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Everyone helps with the transportation of nets.
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These bicycles are equipped to carry the load.
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Loaded and ready to move.
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The caravan sets out.
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Four hands are better than two.
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This is the village of Namulonge. One hour north of Kampala, the ca...
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The villagers gather for the demonstration.
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Villagers are given informational handouts.
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Fundamentals of Malaria education include how it is contracted, sig...
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Volunteers from the village going over the distribution process.
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600 nets are being distributed this day.
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This distribution follows a previous one in which 400 nets were dis...
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This distribution is sponsored by Project Restore, a humanitarian r...
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The demonstration begins.
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The villagers are educated on the proper care, use and treatment of...
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The demonstration includes how to hang the nets
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The educational piece is extremely important.
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The nets must be hung and utilized correctly in order to be effective.
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This distribution will cover the most vulnerable populations; child...
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These nets are called LLINs; Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets.
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Malaria is the primary cause of mortality for children under 5.
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A total of 19,500 kgs worth of nets were distributed.
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The distribution and education took place in one day
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Volunteers help ensure that nets are hung properly.
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Families learn more about proper net usage.
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Volunteer JC Foster stayed in the village to help ensure the succes...
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The distributions took place at the Namulonge Primary and Secondary...
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This net distribution will help these children immensely.
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Displaying their nets and informational handouts.
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