Raised: 72%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £14,439.34
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Thanks for visiting this page. FOAG has been working in Masindi, Uganda for several years and has agreed to channel money raised on this page to the Miirya Village Volunteer Project.

The Miirya project began in July 2008. Two VSO volunteers Pam and Chris working with the local community health department developed an idea of training village volunteers in preventative health. A group of 97 volunteers where identified and invited to attend a 3 day workshop. Many of these volunteers had previous health experience either as traditional birth attendants or community drug distributors. They were all known in their villagers and were committed to improving the health of their communities. The group proved to be enthusiastic and well motivated. They were given training in reproductive health, immunisation and malaria prevention. As part of their work they carried out surveys of their villages. These surveys showed the huge impact of malaria on the community. It was decided as part of the project we would raise money to buy nets that could be sold at a greatly subsidised price. Over the last year all the villages in Miirya have had the opportunity to buy nets after receiving training on how to avoid malaria and the importance of sleeping under a treated net. Thanks to the generosity of donors the project has sold over 5000 nets protecting hundreds of children and pregnant women from malaria. As part of the process villages are revisited after a net sale to review the use of the nets and continue the process of education. Figures from local health clinics have already shown a reduction in malaria.

The Miirya project has always been more than malaria prevention. There have been other workshops on diarrhoea prevention including advice on sanitation and safe water. We have taught many villagers how to make water safe using sunlight (SODIS) and how to make a simple Tippy Tap for hand washing.

Volunteers are continuing to sell nets and educate people about malaria but are now confident to advise on other issues. Recently a workshop on mens health has led to the development of clinics held especially for young men. It is hoped that these clinics will share good advice and allow young men to take better care of themselves and promote a healthier attitude to women.

Miirya sub county now has at least one trained health volunteer in each of the 42 villages. The volunteers work within their communities spreading positive messages about maintaining good health. Stephen Karuhanga has been appointed as project coordinator and is committed to seeing the project continue and grow. Funds are still needed to buy more nets and to expand the education work that has been so successful.


Please help us raise the money and improve the health of this rural community.

Sr Pam Llewellyn and Dr Chris Jary

VSO  Volunteers. Masindi, Uganda

For footballs for the Young Mens' Clubs and a camera for Stephen Donation by John 19/11/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

I was lucky enough to see this inspiring project and saw for myself what a difference it's making to people's lives. Well done Chris and Pam! Donation by Emma Davies 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A gift from Karen Edwards and friends from Bristol to help care for children in Miirya Donation by Pamela Llewellyn 17/09/09  

£1,000.00

Birthday present for Dave!! Donation by Karen Hannah 05/09/09  

£25.00

Donation by Andrew Brett 09/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Brett 06/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

To celebrate our ruby wedding Donation by Andrew Brett 03/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With love from Birmingham bucket shake! Can't wait for our trip! Donation by Beatrice Hannah 24/06/09  

£169.24

Hi Pam, here are some contributions from friends at my recent birthday celebrations. I'm sure you can put it to good use. Keep up the good work. Donation by Pauline Edwards 15/06/09  

£80.00

Balance of proceeds from our concert in Ashton under Hill on 28th March. Good luck Donation by Avon Singers 02/06/09  

£250.00

With love from Ireland Donation by Roisin and Paddy 26/05/09  

£210.00 + £59.23 Gift Aid

upton lady Donation by pamela 09/05/09  

£30.00

With best wishes for the work from us all Donation by Rugby Quaker Meeting 07/05/09  

£72.00

Thank offering for Margery's recovery Donation by John 04/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you'll spend this better than i would Donation by dan 20/04/09  

£284.00 + £80.10 Gift Aid

On behalf of Sheila Pidd Donation by Helen McAteer 02/04/09  

£100.00

Thanks for a fascinating presentation, Pam. Wishing you all the best for your return to Uganda Donation by Catherine Evans 31/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

First proceeds of the concert we gave in Ashton-under-Hill on March 28th - balance to follow when the accounts are settled. Good luck in Uganda. Donation by Avon Singers, Evesham 31/03/09  

£250.00

This gift is from Bilton C of E Junior School. All the Staff and Children are passionate about your work x all our love x Donation by Alex Norton 31/03/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Mothers Union Coffee Morning Donation by St George's Rugby MU 31/03/09  

£360.00

patricia barker malvern Donation by pamela 31/03/09  

£10.00

don't spend it all at once Donation by Hannah 30/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donations given via the Pepperpot Bookshop, Upton Upon Severn Donation by pamela 29/03/09  

£360.00

Alison's sponsored swim Donation by pamela 29/03/09  

£150.00

family and friends from Rome Donation by pamela 29/03/09  

£200.00

Hi Pam - Wow, nearly there! It's been great to see you and catch up. Best wishes for your return to Uganda! Love Richard & Lynette Donation by Lyn&Rich, Upton 28/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

amazing- almost there - love from all at Cantebrury Cathedral Donation by Ed and Sarah 27/03/09  

£1,460.00

in appreciation of your care when at Hall Road Donation by Jenny & Andrew Brett 26/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Rugby Friends Donation by joan & margaret 26/03/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

friends of st andrews, rugby Donation by rev hugh priestner 25/03/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
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