@seanthebubba Not a stupid question at all. In fact, everything you see here I've done as an individual. There was no NGO involved. Although, the priest you see is part of the Holy Cross Congregation - and they Holy Cross does a lot of NGO-style charity work.
@gabbyvickers8975 Not at all - I'm glad you liked the music :D :D :D It's by Pornophonique. If you google them you can actually download their MP3s for free (legally) as they license their music under the Creative Commons.
if we cant find a cure for malaria the only other way of getting rid of it from a country is by making sure there is a low amount of animals in that country for mosquitos to feed on and that all the humans are protected from mosquitos for about a year so the mosquitos will leave that country and there will be no malaria that is how japan got rid of malaria in there country
cont'd - This is my argument with companies like Vestegaard Frandsen who profit in this environment. A lasting solution to malaria would mean this company would have to close up shop and find another method for supporting themselves. Eradication of malaria is the least of their concerns because they make millions of dollars selling nets all over the world. This is little more than 'globalized symptom control'.
First, VF doesn't pay me - so keep that in mind in my reply. That being said, I know them and they are a company staffed by some very passionate and ethical people. Both feasibly and based on the people in the company - they aren't "hiding" the solution to ending malaria.
The bed nets VF makes is actually our best chance (except for environmentally unfriendly DDT) to eliminate malaria. These nets KILL mosquitoes. So if an entire village has this - it will drastically cut mosquito population.
Mosquitos also carry other diseases, such as yellow fever, west nile virus, encephalitis, and dengue fever, all of which will still be a problem, even if malaria is someday cured. Not to mention welts (the small or sometimes LARGE bumps) from mosquitos can also get incidental bacterial infections, which can lead a victim to dig at the skin. This can be VERY bad in a humid, "third world" environment, where it wouldn't really be a big problem in the U.S., or a similar economy.
Vestegaard Frandsen has created a highly specialized 'niche market' which allows them to profit by selling mosquito nets to impoverished peoples. A market based solution to malaria is unethical. Example: If a persons house is burning down and I offer to sell him water to put it out at a profit, it would be considered immoral. Is this not obvious.
BeaucoupRed - I don't work for this company but I'm still insulted. This company saves lives - there is nothing immoral or unethical about that. Period.
Here's the deal, you find me a non-market solution that produces mosquito nets as duralble, as reliable, and in as large a quantity as that produced by Vestergaard-Frandsen and I'll endorse that instead.
If not, than you are talking about idle theory that has no real-world impact.
It's well understood that you are not an employee of VF. It's also OK to be insulted by what was said. Real human motives can be shocking when viewed through a honest lense. I applaud the model you have constructed to provide aid to struggling peoples. Yours is clearly the gold standard from a ethical point of view.
Vestegaard Frandsen however is chiefly concerned with Return On Investment. Without ROI this company would have it's focus fixed elsewhere. Con't >>>
On the one hand, I see where you're coming from. I've encountered a lot of people and organizations that have motives other than helping the poor. Customs agents want their 'cut' (bribe) when bringing in aid, NGO people want their salaries first, and contractors (e.g. construction) want their profit. It would be great if all who helped the poor did it for free.
BUT, at the same time, the profit-motive of VF has created one of the best damn life saving products out there.
And they created this product because they had to compete in a market environment. I have seen that when life saving devices and products meant to help the poor are left to an exclusively non-competitive market, they can often be bloated, inefficient, and full of aspects which don't help the poor.
The PermaNet is the best damn life saving product out there and it could only exist due to the fact it was made in a market economy.
>>> When a private company benefits from providing services to the poor, the incentive to find a lasting solution is lost. This market based model fosters corporate dependancy on the problem itself. Once a private company flourishes in this type of environment they will vehemently oppose a option that challenges their bottom line.
I love this guy's model for assisting people in poor countries. He offers 100% of the donations to charity.
On the other hand how can we in good conscious support a company who makes a profit on the sale of mosquito nets. The name of company who makes PermaNet is Vestegaard Frandsen and they make unreported sums of money selling products in the developed world. This is sick.
I'm not sure if I agree with your sentiments. When malaria nets are distributed it takes cars, trucks, and gas. Are you going to get mad at the automotive industry and oil companies for getting rich from fighting malaria? When the nets are distributed and people trained it takes people - many who do it full time and need to be paid.
They are making a profit because they make the best nets out there at the most reasonable price. I mean $10 to save a life with a tear and dirt resistant net?
I am a pharmaceutical company who produces a drug which controls the symptoms related to disease "A". My company makes a favorable return from managing the symptoms. I have no financial incentive in designing a permanent cure for disease "A" because it would adversely affect my revenue stream - cont'd
Let me state for the record, I do not have a issue with you. I just believe these Nets might not be the answer. You are a awesome dude for the work you do.
Thanks man :) Your comment came around the same time someone was spamming my videos complaining about nets. I probably would have sounded less annoyed had that not happened :)
"Human-safe Insecticide"...sounds to me like a oxymoron. What's the name of the insecticide???
Perhaps a corporation has a product that needs to be replenished repeatedly "mosquito nets" to sell to poor people and we will get a sympathetic public will foot the bill.
An brilliant marketing strategy. Instead of being victims, we'll call them consumers.
How can we permanently get rid of malaria. Tossing nets seems more like sympton control, instead of a concrete solution.
First, I don't work for anyone, so I'm not "marketing" anything to anyone.
Second, this insecticide(AFAIK as I'm not an expert) is "human-safe" in he same way that swallowing bubble gum is safe. It may get into your system but it will pass without making you sick.
Although there is a RARE chance of things like dizziness occurring, speaking as someone who uses this net on a regular basis, I'd rather have a risk of dizziness than a risk of being rushed to the hospital for cerebral malaria.
Not talking about you my friend. The person who makes these nets is interested in 'selling a service' that does not have a projected end or sustainable result.
Example: if malaria still existed in US, and a company proposed insecticide nets, they would not make it to 1st base with such a concept. Are these nets even sold in North/South America?
What if the net prevents malaria right now, but causes another serious problem later.
North America is a great example of why we use nets now. Back in the 50s, it was common to have mass DDT sprayings. It was also sometimes a commonly purchased household items. It was this DDT spraying that cut back instances of malaria in North America.
But environmentalists and environmental concerns is the reason we don't use it in the developing world. Some argue, if DDT is used safely, it could create huge benefits with minimal impact. But the debate is still up in the air on that.
