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Tri-Med is involved in the design of many products for use in some of the harshest environments in the world and has considerable experience gleaned over almost two decades of work in the field.

Insulated Weatherproof Shelters:
Whether in Afghanistan or Kosovo, the cold can kill refugees exposed to the freezing night. Tri-Med is working on developing an insulated shelter that will give the refugee adequate protection.

The Global Shelter is made of a recycled paper product and comes flat packed for optimal shipment.

With a 2.2 m x 2.2 m floor area and 2.4 max height, the shelter provides adequate space for a family of four.

These shelters will be available towards the end of 2001.

Water Filters:
Tri-Med already supplies collapsible water carriers in large numbers to the international community. We are developing a filter that can be screwed into the water container itself. This will give filtered water at the point of use, greatly enhancing sterility and give better protection from waterborne pollutants and parasites. The filter itself is derived from a product used by the military forces.

WorldSpace Radios:
Tri-Med is the Aid distributor for WorldSpace radios. This is a satellite broadcasting service, providing digital, crystal clear radio to Africa, Asia and Latin America. WorldSpace transmits more than 60 channels, including BBC World Service, CNN News and Bloombergs Financial Services, a wide area learning channel as well as dozens of music and general interest programs in many different languages.

Unlike satellite TV, this service is free. There are no subscriptions to pay.

In conjunction with WorldSpace, Tri-Med is currently investigating the feasibility of establishing a channel for the specific use by the NGO community, transmitting agency-specific programs as well as community based programs that are of benefit to the listeners.

 


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