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Youth lead the way in "Nets for Life" project
20 October 2007 was the start of a "Nets for Life" Project Launch in Chikwawa, Diocese of Southern Malawi.
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| Trekkers in procession. |
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The Youth led the procession to the launching ground. They braved the heat about, 33 degrees celsius, and they also went by bicycle wearing T/shirts with the message "Netsforlife".
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| Youth in a bicycle "parade." |
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Young girls and boys volunteered to cycle and advertise to the entire community the importance of using nets for protection against disease spread by mosquitos.
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| Mrs. Josie Tengatenga provided leadership and encouragement. |
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| A mother receives a mosquito net package. |
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The Bishop in his address stressed that the fight against Malaria should involve everyone.
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| Bp. James begins the distribution of mosquito net packages. |
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| Joint school choir. |
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Other participants at the event composed and sang songs to suit the occasion.
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| The Illovo Offices. |
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The campaign was held in Ndirande Village, Chikwawa just outside IIlovo Sugar Factory.
Thanks to Episcopal Relief and Development of the Episcopal Church, USA, for supplying the nets to help pregnant women and under-five year old children in the Chikwawa district.
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