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Olyset Nets in Millennium Villages across Africa
In 2005, Sumitomo Chemical donated over 330,000 Olyset® anti-malaria bed nets - worth around $2 million - to the Millennium Villages in sub-Saharan Africa, enabling at least half a million people to be protected from exposure to malaria. The Millennium Villages project of the non-profit Millennium Promise works in 80 villages in 10 countries throughout Africa, serving more than 400,000 people in an initiative that aims to eradicate extreme poverty,
"Millennium Promise is an exciting and innovative project and we are very proud to be associated with it," commented Hiromasa Yonekura, President of SCC. "Our deep corporate social commitment to assist the global fight against malaria is fully in line with the noble goals of Millennium Promise."
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, co-chairman of the Millennium Promise, added: "The longevity and Sumitomo guarantee that comes with Olyset provides real hope that the families who receive them will be protected from malaria for many years to come. Having Sumitomo and its Olyset technology on board is integral to our strategy in tackling malaria head on to improve the quality of life in Africa and help break the vicious circle of poverty."
2006:
Koraro, Ethiopia: Significant excavation, masonry and plastering work completed for 3 priority irrigation schemes; 700 pot drip systems and 55 treadle pumps distributed; comprehensive obstetric care services started at referral health center; 5,130 individuals received family planning services; 7,950 female students in 22 schools received educational materials and school supplies; 300,000 tress seedlings planted; 500 energy-saving stoves produced and distributed to 10 villages. (Left: Diversified fruits at the local Hawzien market)
Bonsaaso, Ghana: 1637 farmers trained on soil fertility improvement methods; 18,499 outpatient visits completed at cluster health facilities; 3 new schools added to school meals program, now serving 1,700 students; 11 kilometers of cluster roads rehabilitated and 125 kilometers maintained; 10 public and community institutions connected to the grid, including 2 health clinics, 3 primary schools, 2 education centers, 1 public market, 1 community center, and the MVP office; construction/rehabilitation of 1 clinic facility, 1 drug depot, and 30 classroom blocks completed. (Left: Children at the HIV/AIDS testing and counseling center)
Dertu, Kenya: Ericsson, in partnership with a local provider, Zain, launched a new cell phone network in Dertu; Dertu selected as Farmer Field School Model Village, a project of FAO through Ministry of Livestock Production; construction of maternity wing and laboratory facilities ongoing; 200 pastoral children benefiting from mobile school created by project; 530 children served by school meals program; and 900 tree seedlings distributed to community members. (Right: Ericsson CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg works with a Dertu resident on the new internet connection)
Sauri, Kenya: 2,075 farmers in 31 sites trained in pre- and post-harvest management; 19,940 students received school meals; 2,370 girls of reproductive age in 31 primary schools received sanitary towels and related training; 4,830 individuals provided with comprehensive HIV care, 2,410 persons receive ARTs, and 2,410 tested; 43,450 community members dewormed; 25 kilometers of roads rehabilitated; 1,500.
Gumulira, Mwandama: 1,200 farmers growing maize practicing small-scale irrigation techniques and integrated soil fertility management practices; 600 farmers are being linked to microfinance services; 350 patients treated for malaria; 1,255 school children received school meals; 10 mobile phones made available for community development purposes.
Mwandama, Malawi: 810 metric tons of maize contributed to grain bank; 4,250 farmers contributed to school meals program; 230 entrepreneurs awarded loans for business activities from Opportunity International Bank of Malawi; 37,799 community members received outpatient services from health facilities; 2,883 women received antenatal care services; 762 new individuals began ARV therapy; 8,970 children fed in school meals program; 35 water points rehabilitated serving 18,540 individuals; 2 concrete bridges constructed; 25 kilometers of roads rehabilitated; Malawi President visits MVP's presentation at National Agricultural Fair in Malawi, and speaks at MP Core Partners Meeting in New York on MVP's achievements and importance of scaling it up in country. (Left: Residents of Mwandama bank with the Opportunity International Mobile Bank)
Tiby, Mali: 1,500 MT of fertilizer distributed to 5,000 farmers; 2 MT of bean seeds for fodder production for animal fattening program distributed to 100 farmers; 1,427 pregnant women provided antenatal care for the first time; 4,925 individuals treated for malaria; 17 classrooms were constructed, and more than 8,000 trees were planted at 5 cluster schools. (Right: One of the new schools built in partnership with Building with Books)
Toya, Mali: 1,569 farmers accessed project's input credit services; 475 farmers contributed to school meals program; 3,042 outpatient visits at cluster's health facilities; 878 patients treated for malaria; 363 pregnant women received antenatal care; 409 children immunized for measles; partnership established with UNICEF to develop gender strategy.