Oh and I looked it up for you - the insecticide being used is Deltamethrin. And, BTW, you are right about nets that need to be replenished repeatedly. That's what makes these high tech nets so great. Before they were invented, nets would need to be re-soaked every 6 months. That was dangerous as it would require exposure to this insecticide in large doses.
But these nets have a low concentration of the insecticide and last five years.
Thanks for finding the name of the pesticide - deltametherin. Googled it and it shows that the stuff is dangerous to people, other mammals and outright kills fish. Destroying the ecosystem + a food source for impoverished people is serious drawback.
Regardless of soaking or weaving pesticide into the nets, this is a lowbrow tool that lacks imagination. Use of these chemicals is outdated science.
The big problem is some villagers use nets as replacement fishing nets. BAD idea. If you use it in agricultural setting to get rats out of your crops - ditto (though not as bad as using it as a fishing net).
The thing is its safe for humans from what I've read of the literature. And weaving the insecticide in the net is a better idea than bringing vats to villages and having mass re-soakings every 6 months.
I agree soaking is totally BAD. Weaving is indeed a more sophisticated technique for applying the pesticide, but the net maker has still failed at making a non-hazardous Net. How do we maneuver around this truth. I have difficulty accepting a Net that doesn't offer a meaningful solution. Buying nets every 5 years into infinity does not qualify as a tenable solution.
Finally, what "permanent" solution do you propose? Dousing all of Africa in DDT?
The fact is, if most communities use these high tech nets, it could feasibly cut back on the mosquito population in a village enough that malaria will be a thing of the past.
No need to dunk Africa in DDT. Trying options that don't harm people + the ecosystem should be the ultimate aim. It's just that simple. We have enough brilliant minds across the globe who can design innovative ways to bring this problem to an end.
There is no way possible for mosquito nets to be a permanent solution - this is obvious of course. They will have to be continuously replaced without end. A classic case of symptom control.
Well, ATM, the ideas thus far are: 1) Bring back DDT, 2) Increase net distribution (most common), 3) Genetically engineer mosquitoes that resist malaria and put them in the wild. Option #1 is controversial, Option #2 has merits (if enough villagers use these nets, you can kill enough mosquitoes to create a mosquito-free village), Option #3 is still far away.
I guess its for more brilliant minds to come up with Option #4. But until then, nets IMHO is the best option.
The 3 options require us to weigh the odds. #1) DDT is off the table - - the research proves way too dangerous. I'm not so sure on #2) Nets are normally confined to indoor sleeping quarters, and have zero effect on renewable waves of mosquitos outdoors. #3) Geneticly modified mosquitoes can have pose unforseen results. Modified species of animals and food are a big problem at the moment. We have little understanding of what these things can do to the ecology.
With all due respect for the important work your doing, while making nets out of shopping bags and simple tools may sound great in terms of sustainability - it's not the best for saving lives.
The best way to save lives from malaria is with a long lasting mosquito net treated with a human-safe insecticide that won't just wash out after 6 months.
Plastic bags neither offer sufficient tear resistance or the long lasting insecticide required to protect people for long durations.
People of the world listen up...there is a cure for malaria....please look up MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) this has cured 100 000's of people of malaria with 100% guarantee success...u wont find this on the tv becaause the drugs companies dont want you to know about it..if you are at risk of malaria this will prevent you from becoming infected...only $20 a bottle for 1.5 years supply..somethings inb life really can be as could as it sounds but not from the tv..
wow 1day,1day,1day could do so much and people try to help others and the goverment spends 1.5billoin on the pentigon a day wow that is F%$# sad you dont have to say much besides (one day)
this video is of course awesome but not just for the subject matter but because it is really well put together as well. i so wish i could win the lottery to help!
One of my kids got sick from a mosquito. If it had taken 3 or 4 days to get to the hospital he would have died. It took us 5 minutes to get to the hospital and he got excellent care. Good job helping with that because people don't realize how life-threatening the illnesses can be from mosquitos, Keep up the awesome work.
I don't remember them exactly. You could just google "how to make internet video" or something. You can also find the video toolbox here on YouTube by clicking Help I believe...
hi amazing, you had ask this question a few times before and I thought I already answered it once. But, I'm curious now, why does it matter? The vast majority of people on YouTube have no formal training making clips.
i did not read the answer..Iam just curious..to clear ur curiousity am doing a research on people who join courses and people who dont and then i need to come to conclusion if training is imp or not..
Just by using Googling and finding sites that help with this stuff. There is even a section here on YouTube with useful videos. I'm still learning as I go along...
Wow, I'm blown away.....young people like you give hope for a better world and that includes you who are on this page.....except for that one with a 5th grade grammar and mentality to match.
Mosquito nets are a joke. Bring back DDT. It was effective. Didn't hurt people. In fact, totally non-toxic. DDT was the most effective weapon in killing malaria carrying mosquitoes. Before everybody starts trashing my post, do some research and see that I'm right. DDT was, and still is, safe.
hey Parker, I think I recently read a UN report that said the same thing. But I think the problem with using DDT in this part of the world is that it can fall into the hands of farmers who might use it as a cheap pesticide. Or it might be improperly applied and create new DDT-resistant mosquitoes.
DDT actually causes severe ecological problems as well. UnculturedProject makes a good point, in that in small quantities, it can actually help create strains of mosquitoes who are resistant to the chemical.
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VerboseVindication, nobody is asking for your money, you incompetent, arrogant fool. It's funny how people can be so vicious and spiteful over the internet - yet in reality they play all so modest and kind.
Man everything you are doing is really inspirational your going directly to the source and helping. It makes me want to do something like this. I applaud your work =D
I enjoy watching your videos because you take a sincere, not sensationalist approach to your reporting. You walk your talk. We appreciate your efforts and the voice you are providing in Bangladesh.
The PermaNets I brought before hand (and only a limited quantity). The nets I gave away that were colorful were locally made but had no insecticide or advanced features.
The Google Earth images are particularly effective. Well done video - thanks for all your hard work and for bringing the problem of malaria to the fore front.
Hey Exiled, that was actually one of the first things I did when I came here :-) More recently, I have distributed some other anti-malarial and anti-mosquito products also made by Vestergaard-Frandsen. But that might take some time to edit and put on YouTube.
Well do your best to keep us updated, you actauly do a great job of that already becuase it never takes long for us to see the next edition of what you are doing there.
