On January 31st, 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 2023 World Malaria Report revealed that, following significant setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, malaria rates have stabilized in many respects. Nevertheless, malaria cases and deaths remain higher than they were pre-pandemic, in part due to growing drug and insecticide resistance, rising rates of humanitarian crises and displacement, an invasive new mosquito species in the African continent, among other threats. And yet, … Continued
Read ArticleWe are looking forward to another impactful year of advocacy as we all unite to #BeatMalaria! As we move into this new year, we look back at 2023 with great appreciation for all your efforts in supporting life-saving malaria programs. Together we led 226 meetings with members of Congress across 41 states! Congratulations to each … 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 5 … Continued
Read ArticleToday, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2023 World Malaria Report, an annual report that provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. Since 2000, malaria investments have averted nearly 12 million deaths and more than 2 billion cases of the disease, and represent one of the biggest—if not the biggest—returns … Continued
Read ArticleOn World Children’s Day (November 20), the world comes together to spotlight and take action towards children’s welfare. Marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history – it’s still critical to act for children’s rights as approximately 1 in 8 children … Continued
Read ArticleChampions thank you for your incredible efforts in meeting with Members of Congress. We are continually inspired by your dedication and impressed by your growth as leaders in the fight to Beat Malaria! As we move into the final quarter of the year, we will continue to press Congress for support of life-saving malaria programs. … Continued
Read ArticleWith a rented donkey and bed net packages in tow, Dorce Jean Rislaire and his colleague walk through lakes and up steep footpaths to reach some of the most remote settlements in southwest Haiti. This region represents one of the last malaria strongholds in the Caribbean. With limited access to healthcare, these communities depend largely … Continued
Read ArticleSummit season has officially arrived! We are absolutely thrilled to be able to gather in-person to Beat Malaria! Together, we have an opportunity to eradicate malaria, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Eradicating this ancient disease will require sustained commitment, collaboration, and innovation from governments, private sector, the global health community, and individuals – … Continued
Read ArticleThank you to United to Beat Malaria’s Individual Giving Officer, Candice Woods, for joining our Champion webinar on Monday, October 24th to speak with advocates about the campaign’s end of year fundraising push, United in Health. Click here to view the slides and recording from Candice’s presentation. In 2023, the United in Health campaign … Continued
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