1. MACDA U.S.A. Malaria Prevention Project 2015 by Claudia & Reuel

2. Definition of Malaria A life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs094/en/

3. Malaria Transmission Cycle

5. Malaria Health Risks  Severe anemia  Respiratory distress  Cerebral malaria.  Multi-organ involvement

6. Facts and Statistics  198 million cases of malaria in 2013  An estimated 584 000 deaths  Most deaths occur among children living in Africa  A child dies every minute from malaria.  Non-immune pregnant women as malaria causes high rates of miscarriage and can lead to maternal death

7. WHO Malaria Areas

8. Cameroon Malaria Map

9. Purpose of Our Project  Support and/or initiate Human developmental projects in Mantung Land  Poverty and inadequate access to health care contribute to high mortality rate  Funds allocated by The Malaria Control Project of Cameroon not adequately distributed in Mantung Land

10. Target Project Population  Children <5 years old  Pregnant women  Increased mortality rate in this population Groups

11. Fundraising Goal  Raise at least $15,000 to buy malaria nets for vulnerable population in Mantung Land  One Mosquito net ~ 5000 Frs. CFA ($10)  One Mosquito net per 3 kids in a household  $15,000 ~1500 nets  1500 nets ~4500 children served

12. Together We Can Save Lives; One Life At A Time!!!