Thanks again for doing all this, it makes me feel good knowing that there are people out there doing these types of things and i can help too
Yeah, when I first came here - I would spray myself down with bug repellent every six hours. But then I started running out - and had to ration it. Now, I just cross my fingers. Fortunately I'm told Dhaka City (where I stay the most) is not a malaria zone. Although it is a Dengue Fever zone :-(
I liked the hightech mosquito netting, and will find out about how and where to get them. That kind of material -- especially with the slight pesticide would be infinitely beneficial in Bangladesh. Especially as mosquitoes brood so easily there due to the abundant fresh water. Hehe, liked the music mixing man.
Malaria is a terrible and scary disease, I saw many people became deathly ill in India. It is somthing that you don't want to take for granted. It is so scary to think that a tiny creature could kill millions. Thank you for helping to prevent it and to expose govermental misguided funds.
This is so sad. The US government and the world media hardly covers this stuff. We can easily end poverty. YOUTUBE PARTNER UNCLTURED PROJECT SO THAT WE CAN RAISE AWARENESS!
hey bryan, yeah, I was scheduled to fly out a few months back. But this project keeps getting more popular and so I thought it best to stay a bit longer and try and do more good here.
I also started opening up for donations. Even though I asked people to consider donating to a registered charity instead, I was still able to raise a a few thousand. So it will take some time to figure out how to spend this money.
hey bryan... it's something I've actually always wanted to do. Played with the idea in the back of my mind for ages. The technology wasn't always there to do something like this though (like half-decent internet in Bangladesh). But seeing Dr. Jeffrey Sachs speech was basically the "okay its now or never" point for me.
its kool though when u put his speech at the end of the video that makes evrything clear and reasonable
i think ur the only one who is doing that for bangladesh and uploading through youtube i dnt know if there are any youtuber out there who is actually has the production and doing things like that
Another great video, per usual, thanks! I've spent time in West Africa and have seen the destruction caused by malaria. Mosquito nets are an important step in saving lives.
Hey Underdog, I can't because my written permission from Notre Dame doesn't cover that kind of use (Notre Dame owns the copyrights to that footage).
But I just loaded the page and I think I found it at forum2006(dot)nd(dot)edu - the top right (in the banner) is a golden star saying "View Archived Webcast". You click that and you will be taken to a page you can download the entire thing in either Quicktime or Windows Media formats.
Yep 38 times malaria. And 2 twice cerebral malaria (the one which kills in 48 hours). That man is very very lucky to be alive. A lot of people around him weren't. I had to edit out so much - he had seen a lot of death and I was already worried this video might sound too morbid...
I was able to tell the secretary of his department. But, I've never actually got to get in touch with Dr. Sachs personally (even by email). So I'm not sure. I hope so though! :-)
I wanted to let you know that I finished my project and performance about the Uncultured Project and the media's representation of poverty. I cried. And so did a few other people. I wish you could have seen it. <3
One of the things I've learned though, is that the amount of charities and good causes is overwhelming.
Part of the task was to create a performance. It wasn't about the ads, the ads do nothing for me really.
When I showed the final lesson from your "hard lessons" video during my presentation, I cried. That video shocked everyone. They're all still thinking about it.
But mostly it was during the performance. The point was I had my voice taken away and I was trapped and everyone was staring at me. There was so much in it though! I wish you could have seen it. :) Thanks a million!
Yeah "The Hard Lessons" video is actually my personal favorite - even though it ends on a sad note. I would always see these kids on TV shivering or starving. And I would always feel "if only I was there I could give them something". But I WAS there and I gave all I could - and it wasn't enough and I could see that before my eyes :-(
I would have used it more if Google would release an affordable version for students and/or non-profits.
I used the trial version and screen capture software. Took me two days to capture that footage in a way that was usable in a video. A lot of times the footage came out too jerky/choppy to be usable because I was just doing it by screen capture.
I don't know much about malaria, is there a vaccine? I would assume not because they would have probably given me it. I have a story for you about my terrible doctors visit. I'll send it to you on facebook. :) I hope you are having a blessed day! Also, I'll be in Brazil next month, when I get back I'll be doing some videos a la uncultured project!
Yeah definitely get in touch with me over facebook sometime Dave :-) I sent you a couple of messages over the past couple of weeks but hadn't heard back from you so I was getting worried :P
Worried? Dude, I am the guy in a safe clean apartment in L.A. You are the one interviewing people in malaria hot zones half way across the world. Let me worry! :)
Oh I forgot to reply to the first part of your comment. Malaria isn't like something you can treat with antibiotics or anything like that. Malaria is basically the name of the disease caused by parasites. The parasites incubate in the mosquito and (because of the way they bite) they regurgitate that into humans. Not to scare you but the reason why cerebral malaria kills in 48 hours is because its essentially parasites in the brain.
Hey Dave - yeah, and they aren't that easy on the system either. Whatever you do - don't take them on an empty stomach.
And if you are there for a long-time (like I am in Bangladesh), you have to stop taking them or your body will develop a resistance/immunity to the drugs.
The daughter of one of my college professors came back from africa with malaria. The family spent a lot of time in a NYC hospital while she received treatment. She came out knowing more about the disease than most 11 year olds know about anything. I am willing to swallow my pride a little and admit that she was the one that told me most of what I know. Keep up the good work, I am impressed as usual.
Hey puffer813 - I can relate to that. My mother actually accompanied me to Bangladesh for the first couple of months of this project. She contracted another mosquito-transmitted virus (Dengue Fever) was hospitalized for a few weeks. I learned a lot about mosquito-transmitted diseases by reading my mother's hospital charts.
Its great that your mother supports you. I told my mom I was thinking of taking my summers off to teach in a 3rd world country, just the idea made her want to chain me down. Hope your mom is well.
I live in Rio de Janeiro at the moment and there is a huge dengue epidemic. So many people have died from this, and I honestly think its ridiculous... people aren't supposed to die from malaria and dengue!!!
A friend of mine went to the Amazon and got malaria... he was in the hospital for like 3 days, and then was fine...
All it needs is a little attention and for someone to care (who has money =P)
Well done! I enjoyed the new graphics and music as well.
Wow, one days spending at the pentagon would cover that many people? I think if more people knew how affordable it was to end disease, they would not be so unsure about sending help where it is needed. Thank you for pointing that out in your video and getting the word out.
