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Guinea
Although Guinea has sought-after mineral, hydropower and agricultural resources, its people remain poor due to decades of military rule and corrupt governance. Almost half the population lives in poverty. Since 2000, the political instability of Guinea’s neighbors Sierra Leone and Liberia has caused more than 500,000 refugees to seek safety in Guinea, straining the economy and creating ethnic tensions.
The region has high prevalence of malaria and while the country's HIV/AIDS rate is lower than in many sub-Saharan African nations, it is spreading quickly among certain groups, such as youth and commercial fishermen.
Episcopal Relief & Development is working in partnership with the Diocese of Guinea to implement the the NetsforLife® malaria prevention partnership.
Promoting Health and Fighting Disease
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Guinea is one of 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa where the NetsforLife® program partnership is working to prevent malaria by distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and educating communities in prevention and treatment methods.
