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
Read ArticleThe 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
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 ArticleMy 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
Read ArticleI 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
Read ArticleMy 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
Read ArticleMy name is Monika Sawhney and I am a Nothing But Nets 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
Read ArticleMy name is Avery Manousos and I am a Nothing But Nets champion living in Massachusetts. The largest population of Ghanaians living in the United States is in Worcester, Massachusetts. Didn’t know that? Neither did I – until I studied abroad in Accra, Ghana. I discovered that a new friend’s uncle, brother, and cousin decided … Continued
Read ArticleWelcome 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: The fight against malaria in Ecuador’s Amazon, a project to make malaria service delivery safer in northern Nigeria, and an author who inspires young people to join the movement to end malaria.
Read ArticleSmall businesses are a staple in our society. In the United States, of the 30 million businesses, over 20% are family-owned, 26% are minority-owned, and between the years 2000 and 2017, small businesses accounted for 66% of net new jobs. [1] And now more than ever, small businesses are showing their resiliency while still giving … Continued
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