On Thursday, November 17th, student organizations from universities across the country came together to virtually celebrate World Childrens Day (11/20) with the United to Beat Malaria campaign. The event was hosted in collaboration with UNICEF at the University of Maryland College Park, UConn Huskies for Refugees, UNICEF at the University of Connecticut, UNICEF at Virginia Commonwealth … Continued
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Last week during the UN General Assembly, United to Beat Malaria brought together Africa and US-based malaria advocates to share their experiences and build their advocacy skills. These advocates came to New York City from all over the world – Cameroon, Wyoming, Tanzania, Ohio, UAE, to name a few – to lend their voices to … Continued
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Last week, nine of our all-star United to Beat Malaria Champions travelled from across the country to New York City for the Seventh Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria. Nashwan Al Othman (IL), Obed Rutebuka (CA), Jeff Bugher (WY) Jessie and Ashlea Elliott (WA), Sifa Ndusha (OH), Monika Sawhney (NC), … Continued
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Thank you to all the Champions who raised their voices in support of life-saving global malaria programs as part of our virtual Advocacy Day on September 8th! Because of your efforts, Meetings with Congress were a massive success! Champions representing 27 states held 78 meetings with Members of Congress, advocating for full funding for … Continued
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Washington DC – United to Beat Malaria welcomes yesterday’s news that the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) included $2 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) and $800 million for the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) in its fiscal year 2023 funding bill. … Continued
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As the United States prepares to host the Seventh Replenishment of the Global Fund in just a few months, Champions from across the U.S. will also be preparing for digital meetings with Congress on Thursday, September 8th! To confirm your participation in these digital advocacy meetings – click here. Registration will remain open from July … Continued
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Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2022) — United to Beat Malaria Executive Director Margaret McDonnell released the following statement following the passage by the House Appropriations Committee of the State and Foreign Operations Fiscal Year 2023 bill: “On behalf of our hundreds of grassroots champions and partners, I would like to applaud and thank Chairwoman Barbara … Continued
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Thank you to Karina Chavez, Associate Partnerships Officer for the Americas region at UNHCR and Dana McLaughlin, Global Health Associate at United to Beat Malaria for leading a webinar for our Champions in observance of World Refugee Day on June 20th. Click here to view the slides and recording. Karina discussed highlights from UNHCR’s Global … Continued
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Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the first-ever malaria vaccine – RTS,S – for widespread use in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly half a million children die each year from the mosquito-borne disease. This historic recommendation paved the way for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to invest over $150 million in the deployment of this … Continued
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Thank you to our longtime Champion, Ashlea Elliott of Bellevue, Washington for leading an Advocacy Webinar on Monday, May 23rd discussing the impact of migration on malaria risk, morbidity, and mortality on the African continent. Ashlea has been a Champion with United to Beat Malaria since 2015 and is a dedicated member of Junior Chamber … Continued
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