What is Malaria?
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells. It is carried by mosquitoes and transmitted when that mosquito bites the skin of a human. It is preventable and treatable. Signs of malaria are similar to that of the flu. People with severe cases of malaria suffer from kidney failure, bleeding problems, comas, and eventually death. Malaria amplifies the severity of other diseases such as HIV and Tuberculosis.
- About 500 million people become severely ill with the malaria every year
- About 1 million die every year because of the disease.
- In Africa, one out of every five childhood deaths is due to the effects of malaria.
- Malaria is the leading cause of childhood deaths in Africa.
- Approximately 3000 deaths due to malaria each day.
- A child dies of malaria every 45 seconds.
How to Help
For less than $10.00, you can save the life of at least 4 people! Although it seems like a small amount, most Ugandans live on only $1.00 a day. “There’s no way I could ever help solve problems in Africa”, you say. Well you can, and Operation Net is here to help you to do just that! Spread the word about Operation Net and get everyone involved! Tell your friends, family, work, church, and school. Take action and make a difference in the world. By donating and supporting Operation Net you’re having a life-long impact on multiple people worldwide. Malaria is a burden facing our generation today. How will you help end malaria?
1) Donors and Sponsors–Operation Net is in need of corporate donors and individual sponsors to help us keep Operation Net “overhead free” and to launch our outreach initiatives in new countries.
2) Start a “NETwork”–NETworks are community awareness groups that assist Operation Net in spreading the word about malaria and what we are doing to prevent it. NETworks also assist in community projects, fundraising, and more.
3) Campus Clubs–Starting a campus club on your college campus is a huge help to Operation Net! Start fundraising campaigns, host a staff speaker, plan events, and more. Campus clubs are always a hit!
4) Host an Event–Hosting an event is simple. Be as creative as you like. You can organize a church bake sale, a community yard sale, or even an auction! Whatever you choose, we will come out to offer our support and to spread the word.
