," "Marriage Talking Point," and "Youth Drive." Additionally, "News
Extra" focuses on gender equality, human rights and democracy, and societal and
governmental issues. A rotating roster of prominent community leaders,
government officials and visiting international experts offer daily interviews
and news analyses about life in Cameroon.
"The opportunity for hundreds of thousands of Cameroonians and friends of
Cameroon living in North America and Europe to listen to the same programming as
their loved ones back home is invaluable and greatly expands the reach and
impact of Foundation Radio in this age of globalization," said Founder
Christopher Fomunyoh, who established Foundation Radio in 2007 as an extension
of The Fomunyoh Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports charitable
causes, democracy and human rights in Cameroon.
"AudioNow works with radio stations around the world to deliver local news,
sports, religious and entertainment broadcasts direct from home to
geographically displaced listeners," said Elan Blutinger, Managing Director at
AudioNow. "We are honored to work with The Fomunyoh Foundation and amplify the
reach of Foundation Radio FM."
For additional information on AudioNow, contact Alexandra Moe at alexandra.moe@audionow.com, or
(1) 202 621 2284.
For additional information on Foundation Radio, contact: Nelson Mokun njounelson@yahoo.com. Tel (237) 7757
8879
For additional information on the Fomunyoh Foundation contact: Ms. Winnie
Weregwe, Winnie_tffcam@yahoo.com
Tel: (237) 7487 3232
ABOUT AudioNow
AudioNow is the leading call-to-listen platform in the world. With broadcast
partners on every continent, AudioNow amplifies the reach of radio by connecting
mobile listeners to their favorite radio stations through a simple telephone
call. The AudioNow platform uses proprietary "HD" voice design and
patent-pending technology that serves all mobile platforms. Our broadcast
partners include industry leaders such as the BBC, RFI, Voice of America,
Entravision, C-SPAN and Motor Racing Network. In 2012 AudioNow delivered 2
billion listening minutes to its partners and connected more than 1 million
users. Visit www.audionow.com to learn
more and register as a broadcaster.
ABOUT The Fomunyoh Foundation
The Fomunyoh Foundation (TFF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 by
Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh and a dedicated group of Cameroonians and advocates in
the international democracy community. Partnering with philanthropists and
democratic and human rights constituencies within Cameroon, and internationally,
the Foundation strives to improve the well-being of Cameroonians, and strengthen
institutions and human rights in the country. The Fomunyoh Foundation is a
Section 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization under the laws of the United States,
with a main office in Bamenda, North West Cameroon. Visit www.tffcam.org to learn more about the
Foundation and its activities.
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