“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 and control program offered through Buy-a-Net Canada and Uganda. “I am so excited to be going,” said Joanne Douglas, member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime.” Led by Debra Lefebve, the group will be in Uganda until the end of February. The team will join the Ugandan community based information and education program aimed at protecting primarily women and children from malaria, and will also participate in the distribution of bed nets and program evaluation initiatives. In addition, the group will meet Ugandan “beaders”, the women who create the jewelry available through Buy-a-Net’s unique “Beading Up Malaria” initiative. For more information or if you wish to be considered for an upcoming “volunteer” experience, please contact Gail Fones or Katie McNeill at 613-542-1264 or buyanet@buyanet.ca.
Registered Nurse Uses Network to Fight Malaria & Poverty
November 9, 2011 by admin
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Registered Nurse, Ann Murray, is using her network to help end malaria and poverty. As a nurse union leader, she has taken the message to Ontario Nurses Unions. As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, she is taking the message to end malaria and poverty to other league members. Ann is a model of caring and compassion in action. She is a strong advocate who is making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Thank you so much Ann. You are a champion of children.
Robert, 11 years old, saves lives from malaria
November 9, 2011 by admin
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Robert who is 11 years old, donated birthday money to help kids in Kawempe fight against malaria. Thank you for caring and sharing Robert. Your kindness will give a bed net and hope to kids in Africa.
Charlotte Bonella & Beverly Simms: Nurse Champions in Fight Against Malaria
November 9, 2011 by admin
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Charlotte Bonella, RN in Alberta and Beverly Simms, RN in Newfoundland have raised nearly $15,000 for nets and malarial medicines in Kawempe. We are extremely grateful for your help. Buy-a-Net was founded by a nurse, is endorsed by the Cdn Nurses Association and the Cdn Fed of Nurses Unions, and is supported by nurses. Together we work with our Ugandan nursing colleagues to help end the scourge of malaria.
Buy-a-Net at United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) 34th AGM, Edmonton, AB
Buy-a-Net is very pleased to participate in UNA’s 34th Annual General Meeting, October 25th-27th, at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. The United Nurses of Alberta represents more than 25,000 RNs, RPNs and allied health professionals. Led by Regional Ambassador, Charlotte Bonella, RN, Buy-a-Net will share its poverty reduction and disease prevention program in Uganda with the more than 800 delegates from across Alberta. UNA President Heather Smith encouraged nurses to be agents of change. Endorsed by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, and led by a Canadian nurse, Buy-a-Net welcomed Ms. Smith’s comments.
Buy-a-Net Participates in ALCDSB Community Faith Day
Buy-a-Net was very pleased to participate in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Community Faith Day, October 24th, in Belleville, ON. Approximately 1800 staff were in attendance, and representatives of Buy-a-Net were very happy to share current projects with interested participants. With the message, “malaria causes poverty, and poverty causes malaria” the powerful impact of the “Beading Up Malaria” initiative on poverty and disease was featured. Algonquin & Lakeshore School Board staff learned that sustainable employment, poverty reduction and disease prevention and treatment in Uganda are tangible, achievable and positive outcomes of the “Beading Up Malaria” initiative.
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Excitement over Promising Results of Malaria Vaccine
The world malaria community is holding its breath in the wake of news that scientists are that much closer to the development of an effective vaccine against malaria.
Malaria deaths down by 38%: UN & Roll Back Malaria
As a member of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, Buy-a-Net is very proud of the help caring individuals, students, corporations, faith-based groups, and service organizations have contributed toward this remarkable achievement. Keep up the great work. Malaria can be beaten.
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Rotary Saves Women & Children Again
September 10, 2011 by admin
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Once again, Rotary has helped to make our world a better place. Led by Rotarians, Dr. Michael Woolnough and James Westmacott, the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club 51225, District 5040, enjoyed “Pub Night” to raise funds for bed nets and medicines for women and their children in Uganda. District Governor Hans Doge supported the initiative with a matching grant! In all, $3000.00 was donated to Buy-a-Net! The partnership with Rotary is invaluable! Thank you Richmond Sunset RC!
New Malaria Vaccine Passes Safety Test; Brings Hope
Researchers in the US focus on effectiveness of the malaria vaccine. Malaria prevention and control requires an integrated approach. This involves prompt and accurate diagnosis, use of anti-malaria medications, insecticide sprays and insecticide-treated bednets, improved community-based education delivery and systems, improved health information systems, proper environmental management geared towards vector control, and the development of an effective vaccine. If vaccine proves successful, issues surrounding roll out, accessibility and cost need to be addressed.
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