The DRC: Against Malaria Foundation
Geography: KS3, topic 4.3.8
Against Malaria Foundation
The Against Malaria Foundation is an example of a bottom-up project.
Malaria
- Malaria is a disease that affects over 2 million people a year, and results in around 400,000 deaths.
- 70% of those affected are under 5 years old and it is the number one killer of pregnant women.
- Malaria has had a huge impact on economies right across Africa.
- Malaria is caused by mosquito bites containing parasites and is preventable with medication.
Against Malaria Foundation
- Against Malaria Foundation is an NGO (non-governmental organisation).
- Against Malaria Foundation focuses on providing anti-malaria mosquito nets.
- These nets protect people and stop mosquitoes biting people while they sleep, reducing the chance of contracting malaria.
Sustainability
- Against Malaria Foundation’s mosquito net project is a sustainable form of aid:
- The nets are low cost (about $2 each).
- The nets can protect two people.
- Each net lasts for 3 to 4 years.
Sustainability cont.
- These nets are proven to reduce malaria and therefore deaths.
- 100% of the money raised by public donations to Against Malaria Foundation goes on providing these long-lasting nets.
- This NGO also has private donations to fund their low running costs.
- It is a small-scale, high impact project, so it extremely sustainable.
Test yourself on The DRC: Against Malaria Foundation
What percentage of people affected by malaria are under 5 years old?
How much of the money raised by public donations to Against Malaria Foundation goes on providing the nets?