Thanks Mike :-) I did the graphics using Google Earth Pro Trial Version and some screen capture software. It took me two days and dozens of tries to get it to look decent.
It's a shame that the only version of Google Earth that creates video files costs $400. That's way out of my league - they don't even offer student pricing :-(
Awesome :-) He also has a new book called "Common Wealth" out.
And, you can also see the full speech that I got to see at forum2006(dot)nd(dot)edu. I never knew about his book until I heard him speak at Notre Dame.
awesome video...
gadionson1 1 month ago
Hi but u may think this is a stupid question but what is the name of this NGO?
seanthebubba 10 months ago
@seanthebubba Not a stupid question at all. In fact, everything you see here I've done as an individual. There was no NGO involved. Although, the priest you see is part of the Holy Cross Congregation - and they Holy Cross does a lot of NGO-style charity work.
UnculturedProject 10 months ago
@UnculturedProject Thanks by the way hope u succeed in what you are doing for people around the world
seanthebubba 10 months ago
@seanthebubba It's Vandergaard Fraansen... I think!
gabbyvickers8975 10 months ago
I know that this may sound VERY selfish and stupid but what's the back ground music? I want to download it to my ipod...Don't be pissed off...
gabbyvickers8975 10 months ago
@gabbyvickers8975 Not at all - I'm glad you liked the music :D :D :D It's by Pornophonique. If you google them you can actually download their MP3s for free (legally) as they license their music under the Creative Commons.
UnculturedProject 10 months ago
@UnculturedProject Thank you so much! Every time I listen I'm reminded of this video!
gabbyvickers8975 10 months ago
@gabbyvickers8975 Glad I could help! :D
UnculturedProject 10 months ago
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THERE IS ALREADY A CURE FOR MALARIA!!!
Google "Miracle MIneral Solution" or "MMS"
infowarsdotcom1 1 year ago
if we cant find a cure for malaria the only other way of getting rid of it from a country is by making sure there is a low amount of animals in that country for mosquitos to feed on and that all the humans are protected from mosquitos for about a year so the mosquitos will leave that country and there will be no malaria that is how japan got rid of malaria in there country
info2k8 2 years ago 2
@info2k8 I got bit a bunch when I visited Japan a couple of weeks before that horrible tsunami/earthquake, I might be going back to help a little!
gabbyvickers8975 10 months ago
@gabbyvickers8975 lol we guys all from SAS
seanthebubba 10 months ago
@seanthebubba hey, it's gotta work out rite? If i have to go on u tube to write this stupid things then ya, im just gonna comment! :)
gabbyvickers8975 10 months ago
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fearlessftw 2 years ago
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fearlessftw 2 years ago
Good stuff Dude ... Peace be with you and yours
300ZXturboXX 2 years ago
ill help all the way i am bengli and from bangladesh
ZiaulnMonzur 2 years ago
cont'd - This is my argument with companies like Vestegaard Frandsen who profit in this environment. A lasting solution to malaria would mean this company would have to close up shop and find another method for supporting themselves. Eradication of malaria is the least of their concerns because they make millions of dollars selling nets all over the world. This is little more than 'globalized symptom control'.
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
First, VF doesn't pay me - so keep that in mind in my reply. That being said, I know them and they are a company staffed by some very passionate and ethical people. Both feasibly and based on the people in the company - they aren't "hiding" the solution to ending malaria.
The bed nets VF makes is actually our best chance (except for environmentally unfriendly DDT) to eliminate malaria. These nets KILL mosquitoes. So if an entire village has this - it will drastically cut mosquito population.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
Mosquitos also carry other diseases, such as yellow fever, west nile virus, encephalitis, and dengue fever, all of which will still be a problem, even if malaria is someday cured. Not to mention welts (the small or sometimes LARGE bumps) from mosquitos can also get incidental bacterial infections, which can lead a victim to dig at the skin. This can be VERY bad in a humid, "third world" environment, where it wouldn't really be a big problem in the U.S., or a similar economy.
mowgli2071 2 years ago
Vestegaard Frandsen has created a highly specialized 'niche market' which allows them to profit by selling mosquito nets to impoverished peoples. A market based solution to malaria is unethical. Example: If a persons house is burning down and I offer to sell him water to put it out at a profit, it would be considered immoral. Is this not obvious.
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
BeaucoupRed - I don't work for this company but I'm still insulted. This company saves lives - there is nothing immoral or unethical about that. Period.
Here's the deal, you find me a non-market solution that produces mosquito nets as duralble, as reliable, and in as large a quantity as that produced by Vestergaard-Frandsen and I'll endorse that instead.
If not, than you are talking about idle theory that has no real-world impact.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
It's well understood that you are not an employee of VF. It's also OK to be insulted by what was said. Real human motives can be shocking when viewed through a honest lense. I applaud the model you have constructed to provide aid to struggling peoples. Yours is clearly the gold standard from a ethical point of view.
Vestegaard Frandsen however is chiefly concerned with Return On Investment. Without ROI this company would have it's focus fixed elsewhere. Con't >>>
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
On the one hand, I see where you're coming from. I've encountered a lot of people and organizations that have motives other than helping the poor. Customs agents want their 'cut' (bribe) when bringing in aid, NGO people want their salaries first, and contractors (e.g. construction) want their profit. It would be great if all who helped the poor did it for free.
BUT, at the same time, the profit-motive of VF has created one of the best damn life saving products out there.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
And they created this product because they had to compete in a market environment. I have seen that when life saving devices and products meant to help the poor are left to an exclusively non-competitive market, they can often be bloated, inefficient, and full of aspects which don't help the poor.
The PermaNet is the best damn life saving product out there and it could only exist due to the fact it was made in a market economy.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
>>> When a private company benefits from providing services to the poor, the incentive to find a lasting solution is lost. This market based model fosters corporate dependancy on the problem itself. Once a private company flourishes in this type of environment they will vehemently oppose a option that challenges their bottom line.
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
ya tell him!
77BUBBLE77 1 year ago
Please see my reply to "Uncultured Project" below.
mowgli2071 2 years ago
I love this guy's model for assisting people in poor countries. He offers 100% of the donations to charity.
On the other hand how can we in good conscious support a company who makes a profit on the sale of mosquito nets. The name of company who makes PermaNet is Vestegaard Frandsen and they make unreported sums of money selling products in the developed world. This is sick.
