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Nets funded 247,016,604
People protected 444,629,887

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a network of 183 National Societies worldwide. Our headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, from where we provide members with technical, material, human, and financial support to better respond to emergencies and to major health problems.

LLINs

What is a Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN)?

An LLIN is a mosquito net impregnated with insecticide.

The insecticide is cleverly bound within the fibres that make up the netting and is 'slow released' over a 4-5 year period. Hence 'long lasting'.

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Amh/Tig/Afar/Som, Ethiopia  

Nets: 6,000 LLINs
When: May-Jun 06
Distributed by  Red Cross    Red Cross


The LLINs will be distributed in the villages of JiJiga and Gode.

The malaria mortality rate in children is high in these regions. 60% of reported visits to the health services are due to malaria.

Distribution will prioritize Persons Living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) under our home based care program, pregnant women and <5 children.

Documentation

Map

Locations

A distribution sometimes takes place in a number of locations. Each location may have its own pictures and video.

Survey status

Surveys take place 6, 18, 30 and 42 months post-distribution. A survey of 50 households provides sample information on what proportion of nets continue to be used, if they are used correctly and the state of the nets.

  • Expected
  • Not expected
  • Very good/good
  • Acceptable
  • Not OK
  • Partner Refused
# LLINs LocationWhenStatus  Surveys
500   Afar: Asayeta May-Jun 06 Status
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,500   Amhara: Bahir Dar/N.Gonder May-Jun 06 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
2,000   Oromia: 4 locations May-Jun 06 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected

Survey status

Surveys take place 6, 18, 30 and 42 months post-distribution. A survey of 50 households provides sample information on what proportion of nets continue to be used, if they are used correctly and the state of the nets.

  • Expected
  • Not expected
  • Very good/good
  • Acceptable
  • Not OK
  • Partner Refused
# LLINs LocationWhenStatus  Surveys
1,000   Somali: JiJiga, Gode May-Jun 06 Status
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,000   Tigray: Mekele, Satit Humara May-Jun 06 Status
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected

Distribution status

The bednet distribution programmes go through a number of different states from being manufactured to being installed over a head/bed:
  • Being manufactured
  • Ready at factory
  • En-route to country
  • Arrived in country
  • En-route to zone
  • Being distributed
  • Distribution complete

Survey status and net condition

Surveys take place 6, 18, 30 and 42 months post-distribution. A survey of 50 households provides sample information on what proportion of nets continue to be used, if they are used correctly and the state of the nets.

   Survey status
  • Expected
  • Not expected
  • Partner Refused
   Net condition
  • Very good/good
  • Acceptable
  • Not OK

Afar: Asayeta, Ethiopia

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

Donation to Distribution: We match specific donations to specific distributions. The donations listed below add up (or will add up) exactly to the cost of the distribution. more...

Sponsors 1 to 25 of 61
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 Sponsor/DonorLocation CountryMessage Amount 
Linda Gerstung Park City Ethiopia Thanks for your dedication Sam! US$20.00
Deanne Chapman Ashford England £12.82
Sophie Broadhead Madrid Spain €10.00
Denise Ferretti Brooklyn USA Good luck Kyle! I know you can swim it! Weari… US$100.00
Larry Clough Ottawa Canada CAD25.00
Sophie Broadhead Madrid Spain Go for gold!!! €10.00
Michael Willats Arlington USA US$20.00
Graham Seaton Leighton Buz… England Good luck - rather you than me!! £32.05
jose maria Donaire madrid Spain €20.00
Fernando Ospina Weehawken USA US$20.00
Christian McMahon London England Good luck! £25.64
Nanny Aberdeen Scotland Good Luck you always were a fish £12.82
pascalle weijzen Wageningen Netherlands you can do it! €12.00
Arvidsson Family Woodside USA Go Team! US$25.00
Jo Pendleton Solihull England |Good luck honey, lots of love.xx £12.82
Minal Patel London England All the best to both of you! £12.82
Arvidsson Family woodside USA Great Job Talie! US$25.00
Nick Sullivan Kingston-upo… England I want photographic evidence ... £25.64
Steve & Natasha Palubinski Louisville USA This is a good cause, Ben. Go for it! US$50.00
Hope Elliott Dursley England Have a good swim! Lots of love £3.85
Hannah Elliott Dursley England Good Luck Uncle David- Big Hug And Lots Of Kisses. £3.85
Anne Thompson Edinburgh Scotland £19.23
Andy Prior Isleworth England £6.41
Sunita Patel Harrow England £12.82
Chris & Laura Dursley England Good luck David - you may be in time for the 20… £12.82
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