Detailed description

In December 2018, the Rotary Club of North Hobart (RCNH) and Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) Australia were successful in obtaining a Rotary Global Grant of USD251,334 for malaria elimination in Timor Leste. Implementation commenced in December 2018 and major activities were completed in 2019. Finally, the project closed in August 2022. Supported by 15 of 21 Rotary districts in Australia (in 2017). Project manager was Dr. Jenny Kerrison, Rotary Club of North Hobart. Key project focuses: donations of: long-lasting insecticidal nets, Hudson Sprayers for indoor residual spraying, and funds for training Community Health Volunteers (CHV). Implementation were by the National Malaria Program (NMP), Ministry of Health. Achievements: 1. Shipment of 40,000 long-lasting insecticidal nets for pregnant women. 2. Training in mass nets distribution and use for Community Health Volunteers (CHV) 3.80 Hudson Sprayers & total 83,424 border villagers whose home received insecticides spraying.

Community assessment: How the project team learned about the community’s needs

In 2017, a small team from Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) Australia visited Timor Leste and conducted interviews with the National Malaria Program in Dili on their needs. In addition, a document analysis was conducted using key National documents from the National Malaria Program in Timor Leste.

Project impact: How the project will help the community after the project ends