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
I'm not sure if I agree with your sentiments. When malaria nets are distributed it takes cars, trucks, and gas. Are you going to get mad at the automotive industry and oil companies for getting rich from fighting malaria? When the nets are distributed and people trained it takes people - many who do it full time and need to be paid.
They are making a profit because they make the best nets out there at the most reasonable price. I mean $10 to save a life with a tear and dirt resistant net?
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
How about this hypothetical example:
I am a pharmaceutical company who produces a drug which controls the symptoms related to disease "A". My company makes a favorable return from managing the symptoms. I have no financial incentive in designing a permanent cure for disease "A" because it would adversely affect my revenue stream - cont'd
BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
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BeaucoupRed 2 years ago
Let me state for the record, I do not have a issue with you. I just believe these Nets might not be the answer. You are a awesome dude for the work you do.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
Thanks man :) Your comment came around the same time someone was spamming my videos complaining about nets. I probably would have sounded less annoyed had that not happened :)
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
No worries. A spirited debate is always a good thing. Sorry to hear about the spammer.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
"Human-safe Insecticide"...sounds to me like a oxymoron. What's the name of the insecticide???
Perhaps a corporation has a product that needs to be replenished repeatedly "mosquito nets" to sell to poor people and we will get a sympathetic public will foot the bill.
An brilliant marketing strategy. Instead of being victims, we'll call them consumers.
How can we permanently get rid of malaria. Tossing nets seems more like sympton control, instead of a concrete solution.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
First, I don't work for anyone, so I'm not "marketing" anything to anyone.
Second, this insecticide(AFAIK as I'm not an expert) is "human-safe" in he same way that swallowing bubble gum is safe. It may get into your system but it will pass without making you sick.
Although there is a RARE chance of things like dizziness occurring, speaking as someone who uses this net on a regular basis, I'd rather have a risk of dizziness than a risk of being rushed to the hospital for cerebral malaria.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
Not talking about you my friend. The person who makes these nets is interested in 'selling a service' that does not have a projected end or sustainable result.
Example: if malaria still existed in US, and a company proposed insecticide nets, they would not make it to 1st base with such a concept. Are these nets even sold in North/South America?
What if the net prevents malaria right now, but causes another serious problem later.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
North America is a great example of why we use nets now. Back in the 50s, it was common to have mass DDT sprayings. It was also sometimes a commonly purchased household items. It was this DDT spraying that cut back instances of malaria in North America.
But environmentalists and environmental concerns is the reason we don't use it in the developing world. Some argue, if DDT is used safely, it could create huge benefits with minimal impact. But the debate is still up in the air on that.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
Oh and I looked it up for you - the insecticide being used is Deltamethrin. And, BTW, you are right about nets that need to be replenished repeatedly. That's what makes these high tech nets so great. Before they were invented, nets would need to be re-soaked every 6 months. That was dangerous as it would require exposure to this insecticide in large doses.
But these nets have a low concentration of the insecticide and last five years.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
Thanks for finding the name of the pesticide - deltametherin. Googled it and it shows that the stuff is dangerous to people, other mammals and outright kills fish. Destroying the ecosystem + a food source for impoverished people is serious drawback.
Regardless of soaking or weaving pesticide into the nets, this is a lowbrow tool that lacks imagination. Use of these chemicals is outdated science.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
The big problem is some villagers use nets as replacement fishing nets. BAD idea. If you use it in agricultural setting to get rats out of your crops - ditto (though not as bad as using it as a fishing net).
The thing is its safe for humans from what I've read of the literature. And weaving the insecticide in the net is a better idea than bringing vats to villages and having mass re-soakings every 6 months.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
I agree soaking is totally BAD. Weaving is indeed a more sophisticated technique for applying the pesticide, but the net maker has still failed at making a non-hazardous Net. How do we maneuver around this truth. I have difficulty accepting a Net that doesn't offer a meaningful solution. Buying nets every 5 years into infinity does not qualify as a tenable solution.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
Finally, what "permanent" solution do you propose? Dousing all of Africa in DDT?
The fact is, if most communities use these high tech nets, it could feasibly cut back on the mosquito population in a village enough that malaria will be a thing of the past.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
No need to dunk Africa in DDT. Trying options that don't harm people + the ecosystem should be the ultimate aim. It's just that simple. We have enough brilliant minds across the globe who can design innovative ways to bring this problem to an end.
There is no way possible for mosquito nets to be a permanent solution - this is obvious of course. They will have to be continuously replaced without end. A classic case of symptom control.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
Well, ATM, the ideas thus far are: 1) Bring back DDT, 2) Increase net distribution (most common), 3) Genetically engineer mosquitoes that resist malaria and put them in the wild. Option #1 is controversial, Option #2 has merits (if enough villagers use these nets, you can kill enough mosquitoes to create a mosquito-free village), Option #3 is still far away.
I guess its for more brilliant minds to come up with Option #4. But until then, nets IMHO is the best option.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
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lepusforamen 2 years ago
The 3 options require us to weigh the odds. #1) DDT is off the table - - the research proves way too dangerous. I'm not so sure on #2) Nets are normally confined to indoor sleeping quarters, and have zero effect on renewable waves of mosquitos outdoors. #3) Geneticly modified mosquitoes can have pose unforseen results. Modified species of animals and food are a big problem at the moment. We have little understanding of what these things can do to the ecology.
lepusforamen 2 years ago
Teach them so they can do for themselves.
Learn how to make mosquito nets out of shopping bags using simple tools.
At Doane College I am making these nets for free. Look it up. I just returned from Kenya and it worked great.
Someone let Bill know.
Thanks!
Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
With all due respect for the important work your doing, while making nets out of shopping bags and simple tools may sound great in terms of sustainability - it's not the best for saving lives.
The best way to save lives from malaria is with a long lasting mosquito net treated with a human-safe insecticide that won't just wash out after 6 months.
Plastic bags neither offer sufficient tear resistance or the long lasting insecticide required to protect people for long durations.
UnculturedProject 2 years ago
I love your project, and I think it is truly a fantastic thing you are doing.
MidnightMourning 3 years ago
People of the world listen up...there is a cure for malaria....please look up MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) this has cured 100 000's of people of malaria with 100% guarantee success...u wont find this on the tv becaause the drugs companies dont want you to know about it..if you are at risk of malaria this will prevent you from becoming infected...only $20 a bottle for 1.5 years supply..somethings inb life really can be as could as it sounds but not from the tv..
scomberscombrus 3 years ago
malaria is a problem that is often overlooked. Thanks for posting this video, Shawn. DFTBA!
