We can be the generation to defeat malaria.

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people -- especially those with the fewest resources -- have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a membership-based nonprofit organization with over 200,000 young active citizens, ages 18-40 years old, with more than 5,000 local organizations in more than 100 nations. Engaging their global community, JCI has worked with Nothing But Nets since 2008 to raise global awareness, voices, and critical funds in the fight against malaria.

NBA Cares is a founding partner of Nothing But Nets and has allowed the basketball community - players, fans, and teams - to play an active part of the fight against the disease through awareness building activations at the NBA Store, activities at arenas, and supporting our NBA basketball player spokespersons.

Sumitomo Chemical is a global chemical company covering 5 sectors including petrochemicals, plastics, IT related materials and health and crop science. Sumitomo Chemical is a leader in vector control technology and has arguably the largest portfolio of new innovations to tackle the scourge of malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) ,including a new mode of action chemistry indoor residual spray SumiShieldTM and our new generation insecticidal net Olyset® Plus. Corporate responsibility and sustainability is at the heart of Sumitomo Chemical’s vector control activities, demonstrated by the fact that our flagship product the Olyset® Net has been manufactured for a decade in Africa where the nets and crucially jobs are needed most. We remain the only large scale manufacturer of WHO recommended Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) on the continent.

Al Ansari Exchange is one of the leading remittance and foreign exchange service providers in the UAE. Founded in 1966, the company has established its presence through an extensive network of more than 170 conveniently located branches across the country to bring its services closer to its customers.

Al Ansari Exchange has established strategic partnerships with leading banking and financial institutions around the globe to reinforce its commitment to provide key financial services to its growing customer base. The company constantly introduces exclusive offerings and reward schemes for its customers, while maintaining a truly unique banking experience through its wide range of technology-driven financial services that cater to specific customer needs. Al Ansari Exchange employs a highly qualified and professional team of over 2,500 multinational employees, who serve more than 2.5 million multi-national customers per month in accordance with consistent level of service experience that meets and exceeds customer expectations.

Mosquito Joe is dedicated to one thing: getting rid of mosquitoes so you can enjoy being outside again. They also know mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance, they’re a real health problem around the world. That’s why they have chosen to partner with Nothing But Nets through their MoJo Bites Back and Beat the Bloodsuckers campaigns. Mosquito Joe works in local communities across America to raise awareness of mosquito-borne illnesses and funds to help send life-saving nets to those in need. They are proud to be a partner of Nothing But Nets in the fight against malaria.

For the last two years, Nothing But Nets has been a beneficiary of the Global Moms Relay, a digital campaign to raise money and support for a healthy planet and happy families. From just before Mother's Day to just before Father's Day, parents, community leaders, experts and even celebrities will share their personal stories on what they wish were true for every family, everywhere. Every time you like, tweet, comment or share a post on social media, Johnson & Johnson donates $1 – up to $500,000 – to five causes that help improve the health and wellbeing of families worldwide, including Nothing But Nets. We have also been a beneficiary of Johnson & Johnson’s Donate A Photo app, where Johnson & Johnson will also donate $1 when you upload a photo for Nothing But Nets.

Aptive Environmental, a pest control company with locations across the US, has a simple and powerful mission, to responsibly protect your family and the environment. Aptive doesn’t just believe in killing bugs, but making life easier, homes safer, and businesses more productive. Over the past few years Aptive has partnered with Nothing But Nets because globally they are committed to helping protect the world's health from disease-carrying pests.

For over 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a better world through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemicals, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels, and more. Our flagship company, Samsung Electronics, leads the global market in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. Through innovative, reliable products and services, talented people, a responsible approach to business and global citizenship, and collaboration with our partners and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.

In 2010, Simon Estes sang at the World Cup Grand Finale Concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. At that event, he heard a startling statistic: that 90% of all malaria deaths in the world were in Africa and that every 30 seconds a child died from malaria, meaning that 1 million children died every year because of a mosquito bite. Simon’s heart was very heavy, knowing that children were dying needlessly when the solution seemed so simple. Soon thereafter, the Simon Estes Foundation entered into a partnership agreement with the United Nations Foundation “Nothing But Nets” campaign to help provide life-saving bed nets. Since then, the Simon Estes Foundation has raised and committed close to $500,000 while encouraging other donors to match his gifts with additional contributions.

