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The Malaria Prevention Project

$5 Nets Saves Lives of Families

Malaria is a mosquito transmitted disease and is the number one killer of children under the age of 5 in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that malaria costs Africa $12 billion annually in lost GDP. Malaria also accounts for roughly 40% of all public health expenditures in Africa and is estimated to reduce economic growth in some countries by 1.3% every year. Prevention is key since many families do not have access to the appropriate medical care necessary in treating malaria. Malaria prevention projects play a crucial role in Africa's human and economic development.

To play our small part, Global Peace Network holds malaria prevention workshops in rural communities where malaria is rampant. Upon completion of the workshop, mothers with young children receive treated mosquito nets to protect the entire family from this deadly disease. We have received a lot of positive feedback from the participants regarding the workshops. The most recent feedback has indicated continued use of the nets and a reduction in malaria cases.

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Children of the Forest

Three of Global Peace Network directors have visited Children of the Forest in Sanghlaburi, Thailand to help search and rescue young children who have been orphaned or sold as sex workers. Most of the children rescued have been hill tribes or of Burmese origin. These children are not recognized by the government as Thai citizens and are rejected the right to education and health care. If the children are orphaned or are not safe in their homes they are put into the orphanage.

Children of the Forest has successfully developed a centre to support the vulnerable and is deeply involved in the community. Other projects include single mother homes and a free school for children who cannot afford the regular tuition. Global Peace Network is continuing to cooperate in the further development of this community.

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