Sitting in her shelter in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, 41-year-old Nora can finally relax. Under the white mosquito netting that covers her bed, she knows she and her family are protected, in more ways than one. And after over three years of struggle, they can now focus on rebuilding their lives. Nora was forced to … Continued
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Having reduced Malaria cases by over 50% since 2010, Haiti’s commitment to malaria elimination has paid off. Financial commitments, political will, and empowered communities are propelling the country to be one step closer to complete malaria eradication every day. Despite this nationwide progress in combatting malaria, some areas of the country are still struggling with … Continued
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Did you know Haiti is one of the last countries in the Caribbean where malaria regularly occurs? The Haitian government and its partners have worked hard to decrease malaria cases by more than 50% over the past ten years. But despite this tremendous progress, there’s still work to be done; especially for mothers like Elcise. Elcise … Continued
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Welcome to the Campaign Quarterly Newsletter, a snapshot of our work at Nothing But Nets and the global movement to end malaria for good! In this issue: COVID-19 delays malaria programming in conflict-plagued Niger, a legendary opera singer releases a new album benefitting Nothing But Nets, and a new donor community strengthens the ‘lifeblood’ of … Continued
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The Nothing But Nets team is excited to announce the launch of our new online giving community – The Lifeblood Fund. The Lifeblood Fund is sustained by a passionate group of donors committed to supporting the Nothing But Nets general operating fund. This fund is vital to our efforts in the global fight against malaria. … Continued
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After 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
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My name is Marcia Canter and I’m a Nothing But Nets champion based in Colorado. The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder that diseases don’t respect borders. As COVID-19 continues to spike across the globe, I want to talk to you about another disease that has claimed millions of lives long before this pandemic – … Continued
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I love this season …and it’s not because of changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. We are approaching the rainy season in many malaria-endemic countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mosquitoes like me THRIVE during this time thanks to the abundance of puddles of fresh rainwater to breed in. Rainy season can also cause flooding, making it … Continued
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My name is Jessie Elliot and I’m a Nothing But Nets champion living in Washington state. COVID-19 has completely changed how we all live our daily lives. News about rising cases and deaths has become almost routine. But nearly half the world’s population has lived for decades under the threat of another deadly disease: malaria. … Continued
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My name is Monika Sawhney and I am a United to Beat Malaria champion living in North Carolina. The current COVID 19 pandemic has made us all realize that infectious diseases do not recognize borders. As an Associate Professor of Public Health at UNC Charlotte, I’ve committed my career to bettering the health and well-being of … Continued
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