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Devin Chabot, Delaney Edison,
Lauren Hadfield, Maraya Boman
Malari
aWest Nile
Kenya
Aid Prevention
Dusk + Dawn stands to assist in the identification and prevention of mosquito-borne or transmitted diseases both domestic and international in efforts to save lives and foster a global community of aid and relief.
The Mission
West Nile virusmosquito
transmitted5,890 human cases
reported 2012 CDC243 reported
deaths in 2012Major outbreak in
Dallas Highest number of
infected since 2003
Birth of An Idea
Southwestern Kenya/Lake Victoria regionProvides breeding
grounds for mosquitos
Most at risk regionNear larger cities
and established infrastructure
Larger Problems Abroad
MalariaTransmitted by the plasmodium parasiteNo vaccineEasy transmission via female mosquito
bitesDiagnosis
Fever = Malaria theoryWasted time, energy, and resourcesChildren are most at risk
The International Issue
Our Solution- Malaria Test Kits• Typical kit will contain• 5 tests• Alcohol swabs• Finger pricker• Pipet
• Test results in 15 min
• Multiple tests if sickness progresses
• Sterile and easy to use
;
• Fever=Malaria is no longer a problem• No further use of unneeded drugs
which cause resistant strains
Kenyan Townships
Partnerships
• 123 volunteers established in the peace corps
• “volunteers work in the areas of business, deaf
education, math and science education, health,
community economic development and water
sanitation.
• Trained in multiple native languages
• 3 volunteers already in partnership with Stomp
Out Malaria
• Used to expand our reach by informing and
educating
Domestic Revenue Products
Citronella Wrist BandTwo bands for $5.oo
Citronella CandleOne candle for $8.00
Two bands + One candle$12.00
Protect domestic families, save lives abroad
The similarities foster a connection between the issues
People are more inclined to support when there is universal appeal
“win/win situation”
Saving Lives
The End Goal Supply rapid malaria test kits to the most
heavily effected areas in KenyaSave time, energy, and resources Protect domestic families via the citronella
wrist bands and candlesCreate a global partnership and raise
awareness to a problem that has been stopped in other areas in the world
Donate or purchase Dusk+Dawn items today!
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