Carleton University students are having a campaign to raise money and buy mosquito nets to help save lives in the area of Uganda. The Anti-Malaria campaign's goal is to raise $7400 to buy these nets for a village in the district of Uganda. They are going to buy 600 nets for a village of 646 people. Emily Rubomboras, the president of the CEASA, said that "Malaria kills more times than HIV," and Malaria is treatable. The students are working with other organizations, like His Nets, which will match donations, dollar for dollar.
Malaria usually affects pregnant women and children, in swampy areas. Rubombores also mentioned that nets are affordable. A net costs as much as 2 McDonald's meals. In addition to this campaign, other universities are also getting involved with this project. Another campaign that has started is Spreading the Net.
Malaria usually affects pregnant women and children, in swampy areas. Rubombores also mentioned that nets are affordable. A net costs as much as 2 McDonald's meals. In addition to this campaign, other universities are also getting involved with this project. Another campaign that has started is Spreading the Net.
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