Rotarians Against Malaria Australia

WELCOME.

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.

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.

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OUR LATEST NEWS UPDATES.

Thanks for a wonderful 2023!

It’s been a big year for Rotarians Against Malaria in Australia, including the Global Malaria Congress (pictured) in Melbourne in June. We hope you have a lovely holiday season and we hope to achieve even more with your support in 2024!

The “Finish the Fight” Campaign Has Launched

Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) are bringing together and mobilising People of Action to eliminate malaria in the Western Pacific Rim – Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Our goal is to accelerate the achievement of WHO Malaria-Free Certification for the Western Pacific Rim region with our partners the Global Fund and APLMA

Walk together to raise funds to Finish the Fight against Malaria

When Rotarians come together things get done. By organising a March Against Malaria (MAM) event in your Rotary Club, your actions can help support the work of Rotarians Against Malaria by increasing awareness of, and contribute to the elimination of, Malaria. Across the month of March (or any month if you wish), you have the chance to join your fellow Rotarians and local communities in walking to raise awareness and funds for Malaria elimination.

All funds raised will support Malaria elimination programmes in the Western Pacific Rim region of Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste.