Malaria & the role of bed nets
Malaria has been brought under control and even eliminated in many parts of Asia, Europe and the Americas. Yet in Africa, malaria infections have actually increased over the last three decades. Malaria accounts for 40 per cent of public health expenditures.
Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are a form of personal protection that has repeatedly been shown to reduce severe disease and mortality due to malaria in endemic regions. Indeed studies show that use of insecticide-treated bed nets can reduce transmission as much as 90% in areas with high coverage rates.
ITNs can protect the user for about four years as long as the nets are retreated at intervals of 6-12 months. Re-treatment is done by simply dipping the net in a mixture of water and insecticide.
The need for re-treatments is one of the most difficult barriers to full implementation of ITNs in endemic countries. For this reason, a strong education programme, in particular during the distribution phase, is important.
JCI’s contribution to fighting malaria
In 2004 JCI International accepted a Resolution to Advance the UN MDGs.
In February 2008, based on MDG 6 (combating diseases), JCI and United Nations Foundation are launching the ‘JCI Nothing But Nets Campaign’ worldwide. This campaign aims to help diminish the mortality rate of children under the age of five by mobilizing its organizations in 115 countries to raise funds to purchase and distribute ITNs, as well as to conduct educational campaigns to teach families how to use the ITNs correctly.
The International ‘JCI Nothing but Nets campaign’ aims to purchase of 1,000,000 ITNs by 2015. The JCI Dublin chapter will contribute to this goal by undertaking a number of activities to purchase 1000 ITNs in 2008 (a cost of approximately €7000).
‘JCI Nothing But Nets campaign’ objectives
The ‘Nothing But Nets campaign’ has three objectives:
a) Raise money in order to purchase ITNs to be distributed - in partnership with the UN Foundation/Partners - to children under the age of five living in the Sub-Saharan Africa.
b) Educate children and their communities on the use of the bed nets.
c) Provide an opportunity to JCI members worldwide to get involved on fighting against malaria in their communities.
The entire process of purchasing and distributing insecticide-treated bed nets to children under the age of five, as well as providing education and follow-up surveying on their use, is accomplished at the cost of just €7 per bed net. One bed net can protect a family for up to four years.
How can I participate in Dublin?
a) Buy a bed net now (€7.00)
See below for Paypal option. Alternatively you can contact the Fundraising Director.
b) Start fundraising as an individual or with the JCI Dublin team. Contact us for more information.
c) Join our team training for Dublin runs or Dublin Marathon and obtain corporate sponsorship.
d) Gather together your friends and enter our table quiz.
Contact information
BedNetsCampaign@jcidublin.com
Want to learn more?
Check out the UN’s Nothing But Nets Campaign at www.nothingbutnets.net
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JCI Dublin raised €2800 for 4 charities |
JCI Dublin as Junior Chamber International Dublin has raised a whopping €2800 for four charities as part of a charity comedy night at The Laughter Lounge.
JCI Dublin sold over 150 tickets to a comedy night at Dublin's Comedy Central The Laughter Lounge on Thursday 27th of March last. The four charities to benefit from the giggle- fest are The Irish Cancer Society, The Holy Ghost Fathers Missions in Africa and St.Vincent De Paul and JCI Bednets Campaign.
On the night over 150 JCI members and supporters from all over the capital turned up and emptied their pockets for the charities. A great night was had by all of those who attended the gig viewing three fantastic comedy acts including Aiden Bishop, brother of Des Bishop.
"We really enjoyed organising the event, and the result is a great night for our supporters and quite a significant contribution to the four charities in question. We hope to raise more in the very near future," said Gillian Daly, organiser of the event.
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