Prevent Malaria in Sierra Leone with Mosquito Nets

Dear Project Supporters,

Thanks to YOU, the project received $120 from 6 donors since our last report and 12 new insecticide-treated mosquito nets were distributed to project beneficiaries. In the photo below you can see some of the kids holding nets and a special Thank You photo for YOU.

"YOUR donations, made this happen!"

According to The Guardian, This mosquito-borne disease (malaria) still claims more than 500,000 lives every year – 90% of them in sub-Saharan Africa, mostly children under five. Not only does this bring a heavy human cost, but a heavy economic cost too. Children miss out on school, parents cannot go to work. As much as 40 per cent of health spending in Africa goes on fighting malaria. All in all, it’s estimated that malaria costs Africa more than $12 billion every year.

Meet Haja and Kadima - recent mosquito net recipients (see video).  Haja and Kadima live in a family house at Mellon Street in the Wellington community.  Haja is the mother of Kadima. They were in need of bed nets for a long time. Now, because of YOUR help, they are very happy recipients and will sleep better knowing they are protected against mosquito bites and malaria.

In the video, Haja (Kadima’s mother), introduces herself and extends her appreciation for the mosquito bed nets that they have received. She explains that previously Kadima was getting sick with malaria. Now, with the bed nets, she is no longer getting sick. They are no longer being bothered by mosquitoes and malaria.

Haja expressed her gratitude by saying, “I really, really appreciate. Thank you!”

Because of YOU, children who are most at risk are now able to sleep safe and sound. But, hundreds of families are still in need of bed nets in the Wellington community. Each family needs 2-3 nets per household. YOUR continued support will help us provide this life-preserving gift to them today!

On May 13th at 9AM EDT - Give and get matched on GlobalGiving BONUS DAY as a great way to make your donations go even further. All donations up to $1,000 per donor per project are matched on May 13th until matching funds run out on that day.

Thanks so much for your support!

Best Wishes,

Develop Africa team

Links:

• No More Getting Sick with Malaria