Yesterday, April 25th was World Malaria day.  This year's theme is "End Malaria For Good". Deaths caused by malaria are declining, lives are being saved and people are living longer. Families are also able to avoid spending meager resources on malaria medication and hospitalization.   Your generosity has helped us distribute hundreds of bed nets to families in need.

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Smart investments and strong partnerships have resulted in dramatic progress against malaria in the past 15 years.

• The malaria fight is one of the most inspiring global health stories of our time. Working together, endemic countries, donors, organizations, and communities have reached millions of people with effective tools, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Malaria mortality has decreased by 60 percent, with 6.2 million lives saved since 2000. Malaria is no longer the leading cause of death of African children.

• Between 2000 and 2015, 57 countries reduced malaria cases by at least 75 percent.2 Now, leaders in Africa, Asia and the Americas have committed to eliminating malaria transmission altogether.

You can read more about World Malaria Day at http://www.worldmalariaday.org/about/world-malaria-day

The long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets provide an effective barrier and protection from mosquito bites.  This significantly lowers the risk of getting malaria.

Thanks to Mosquito Nets - No More Malaria and Sound Sleep

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Your Support is Helping Prevent Malaria

In February, 200 bed nets were distributed to family heads and other inhabitants in Tombo.  It is the largest fishing community in Sierra Leone, with a population over 14,000 people. It is also the largest slum in Sierra Leone. The main source of income is fishing.  Tombo has a lot of swamps making the community susceptible to a large mosquito population and high incidents of malaria.

The Councillor of Ward 340 in Tombo Amos G Kalloh said, "I am so appreciative of this good gesture for it will help protect my community people from malaria."  Read more...

YOUR Support is helping make a difference

Every $10 donation provides a much needed bed net.  Help us provide more families with life saving nets.

Every bit helps - please donate today!

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Help us Name Our Blog

Help Develop Africa decide on a unique and catchy name for its blog. 

We are excited to announce that our blog will be getting its own separate website soon.  It needs a catchy, appropriate and memorable name of its own - along with a .org domain address. 

Develop Africa is a non-profit organization to establish meaningful and sustainable development in Africa. You can view the current blog and find out more here:  http://www.developafrica.org/ 

  The contest winner will receive a $25 Visa gift card or a gift to the charity of his / her choice. The winning entry will be selected by Develop Africa staff.  These funds have been donated by a Develop Africa partner.

Help us decide on a new name by submitting a suggestion today!  Deadline is May 12

ENTER CONTEST

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With deep gratitude for your support and partnership, 

Amy and the Develop Africa team