The hard work and dedication of volunteers from both the local area and from abroad helps to make the project a success.
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One of the team discusses the importance of the use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in preventing malaria.
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The group listen attentively to the advice that they are given.
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A series of local volunteers stand ready to speak about key malaria-prevention topics.
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Educating the local population allows the World Vision team to leave the area safe in the knowledge that the nets will be used effectively for years to come.
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As the presentations come to a close, the central administration desk is arranged.
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The volunteers prepare for the distribution...
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...as homeowners rush to collect their nets.
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One lady is given enough nets to protect her and her family.
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The members of this community happily display their new nets and head home to install them.
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The World Vision team move to a small, rural location to continue the distribution.
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In order to achieve blanket coverage, the caregivers ensure that they visit every settlement in the area, regardless of its size.
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One by one, people go to collect their nets from the central desk.
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One man signs to acknowledge that he has received his pre-assigned nets.
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Within Africa, youngsters under the age of five remain at the highest risk from malaria, with one child dying every thirty seconds from the disease.
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Following the distribution, the caregivers confim with local leaders that the day has been a success.
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The team visit the final village in this stage of the distribution in Zambia.
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The remaining nets are carefully unloaded from the truck.
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LLINs provide the best protection from malaria, remaining 90-95% effective for up to five years.
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Parents learn about how the nets can save their lives, as well as the lives of their vulnerable children.
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A lady goes up to the truck to collect her nets...
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...signing to confirm that she has received her allocated number of nets...
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...and supplying her fingerprint.
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She can now take the nets home and install them in her home.
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Once the distribution is complete, the community joyously show their appreciation.
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The success of this mosquito net distribution provides all members of the local community with the prospect of a healthier, happier future.
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