Ikaram, Nigeria: 200 farmers trained in soil fertility management and organic fertilizer composition; 135 teachers trained; 11 primary schools received 3 computers each; 4 classrooms renovated; nutrition gardens established in 10 primary schools and 18 households; 11 public locations connected to grid/off-grid electricity; 18 boreholes completed in 13 primary schools, 4 clinics and 1 project office. 18,600 villagers now served by water points improved through project assistance.
Pampaida, Nigeria: 925 farmers trained in soil fertility management; demonstration fish pond established; 925 farmers contributed to school meals program benefiting 1,600 children; 1,825 outpatient visits serviced by cluster's health facilities; 2 health facilities and 1 labor ward in total completed and equipped; 80% of annual requirement of essential drugs have been received; 2,629 tree seedlings distributed to promote erosion control; 760 community members received training in sexual and reproductive health education and 1,200 in gender sensitization activities.
Mayange, Rwanda: Introduction of new crops started with seeds distribution of 12 MT of beans, 12 MT of maize, and 500,000 cassava cuttings; 150 MT of grains collected and stored in community facilities; 25,217 outpatient visits conducted at cluster health facilities; 2,693 individuals voluntarily tested for HIV/AIDS; women's basket-weaving cooperative of 180 members generated $22,700 in income; 5,525 children received school meals through project partner; 77 classrooms rehabilitated; 10 public access points connected to the Internet; and 170,950 tree seedlings raised in nurseries.
Potou, Senegal: 27,532 individuals benefited from cluster program's health facilities; 2,232 community members treated for malaria; 1,466 persons tested for HIV; 3,895 farmers received grants and subsidies to obtain crop inputs; 2,035 farmers contributed to school meals program; 3,105 children fed in schools meals programs; 145 teachers trained by the project; 39 classrooms constructed; 350 cook stoves procured for household use; piped water system network extended with J.M. Eagle support, with 85 public water taps opened serving 16,940 people; 27,000 tree seedlings raised; 8,425 community members trained in sexual and reproductive health, and 1,085 in gender sensitization. (Left: A local Potou man helps to dig the trenches for the piped water system)
Mbola, Tanzania: 85 leaders from 15 villages introduced to new agricultural input credit scheme; 2,500 of planned 18,000 kilograms of cotton produced by cluster farmers sold to external buyer; 7,850 patients received outpatient care at cluster health facilities, 1,310 pregnant women received antenatal care, and 7,456 children were immunized against measles; 8,846 individuals were treated for malaria and 1,680 were tested for HIV/AIDS; 17 energy-saving stoves provided to 17 primary schools; 150 school management committee members trained; 360 desks distributed to 12 schools.
Ruhiira, Uganda: 78% of cluster farmers contributed to school meals program; 73,060 outpatient visits at health facilities; 6,925 pregnant women received antenatal care; 11,000 children benefited from school meals program, with parents contributing 40% of all meals served in 19 of 21 schools; 18 water points constructed/rehabilitated serving 3,000 people; 391,325 tree seedlings raised; 50 community tree nurseries involving 820 farmers provided with inputs to raise agro-forestry seedlings; 5,605 parent, teachers and students trained in sexual reproductive health. (Right: Patients await care at the new Ruhiira Health Clinic. Approximately 40% of the patients at Ruhiira HC2 are from areas outside the Millennium Villages)
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"Millennium Promise is an exciting and innovative project and we are very proud to be associated with it," commented Hiromasa Yonekura, President of SCC. "Our deep corporate social commitment to assist the global fight against malaria is fully in line with the noble goals of Millennium Promise."
