As United to Beat Malaria College Ambassadors, we were privileged to participate in the United to Beat Malaria Leadership Summit. It provided a platform not only for learning from fellow advocates and malaria experts but also for sharing our endeavors as youth advocates committed to health equity. Our role as College Ambassadors empowers us to … Continued
Read ArticleOn January 31, 2024, the United to Beat Malaria Grassroots team kicked off our pilot Advocacy Ambassadors program with a cohort of 20 students from across the country who will take a leadership role in rallying their campus communities in support of global programs working to end malaria. Ambassadors can refer to this post to … Continued
Read ArticleThe effects of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, and climate-driven health challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent. Malaria is no exception to this trend. A preventable and climate-sensitive disease, malaria is the cause of over 600,000 deaths worldwide every year — 96% of whom live in Africa and 75% of whom are children under five … Continued
Read ArticleTo cap off our World Malaria Day celebrations last week, the UN Foundation co-organized a World Malaria Day 2022 Commemoration in Washington D.C. co-hosted by the African Union Mission to the U.S., the Kenyan Embassy in Washington D.C. and the African Leaders Malaria Alliance. The commemoration was a celebration of African leadership in the fight … Continued
Read ArticleAfter a legendary six-decade career, opera superstar Simon Estes has dedicated his life to protecting children from malaria. The 82-year old bass-baritone singer has released a new compilation album with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Nothing But Nets. The grandson of a slave and the son of a coal miner, Simon Estes … Continued
Read ArticleSteph Curry has been a champion for Nothing But Nets for years now. To celebrate his third championship win, here are three times he’s made a huge impact for good.
Read ArticleNever in a million years did I think I would be so well versed in what a mosquito can do or at the forefront of fighting the world’s oldest disease – malaria. It wasn’t that long ago that malaria almost took my life. I had complications, a rare form of the disease and it wasn’t diagnosed initially – I am so incredibly lucky to be alive today.
Read Article2018 is going to be a BIG year. In fact, it’s shaping up to be one of our most impactful years yet.
But before we forge ahead, first I want to take a moment to pause and reflect. We wouldn’t be able to help protect so many people from deadly mosquitoes without support from our Nothing But Nets community.
Read ArticleThe Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign announced today a partnership to combat HIV and malaria in southern rural Malawi. Actor Scott Wolf, his wife Kelley, and actress Alexandra Daddario traveled there with the two organizations to see first-hand how they are tackling both global health issues.
Read ArticleOur Champion, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, will once again lead his Three for Three Challenge by donating three life-saving bednets to families in need for every three-pointer he makes in the 2014-15 season.
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