Rotarians Against Malaria Australia

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We’re Rotarians Against Malaria Australia. We’re volunteers who are passionate about eliminating malaria in our partner countries. RAM is an Australian registered charity, and we’re part of the Rotary Australia World Community Service.

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Why malaria?

Malaria has killed and debilitated humans since history began. Though there have been impressive reductions in the incidence of both disease and death in this century, with a halving of cases and deaths since 2000, malaria remains a disease that causes over 400,000 fatalities every year—many of them among small children—and imposes a heavy burden on the health and wellbeing of some 229 million people. The heaviest toll caused by malaria is among poorer communities, mostly in Africa and in other tropical regions. Malaria reflects the health inequality between developed and developing countries.

Who are our partner countries?

Among Australia’s neighbours, malaria has almost been eliminated in Timor Leste and Vanuatu is aiming for elimination in the next few years. The disease remains a significant problem in PNG (RAM PNG is our partner), Eastern Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands.

What do we do?

RAM supports projects that aim to control and ultimately eliminate malaria. We work with government health programs in our partner countries, and follow the recommended WHO guidelines on the best strategies for control and elimination.

Most of the projects we support are in the area of vector control ie reducing the mosquito population and the opportunity for mosquitos to bite humans and thus spread the malaria parasite. The main RAM expenditures are for the provision and distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLINs); Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS); environmental improvements such as through the Healthy Villages project. We also train community health volunteers to participate in mass LLINs distribution and malaria education.

How is RAM managed?

RAM is managed by a network of Rotarians with a RAM representative in each of the 19 Rotary districts in Australia. RAM Australia volunteers develop and manage projects, and administer funds. Through the facilities provided by RAWCS Ltd, RAM facilitates opportunities for Rotarians and Rotaractors, especially those with expertise in medical science and project governance, to visit the in-country programs. RAM provides information and resources on the latest research and development in malaria elimination.

Where can I get more information?

For more information, check out the “Country Programs” tab and our quarterly Newsletter located on this website menu.

How can I help?

RAM fundraises – donations come from individuals, from Rotary Clubs, and from Rotary International and other public health funders such as the Global Fund. You can help us by donating.

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Join RAM Australia

If you’d like to get involved with RAM Australia, Districts are always in need of support. We welcome enquiries for your involvement in your District’s RAM Committee.

Expression of Interest

Come travel to West Timor with RAM.

We are planning study tours on malaria projects in 2023 (when safe to do so) – we conducted successful tours in 2014, 2017 and 2020. Contact us at national.ram @ rawcs.com.au to find out more information.

TOGETHER, WE’RE CHANGING LIVES.

We raise funds for projects in our partner countries.

We raise awareness through conferences, webinars and resources.

We partner with various malaria initiatives and facilitate overseas trips.

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