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, co-chairman of the Millennium Promise, added: "The longevity and Sumitomo guarantee that comes with Olyset provides real hope that the families who receive them will be protected from malaria for many years to come. Having Sumitomo and its Olyset technology on board is integral to our strategy in tackling malaria head on to improve the quality of life in Africa and help break the vicious circle of poverty."
2006:
- 272,837 Sumitomo-donated Olyset nets were distributed to the Millennium Villages for 100% coverage of sleeping sites.
- 70,330 Sumitomo-donated Olyset nets were distributed to communities surrounding Millennium Villages.
- 19,066 Olyset nets were distributed to partner projects in Cambodia, Mozambique, and Ghana through Millennium Promise donors.
- 869 Community Health Workers were trained in malaria prevention across the Millennium Villages sites.
- Sumitomo-sponsored research in Sauri, Kenya demonstrates a drop in parasite prevalence from 55% in 2005 to 12% in 2007.
- Sumitomo-sponsored research in Tiby, Mali demonstrates a drop in parasite prevalence from 67.20% in 2006 to 40% in 2007.
Sauri, Kenya: 2,075 farmers in 31 sites trained in pre- and post-harvest management; 19,940 students received school meals; 2,370 girls of reproductive age in 31 primary schools received sanitary towels and related training; 4,830 individuals provided with comprehensive HIV care, 2,410 persons receive ARTs, and 2,410 tested; 43,450 community members dewormed; 25 kilometers of roads rehabilitated; 1,500.
Gumulira, Mwandama: 1,200 farmers growing maize practicing small-scale irrigation techniques and integrated soil fertility management practices; 600 farmers are being linked to microfinance services; 350 patients treated for malaria; 1,255 school children received school meals; 10 mobile phones made available for community development purposes.
Toya, Mali: 1,569 farmers accessed project's input credit services; 475 farmers contributed to school meals program; 3,042 outpatient visits at cluster's health facilities; 878 patients treated for malaria; 363 pregnant women received antenatal care; 409 children immunized for measles; partnership established with UNICEF to develop gender strategy.
Ikaram, Nigeria: 200 farmers trained in soil fertility management and organic fertilizer composition; 135 teachers trained; 11 primary schools received 3 computers each; 4 classrooms renovated; nutrition gardens established in 10 primary schools and 18 households; 11 public locations connected to grid/off-grid electricity; 18 boreholes completed in 13 primary schools, 4 clinics and 1 project office. 18,600 villagers now served by water points improved through project assistance.
Pampaida, Nigeria: 925 farmers trained in soil fertility management; demonstration fish pond established; 925 farmers contributed to school meals program benefiting 1,600 children; 1,825 outpatient visits serviced by cluster's health facilities; 2 health facilities and 1 labor ward in total completed and equipped; 80% of annual requirement of essential drugs have been received; 2,629 tree seedlings distributed to promote erosion control; 760 community members received training in sexual and reproductive health education and 1,200 in gender sensitization activities.
Mayange, Rwanda: Introduction of new crops started with seeds distribution of 12 MT of beans, 12 MT of maize, and 500,000 cassava cuttings; 150 MT of grains collected and stored in community facilities; 25,217 outpatient visits conducted at cluster health facilities; 2,693 individuals voluntarily tested for HIV/AIDS; women's basket-weaving cooperative of 180 members generated $22,700 in income; 5,525 children received school meals through project partner; 77 classrooms rehabilitated; 10 public access points connected to the Internet; and 170,950 tree seedlings raised in nurseries.
Mbola, Tanzania: 85 leaders from 15 villages introduced to new agricultural input credit scheme; 2,500 of planned 18,000 kilograms of cotton produced by cluster farmers sold to external buyer; 7,850 patients received outpatient care at cluster health facilities, 1,310 pregnant women received antenatal care, and 7,456 children were immunized against measles; 8,846 individuals were treated for malaria and 1,680 were tested for HIV/AIDS; 17 energy-saving stoves provided to 17 primary schools; 150 school management committee members trained; 360 desks distributed to 12 schools.
» View Sumitomo Chemical Press Release
» For more information about Millennium Promise, visit millenniumpromise.org.
