As the extent of the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Burma, the need for insecticide-treated mosquito nets to protect tens of thousands from malaria is urgent.
“The U.S. and other countries will provide food, drinking water and shelter,” says T Thomas. “However, standing water from the cyclone will quickly cause an outbreak of malaria. This will result in a second wave of deaths if nets are not provided quickly!”
Thomas is director of His Nets, an Oklahoma-based charity that works closely with the Baptist World Alliance in fighting malaria around the world, especially in Africa.
His Nets has already committed funds for over a thousand nets, but the need is much greater. We’re asking for your assistance. For six dollars, you can provide a net that protects an entire family for up to 5 years.
“Whenever tragedies like this happen, we watch the news and sit around thinking ‘Isn’t that awful?’” Thomas adds. “This is a way to make a difference. We can save lives .”
Tax-deductible donations may be sent to His Nets, 1017 Elm Avenue, Norman OK 73072. Donations can be also be made at http://www.hisnets.org.
For additional information contact T. T Thomas, Director of His Nets (work: (405) 447-2471; cell: (405) 831-2987; e-mail: cfrankthomas@att.net).
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