This week saw the Satemwa Workers Committee Joint Body distribute the first instalment of mosquito nets to workers. The Thyolo District has a high prevalence of Malaria all year round and the project aims to help reduce the burden on both the Privately-funded Satemwa Clinic and Thyolo District Hospital. With many worker's families affected by malaria, this was a very popular project to undertake.
All members of the Satemwa workforce were entitled to receive mosquito nets and the joint body has arranged for each worker to receive two nets, which have been purchased through money generated by the fairtrade premium. In addition to the borehole projects and education initiatives, the Satemwa joint Body is actively playing its part in improving the community's general health.
All members of the Satemwa workforce were entitled to receive mosquito nets and the joint body has arranged for each worker to receive two nets, which have been purchased through money generated by the fairtrade premium. In addition to the borehole projects and education initiatives, the Satemwa joint Body is actively playing its part in improving the community's general health.
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Hi Hannah
Thanks for your comment and hope you're enjoying your tea from Satemwa!
We have ordered 5,000 mosquito nets, 2 each for the 2,500 employees on the Satemwa Tea Estate. The next batch should arrive soon. The nets are large enough to cover a double mattress so can protect more than one person.
We distributed some nets last year and hope to again in the future so that as many people as possible are protected.
Thanks
Satemwa Fair Trade Workers Joint Body
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