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ElectricAid fighting blindness in Zambia

In Zambia, its estimated by World Health Organisation (WHO) that 150,000 people are living with blindness. It was found that 80% of these cases could have been prevented if adequate measures were in place. This triggered CBM Ireland and local partners to collaborate with the Zambian Government to work towards the improvement of eye healthContinue reading “ElectricAid fighting blindness in Zambia”

ElectricAid Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal Update

Our ElectricAid Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal has just reached an amazing €20,545.  Many thanks to all who have supported the campaign so far. Funds from this appeal will be used for longer term reconstruction efforts in affected areas of Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, helping thousands of families in need. Sadly, this disaster is no longer makingContinue reading “ElectricAid Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal Update”

ElectricAid Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal

The after effects of last week’s Cyclone Idai continue to be felt in the countries of Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The death toll stands at a shocking 750 with outbreaks of waterborne diseases like cholera and malaria expected as first cases of cholera have been confirmed in areas of Mozambique. We have already received aContinue reading “ElectricAid Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal”

Sowing the seeds of change in Ethiopia

North-East Ethiopia has been widely affected by El Nino, a term describing the extreme climatic changes in the equatorial regions. In Ethiopia, it caused severe droughts due to failure of consecutive rainy seasons since 2015. The East Gojjam Zone of the Amhara region and its four woredas (districts), Enarj Enawga, Enbise Sar Midir, Goncha SisoContinue reading “Sowing the seeds of change in Ethiopia”

Giving a helping hand to Christian Aid in Afghanistan

Christian Aid (CAID) has worked in Afghanistan for more than three decades under four different regimes – from the Soviet occupation to the current government that was voted in after the US-led invasion of 2001. With a focus on community development, livelihood creation, gender equality and emergency response Christian Aid has both experience and expertiseContinue reading “Giving a helping hand to Christian Aid in Afghanistan”

So what is MUAC tape?

ElectricAid supporting GOAL in the fight against hunger MUAC Tape, (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Tape) is used in the detection and referral of children with acute malnutrition. Using a colour coded system, MUAC Tape will identify Severe Acute Malnutrition, (SAM) Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) Growth Promotion & Monitoring (GPM) or if a child is well nourished.Continue reading “So what is MUAC tape?”

Ghana makes history as the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate Trachoma

In June 2018, Ghana made history as the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma, as validated by the World Health Organisation. Sightsavers has been working in Ghana since 2000, when about 2.8 million people in the country were estimated to be at risk of trachoma. Trachoma is a Neglected Tropical Disease – anContinue reading “Ghana makes history as the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate Trachoma”