Francis9105 3 years ago
My grandfather grew up in Tanzania and he contracted malaria at a very young age. It really is a global problem...
actorlady 3 years ago
wow 1day,1day,1day could do so much and people try to help others and the goverment spends 1.5billoin on the pentigon a day wow that is F%$# sad you dont have to say much besides (one day)
assassin7707 3 years ago
1 Day . .
Just a single day off from the Pentagon . .
For 5 YEARS . . . every home site.
Amazing video Shawn!
Thank you!
lukeabout 3 years ago
this video is of course awesome but not just for the subject matter but because it is really well put together as well. i so wish i could win the lottery to help!
charlottepoet 3 years ago
One of my kids got sick from a mosquito. If it had taken 3 or 4 days to get to the hospital he would have died. It took us 5 minutes to get to the hospital and he got excellent care. Good job helping with that because people don't realize how life-threatening the illnesses can be from mosquitos, Keep up the awesome work.
08Suburban 3 years ago 3
I am in college studying to eventually become a malaria researcher. Please talk with me about your experiences with malaria.
nonew3 3 years ago 4
Wow, you're doing a really amazing thing.
OhMagnolia 3 years ago 3
could u provide me those links
amazingIndians 3 years ago 2
I don't remember them exactly. You could just google "how to make internet video" or something. You can also find the video toolbox here on YouTube by clicking Help I believe...
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Great work once again shawnnn..I asked u before..did u get any formal trainin in making clips etc?
amazingIndians 3 years ago
hi amazing, you had ask this question a few times before and I thought I already answered it once. But, I'm curious now, why does it matter? The vast majority of people on YouTube have no formal training making clips.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
i did not read the answer..Iam just curious..to clear ur curiousity am doing a research on people who join courses and people who dont and then i need to come to conclusion if training is imp or not..
amazingIndians 3 years ago
ahh okay - yeah, like most people here on YouTube I didn't have any formal training in video making. My background is sociology - not film making.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
thatz cool,then how did u manage to learn..
amazingIndians 3 years ago
Just by using Googling and finding sites that help with this stuff. There is even a section here on YouTube with useful videos. I'm still learning as I go along...
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Wow, I'm blown away.....young people like you give hope for a better world and that includes you who are on this page.....except for that one with a 5th grade grammar and mentality to match.
hajqbvii 3 years ago
how is that happy malaria, i should be sad malaria day
herndonsucks 3 years ago
hey herdon, I think he was being sarcastic. Or at least I hope he was :P
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
happy world malaria day everybody! i don't know much about it, but i hope you enjoy your malaria.
mexfromsotx 3 years ago
I'm sorry... I couldn't help but lol. I feel guilty now :P
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
hello shaun,
have u taken any formal training in film making?
amazingIndians 3 years ago
Mosquito nets are a joke. Bring back DDT. It was effective. Didn't hurt people. In fact, totally non-toxic. DDT was the most effective weapon in killing malaria carrying mosquitoes. Before everybody starts trashing my post, do some research and see that I'm right. DDT was, and still is, safe.
parker133759 3 years ago
hey Parker, I think I recently read a UN report that said the same thing. But I think the problem with using DDT in this part of the world is that it can fall into the hands of farmers who might use it as a cheap pesticide. Or it might be improperly applied and create new DDT-resistant mosquitoes.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
DDT actually causes severe ecological problems as well. UnculturedProject makes a good point, in that in small quantities, it can actually help create strains of mosquitoes who are resistant to the chemical.
laur243 3 years ago
adams in luv wit this hottt girl montana tucker he said it on carson daily show but guess she only liked him as a friend dats wat her blog says lol he must have gotten mad so instead of gettin the real montana hes now tryin for hannah montana lol montana tucker is fukin hott check her out i saw pics of her and adam in cali umm interestin go on her myspace music page montanatucker hey montana ill go on the tonight show and tell u i have a crush on u so will u hang out wit me like u did adam? :o-
eyeluvvu 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Fucking niggers aren't getting my tax money.
VerboseVindication 3 years ago
VerboseVindication, nobody is asking for your money, you incompetent, arrogant fool. It's funny how people can be so vicious and spiteful over the internet - yet in reality they play all so modest and kind.
lyceefruit 3 years ago
No one is asking u to pay the money. If u dont like the idea, you better stop coming to this page.
adibzaman 3 years ago
Sir you are a man: one who can take a responsible role in his society.
DjKiba 3 years ago
feed the mosquitos
T0bSure 3 years ago
:DD
maikuumai 3 years ago
these mosquitos were really freaking me out... yakh...
maikuumai 3 years ago
Man everything you are doing is really inspirational your going directly to the source and helping. It makes me want to do something like this. I applaud your work =D
GibberishlyAnnounced 3 years ago
I enjoy watching your videos because you take a sincere, not sensationalist approach to your reporting. You walk your talk. We appreciate your efforts and the voice you are providing in Bangladesh.
travelcafe 3 years ago 2
Another brilliant.. simple..video.
petecorn 3 years ago
Hey Shawn.
Do you get the mosquito nets locally, or buy them beforehand and take them across the border? Are they readily available locally?
kabaaam13 3 years ago
The PermaNets I brought before hand (and only a limited quantity). The nets I gave away that were colorful were locally made but had no insecticide or advanced features.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
People are so concentrated on Africa, all the other parts of the world kinda get looked over, it's sad. Besides: The Bengali are DAMN sexy. D:
Numbuh7 3 years ago
you have no idea how much i look up to you
what you're doing is so great
thisiss1lly 3 years ago 3
You are doing a good job buddy keep up the good work. How can I help your cause?
uzoma0024 3 years ago 2
The Google Earth images are particularly effective. Well done video - thanks for all your hard work and for bringing the problem of malaria to the fore front.
malloryspiderwick 3 years ago
nice video, that was really thoughtful to help by giving out malaria nets :D
ExiledMagi 3 years ago
Hey Exiled, that was actually one of the first things I did when I came here :-) More recently, I have distributed some other anti-malarial and anti-mosquito products also made by Vestergaard-Frandsen. But that might take some time to edit and put on YouTube.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Well do your best to keep us updated, you actauly do a great job of that already becuase it never takes long for us to see the next edition of what you are doing there.
