Applications are now open for the first-ever Global Health Advocacy Summit, which will be a joint event with ~100 Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria Champions on February 9th – 11th, 2026, in Washington D.C.! Advocates will hear from global health experts and further develop their advocacy skills. They will then attend congressional meetings on Capitol Hill (2/10), encouraging their lawmakers to fully fund global … Continued
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On the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, The Future of the Malaria Fight rallied leaders in the global malaria community to work together to forge a new path during a time of uncertainty. A Common Theme Under the common themes of integration and collaboration, speakers explored the emerging strategies, innovations, and partnerships needed … Continued
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WASHINGTON—Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria jointly issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of State’s new America First Global Health Strategy: “We welcome the Administration’s strong commitment to strengthening disease surveillance and ending polio, malaria, and other deadly diseases. The America First Global Health Strategy affirms the value of America’s global … Continued
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A huge thank you to every Champion who advocated for global malaria programs during our virtual meetings on September 9th. Because of you, the event was a massive success! Together, we achieved incredible reach: Champions from 31 states met with 70 Congressional offices. Constituents spoke directly to lawmakers about the value of U.S. leadership in … Continued
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Champions, Thank you for joining our training webinars leading up to our virtual advocacy day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. You can find the recordings and slides for our training series below: Monday, August 11 Webinar – Recording | Slides Monday, August 25 Webinar – Recording | Slides Monday, September 8 Webinar – Register here. Meeting Prep Documents To … Continued
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A 2024-2025 College Ambassador, Rutendo Kahari studies biochemistry at The College of St. Scholastica. I never imagined I would be walking into the halls of Congress advocating for lifesaving, global health initiatives. This thought landed hard as my plane banked over the glistening Potomac River, the monuments lining up in the haze. I pressed my … Continued
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The United to Beat Malaria and Shot@Life campaigns issued the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee’s vote to approve National Security and Related Programs (NSRP) legislation for FY26: We are pleased that the House’s FY26 foreign affairs funding bill includes more than $9.5 billion for global health programs, strongly funding critical global … Continued
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In response to the Senate’s passage of a rescissions package requested following a request from the Administration, the United to Beat Malaria and Shot@Life campaigns issued the following statement: WASHINGTON—We are pleased that Congress voted to protect lifesaving global health programs from rescissions. These programs keep Americans safe and stop deadly diseases that threaten children … Continued
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Thanks to the commitment of Champions like you, we have made great strides in securing funding to support malaria elimination. With the current funding climate, your continued advocacy is critical to protecting these life-saving investments. Make a direct impact by joining our Virtual Advocacy Day on Tuesday, September 9th. Together, we will meet with our … Continued
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WASHINGTON—Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) certified Suriname as malaria-free, making it the first country in the Amazonian region in South America to eliminate malaria. Now, a total of 46 countries and one territory around the world have received malaria-free certifications. “Today, we celebrate Suriname’s historic achievement. Through the efforts of governments, frontline health workers, … Continued
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