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Malaria Champion presented Crystal Award at World Economic Forum in Davos

Roll Back Malaria Ambassador, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, was presented the Crystal Award during the opening session at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The award is given to artists who use their talents to improve the state of the world. Wearing bracelets which support the fight against malaria, Ms. Chaka Chaka accepted the award with a beautiful speech... [Read more]

“Voluntour” Team Prepares for Feb 2012 Departure

Departing February 9th, 2012, volunteers from across Canada will travel to Uganda for an experience that will change their lives, and positively impact the lives of Ugandans. Canadian citizens, ranging from ages 16 to 68, with a varied set of skills, and a common passion and determination to make a difference, will participate in the malaria prevention... [Read more]

Cdn Malaria Expert Leads Study In Uganda

Dr. Kevin Kain, one of the world’s leading malaria experts, is conducting a study in Uganda to determine if nitric oxide can improve the survival rates of children with cerebral malaria. “The people of Uganda are very fortunate to have this kind of research in their own hospital. If successful, Dr. Kain could turn the tide against cerebral... [Read more]

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Netraisers

Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND) netted over four villages, which will protect 1,200 people from malaria. During the month of December, Sara Lefebvre and many fellow students including Gabby Holle, Cassie Santoni, and Erin Brennan sold beaded jewelry during lunch hours, as part of the “Beading Up Malaria” initiative. “It... [Read more]

Students at Bayridge Secondary School (BSS), led by Brenda Scarlett’s World Issues class, Kingston, ON, are true “Champions for Children” in the fight against malaria. BSS raised over $2,000 selling beautiful beaded jewelry made by Ugandan women. Not only did the students help net four villages to protect families from malaria, but... [Read more]

Headwaters HC Centre Saves Lives

Thank you to the staff of Headwaters Healthcare Centre, Orangeville, ON, for the donation raised over the past year for bed nets in Kawempe District. “We are pleased to help purchase these malaria nets for those in need,” wrote Helena Margiotta, RN, MN.  Read More →

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