Thanks again for doing all this, it makes me feel good knowing that there are people out there doing these types of things and i can help too
ExiledMagi 3 years ago
I cant belive on day one day of pentagon funding would end the malria problem.
You would think the canidates runing/current president would know.
Nelsonatorr 3 years ago 3
loved it!
WorldBank 3 years ago
Wow - thank you so much! I'm genuinely honored that the WB has taken notice of my videos :-)
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
wow
k2786 3 years ago
wow, this is some really impressive work... Where i used to live in South America, Malaria was very common place.... and it was terrifying =/
VirgoVixen9 3 years ago
Yeah, when I first came here - I would spray myself down with bug repellent every six hours. But then I started running out - and had to ration it. Now, I just cross my fingers. Fortunately I'm told Dhaka City (where I stay the most) is not a malaria zone. Although it is a Dengue Fever zone :-(
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
You are so inspireing I love the work you do and one day hope to be able to help or do something like that.
Ive shown anyone who will listen your videos and hope you continue to be able to do this its amazeing.
traybroken 3 years ago
wow
skylightcity 3 years ago
I liked the hightech mosquito netting, and will find out about how and where to get them. That kind of material -- especially with the slight pesticide would be infinitely beneficial in Bangladesh. Especially as mosquitoes brood so easily there due to the abundant fresh water. Hehe, liked the music mixing man.
perfectfalls 3 years ago
My b'day's 25th April -.-' i didn't know it was malaria day...man i better start giving some stuff =/
shan735 3 years ago
Happy Birthday Shan :)
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Malaria is a terrible and scary disease, I saw many people became deathly ill in India. It is somthing that you don't want to take for granted. It is so scary to think that a tiny creature could kill millions. Thank you for helping to prevent it and to expose govermental misguided funds.
6Tulips 3 years ago
very informative video
milli2007 3 years ago
Another great video Shawn!
You are doing something wonderful.
Thank you!
I support you all the way!
Mas Salama
lukeabout 3 years ago
This is so sad. The US government and the world media hardly covers this stuff. We can easily end poverty. YOUTUBE PARTNER UNCLTURED PROJECT SO THAT WE CAN RAISE AWARENESS!
missdivinestalls 3 years ago
This is an awesome vid man.... I just wish there was a way to get you more noticed
the work you are doing is simply amazing
SMLawrence8 3 years ago
he is more noticed thanks to the vlogbrothers, they are famous on youtube. :)
angusMCjamison 3 years ago
actually he has been touted by many big name youtubers but he is still only has 527 views.... I wish we could get him more
SMLawrence8 3 years ago
mmm that priest is from the same group that founded the school i go to :o
mickeh93 3 years ago
He's also part of the same group of that founded the University of Notre Dame :-)
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
yup
mickeh93 3 years ago
When I saw the title I thought they wanted us to all get Malaria.
endo1ver 3 years ago
boring i already knew this
levio91 3 years ago
Just gave 30$
thanks for letting people know about this :)
i thought the statistic about the pentagon was very interesting.
amountain93 3 years ago
Amazing work my friend. Good on you. =)
killert00thbrush 3 years ago 2
wow, amazing editing and very good video! very good concept. thank you!!
magicalangel0 3 years ago 2
how do u download it i went there and didnt kno where to download
werokursox 3 years ago
download what? The song? or the forum speech?
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
dude wats the name of the song that played in the beginning
bryantomal 3 years ago
hey bryan, it's "Sad Robot" by Pornophonique. More info on where you can download it is in the sidebar.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
lmfao pornophonique thannks dude
i thought u left bangladesh already
bryantomal 3 years ago
hey bryan, yeah, I was scheduled to fly out a few months back. But this project keeps getting more popular and so I thought it best to stay a bit longer and try and do more good here.
I also started opening up for donations. Even though I asked people to consider donating to a registered charity instead, I was still able to raise a a few thousand. So it will take some time to figure out how to spend this money.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
thats great
keep up ur good work
but how did u get this idea about making this project and idea about youtube videos
bryantomal 3 years ago
hey bryan... it's something I've actually always wanted to do. Played with the idea in the back of my mind for ages. The technology wasn't always there to do something like this though (like half-decent internet in Bangladesh). But seeing Dr. Jeffrey Sachs speech was basically the "okay its now or never" point for me.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
its kool though when u put his speech at the end of the video that makes evrything clear and reasonable
i think ur the only one who is doing that for bangladesh and uploading through youtube i dnt know if there are any youtuber out there who is actually has the production and doing things like that
bryantomal 3 years ago
I think this is pretty rare on YouTube in general - not just Bangladesh. Hopefully, it will become more common...
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
yes it will. ppl seeing things learning and getting experiences vids like this and ppl from all over can see this
it's a very good project and dnt stop =)
bryantomal 3 years ago
your videos have a great impact on me i hope to see more and learn more thank you what you do is really special
Nawaz101 3 years ago
Another great video, per usual, thanks! I've spent time in West Africa and have seen the destruction caused by malaria. Mosquito nets are an important step in saving lives.
amyvb1 3 years ago
I couldn't find the video of Jeffrey Sachs that you keep referencing to. Do you think you could post it here on Youtube?
UnderdogClothing 3 years ago
Hey Underdog, I can't because my written permission from Notre Dame doesn't cover that kind of use (Notre Dame owns the copyrights to that footage).
But I just loaded the page and I think I found it at forum2006(dot)nd(dot)edu - the top right (in the banner) is a golden star saying "View Archived Webcast". You click that and you will be taken to a page you can download the entire thing in either Quicktime or Windows Media formats.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
As always, great job, great video. Keep up the work and keep us all updated.
johnrobertashton 3 years ago
Thank You Shawn
noyonca 3 years ago
wow
Hiijab 3 years ago
Awesome work you are doing
cerebralnerd 3 years ago
wait, did he say he contracted Malaria 38 times in 11 years!!??!!
cause thats a lot...
WinterFoxF 3 years ago
Yep 38 times malaria. And 2 twice cerebral malaria (the one which kills in 48 hours). That man is very very lucky to be alive. A lot of people around him weren't. I had to edit out so much - he had seen a lot of death and I was already worried this video might sound too morbid...
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
wow! i found out about the project through the vlogbrothers and i'm glad i did!
keep up the good work!!
WinterFoxF 3 years ago
I love the new video Shawn! Such great information told in your compassionate way = more help for these people!
