Fund Raising for Malaria Eradication
Between 2005-2009, FAWCO actively raised funds for malaria eradication. The bulk of the money raised went to the Swiss Foundation BioVision in support of their integrated approach to malaria prevention in pilot projects in Africa. FAWCO's partnership with BioVision was enthusiastically supported by member organizations and individuals and as a result, many children will now live to see their 5th birthday, who only a few years ago did not stand a chance.
Since the original focus was on the purchase of insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs and LLITNs), the initiative was called NetWorks. NetWorks has been recognized and applauded in the NGO community, the UN and in particular by the World Health Organization (WHO), which published information about FAWCO and NetWorks in a booklet highlighting the work of NGOs.
FAWCO, the FAWCO Foundation and our member organizations can be very proud of their significant contribution to malaria eradication. As of May 2009, the grand total raised was $165,885. We should also not forget FAWCO's equally valuable contribution to education and awareness-raising on the issue of malaria eradication and prevention.
The break down of funds donated for malaria prevention (World Swim and BioVision) is as follows:
2006 $97,000
2007 $52,500
2008 $15,330
2009 $1055
In addition, FAWCO nominated our partner organization BioVision for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Award several years in a row for which they were recognized with a substantial grant of $100,000. This was the first time that all of FAWCO joined together on a global issue of this kind with organizational support of a Millennium Development Goal and we can certainly claim great success.
