In a recent visit to program areas in Burkina Faso, it was seen that many of women had already purchased nets and rest were setting aside money to buy them soon. One participant, Fatoumata Monomata, expressed essence of program, "I learned how to keep my children safe from malaria." By end of three-year pilot, Malaria Initiative will be reaching 180,000 women in West Africa.

Achieving Sustainability

Wherever poverty, hunger, and poor health combine they often form a vicious cycle that lasts for generations. To break this chain of hopelessness permanently, Freedom from Hunger will make anti-malaria activities a regular part of Credit with Education program whenever it is implemented in malaria-endemic areas. The women themselves cover local costs of anti-malaria program through earnings generated by their loan repayments. The powerful combination of services provided by Credit with Education creates a ladder out of poverty, hunger, and ill health—with each step leading to a life of self-reliance, health, and hope.

To read more about our Malaria Initiative visit our Web site: http://www.freefromhunger.org/malaria.html

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It can be very difficult in a busy life style to make time for you, but to deal with stress effectively it is vital. Time for fun, relaxation and exercise needs to become a priority. Enjoying your life will make stressful times much easier to deal with.

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