Does Dr. Sachs know about the work you are doing and that he inspired you to start? He must be so proud of you too!
aidansmommy 3 years ago
I was able to tell the secretary of his department. But, I've never actually got to get in touch with Dr. Sachs personally (even by email). So I'm not sure. I hope so though! :-)
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Sounds like a project for the NFs. If we can't reach Helen Hunt, we could try Dr. Sachs! ;)
I know I am proud of you! You are my new favorite Canadian! Canada FTW!
aidansmommy 3 years ago
Well done on another great video Shawn.
I wanted to let you know that I finished my project and performance about the Uncultured Project and the media's representation of poverty. I cried. And so did a few other people. I wish you could have seen it. <3
One of the things I've learned though, is that the amount of charities and good causes is overwhelming.
chocolatecauldrons 3 years ago
Yeah there are tons of charities out there doing really amazing things!
I hope those tears weren't tears of saddness. Although, given some of the ads about poverty out there...
I hope you get an A on the presentation :-D
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Part of the task was to create a performance. It wasn't about the ads, the ads do nothing for me really.
When I showed the final lesson from your "hard lessons" video during my presentation, I cried. That video shocked everyone. They're all still thinking about it.
But mostly it was during the performance. The point was I had my voice taken away and I was trapped and everyone was staring at me. There was so much in it though! I wish you could have seen it. :) Thanks a million!
chocolatecauldrons 3 years ago
Yeah "The Hard Lessons" video is actually my personal favorite - even though it ends on a sad note. I would always see these kids on TV shivering or starving. And I would always feel "if only I was there I could give them something". But I WAS there and I gave all I could - and it wasn't enough and I could see that before my eyes :-(
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
As always, great video. I like how you incorporated Google Earth into the video.
ridthyevil 3 years ago
Thanks! That's always been something I wanted to do :-)
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
PS, I like your new google earth stuff!
notashot 3 years ago
Thanks Dave :-)
I would have used it more if Google would release an affordable version for students and/or non-profits.
I used the trial version and screen capture software. Took me two days to capture that footage in a way that was usable in a video. A lot of times the footage came out too jerky/choppy to be usable because I was just doing it by screen capture.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
I don't know much about malaria, is there a vaccine? I would assume not because they would have probably given me it. I have a story for you about my terrible doctors visit. I'll send it to you on facebook. :) I hope you are having a blessed day! Also, I'll be in Brazil next month, when I get back I'll be doing some videos a la uncultured project!
notashot 3 years ago
Yeah definitely get in touch with me over facebook sometime Dave :-) I sent you a couple of messages over the past couple of weeks but hadn't heard back from you so I was getting worried :P
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Worried? Dude, I am the guy in a safe clean apartment in L.A. You are the one interviewing people in malaria hot zones half way across the world. Let me worry! :)
notashot 3 years ago
Oh I forgot to reply to the first part of your comment. Malaria isn't like something you can treat with antibiotics or anything like that. Malaria is basically the name of the disease caused by parasites. The parasites incubate in the mosquito and (because of the way they bite) they regurgitate that into humans. Not to scare you but the reason why cerebral malaria kills in 48 hours is because its essentially parasites in the brain.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
very giving video! I'm learning for life everytime you post a video:]
keep doing the amazing work.
Chocaz 3 years ago
I had to buy malaria pills for my upcoming trip to Brazil. It is not cheap. Ten bucks a tablet.
notashot 3 years ago
Hey Dave - yeah, and they aren't that easy on the system either. Whatever you do - don't take them on an empty stomach.
And if you are there for a long-time (like I am in Bangladesh), you have to stop taking them or your body will develop a resistance/immunity to the drugs.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
where are you going in Brazil?
xanish 3 years ago
I'll be in Manaus and then traveling up the Rio Negro to deliver medical supplies to villages.
notashot 3 years ago
The daughter of one of my college professors came back from africa with malaria. The family spent a lot of time in a NYC hospital while she received treatment. She came out knowing more about the disease than most 11 year olds know about anything. I am willing to swallow my pride a little and admit that she was the one that told me most of what I know. Keep up the good work, I am impressed as usual.
puffer813 3 years ago 2
Hey puffer813 - I can relate to that. My mother actually accompanied me to Bangladesh for the first couple of months of this project. She contracted another mosquito-transmitted virus (Dengue Fever) was hospitalized for a few weeks. I learned a lot about mosquito-transmitted diseases by reading my mother's hospital charts.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Its great that your mother supports you. I told my mom I was thinking of taking my summers off to teach in a 3rd world country, just the idea made her want to chain me down. Hope your mom is well.
puffer813 3 years ago 2
I live in Rio de Janeiro at the moment and there is a huge dengue epidemic. So many people have died from this, and I honestly think its ridiculous... people aren't supposed to die from malaria and dengue!!!
A friend of mine went to the Amazon and got malaria... he was in the hospital for like 3 days, and then was fine...
All it needs is a little attention and for someone to care (who has money =P)
xanish 3 years ago
Well done! I enjoyed the new graphics and music as well.
Wow, one days spending at the pentagon would cover that many people? I think if more people knew how affordable it was to end disease, they would not be so unsure about sending help where it is needed. Thank you for pointing that out in your video and getting the word out.
graffitisky18 3 years ago
Thanks Mike :-) I did the graphics using Google Earth Pro Trial Version and some screen capture software. It took me two days and dozens of tries to get it to look decent.
It's a shame that the only version of Google Earth that creates video files costs $400. That's way out of my league - they don't even offer student pricing :-(
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
Bummer, but you still did very well with what you had and your hard work definitely paid off. I thought it looked really cool. Keep up the good work.
graffitisky18 3 years ago
Didn't even know a day was dedicated to Malaria awareness. Thanks for the info Shawn, I was especially intrigued by the mosquito nets.
Keep it up!!
lyceefruit 3 years ago
very informative...thanks sean.
Im going to be buying Dr. Sachs book soon. I cant wait to read it. Im hoping it will inspire me as much as it did you.
LtotheP0859 3 years ago
Awesome :-) He also has a new book called "Common Wealth" out.
And, you can also see the full speech that I got to see at forum2006(dot)nd(dot)edu. I never knew about his book until I heard him speak at Notre Dame.
UnculturedProject 3 years ago
wow, they have such beautiful saris
kalaway 3 years ago 3