The People are Dying for a Solution to Malaria

In January of 2013 Dr. Obadiah, Rev. Apuuli and I went throughout the Kibaale Distict to ask about malaria. In a half dozen villages, to audiences ranging in size from 20 to 200, we asked three questions.  Here are their replies:
1. If you have ever had malaria, raise your hand:  All hands went up.
2. If you know of someone who has died of malaria, raise your hand:  All hands went up.
3. If there were a way to stop the scourge of malaria,  would you support?  All hands went up.

After each session, farmers lined up to find out how they could become growers, transplanters and distributors.  Natually, they were looking for a new way to make a buck, but more importantly, they were looking for a way to protect themselves, their families and people in the villages.  Since that time, more than 12,000 seedlings have been grown and are being transplanted.  Interestingly, in our maturing forest, we are experiencing a bit of poaching - people taking leaves from our trees.  Clearly, they are motivated to use this plant for personal purposes.

Rev. Apuuli Brown Patrick and Dr. Obadiah on TNI Motorcycle

In the one year The Neem Initiative has been active, just word of mouth has attracted the attention

Land Lease for 5 Acres of Forest

and support of the King of the Bunyoro/Kitara, all of his chiefs and also the Uganda Ministry of Health.  Obadiah and Rev. Apuuli are putting serious mileage on the new TNI motorcycle, making sure the seedlings are growing and encouraging people throughout the district.

To keep the momentum going, we will require funding.  I request that you visit our fundraiser on Crowdrise.com to donate any amount.  We must keep going.  Lives are at stake.  And economic prosperity is in sight.  Come on, Neemists.  Help pull this wagon. The people are depending on you.