As a founding partner of Nothing But Nets The United Methodist Church have been fighting to end malaria since 2006. The United Methodist Church has built a grassroots movement to end malaria, with individuals, congregations, and conferences across the country sending thousands of bed nets to protect families in Africa through Nothing But Nets.

The Ariadne Getty Foundation provided the funding to produce our award-winning Virtual Reality film, “Under the Net.” By supporting the project from inception to distribution, we have been able to “journey” with thousands of viewers to explore our work in Tanzania, meet the people we help and see how a simple bed net saves lives.This tool has been instrumental for use in our education, advocacy, and fundraising work, and we are grateful for their investment.

Since 2014, Nothing But Nets and Athletes for Hope have joined forces to connect professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes and their fans to help defeat malaria. The partnership aims to unify athletes and their fans, in every sport, to work together in fun, creative ways to raise awareness about the disease.

The Benito and Frances C. Gaguine Foundation is committed to trying to make the world a better place. Its activities include trying to improve the lives of people  in developing countries through programs like Nothing But Nets, and helping the needy in Alaska through programs like providing school breakfasts for kids and contributing to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

Boy Scouts of America was a founding partner of Nothing But Nets. Since then, thousands of individual scouts and troops have joined in the fight against malaria. Scouts have helped build awareness about malaria and prevention by conducting service projects such as removing standing water in parks—a breeding ground for mosquitoes—and creating educational tools and activities that illustrate the impact of malaria on the global community.

Cotopaxi, a partner of Nothing But Nets since 2015, is an outdoor gear company that’s motto Gear for Good is exemplified in company’s charitable nature to give back. Registered as both a both a Public Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corporation, Cotopaxi uses the power of business to solve domestic and global problems. Cotopaxi partners with Nothing But Nets in a multitude of ways to raise funds and send nets, one of the most unique being through Cotopaxi’s 24 hour scavenger hunts called “Questivals” which encourage people to go outside and have fun, be active, explore their community, and do good. These Questivals take place all over the country and have malaria awareness and fundraising challenges incorporated into them.

Discovery Communications is a purpose-driven company dedicated to entertaining and inspiring around the globe with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands including Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. Available in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery’s programming reaches 3 billion cumulative viewers, who together consume 54 billion hours of Discovery content each year. Discovery’s offering extends beyond traditional TV to all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio and Discovery Kids Play; over-the-top streaming services such as Eurosport Player; digital-first and social video from Group Nine Media; and virtual reality storytelling through Discovery VR. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign have partnered to protect the people in Malawi from HIV and malaria, two deadly diseases that burden communities around the world. We're taking a strategic approach to offering holistic care, tackling two deadly diseases that plague families and cripple communities. Learn more here.

Got Sleep? begins with the latest advances in sleep technology from the world’s most respected and recommended mattress brands, and adds amazing customer service, and free express delivery. Then, they back it up with their worry-free Better Sleep Guarantee. In addition to providing premier sleep products, Got Sleep? is also committed to giving back, and believes that bed nets are the first and best line of defense to save children’s lives. With every sleep system purchased, Got Sleep? donates funds for bed nets and to date has donated funds for more than 10,000 bed nets to Nothing But Nets.

The Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) is an unprecedented and historic partnership of Lutheran World Relief and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. LMI's goal is to mobilize U.S. Lutherans to raise awareness of malaria and its daily impact on the lives of people in Africa and to raise $45 million in the global effort to help end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015. Building on the success and strength of networks already in place, the mission in Africa is straightforward: to teach people to recognize the symptoms of malaria, promote prevention and provide treatment and prevention resources.

Mark Gordon believes that every human life has value and by empowering those less fortunate we can begin to shape a true global community. The Mark J. Gordon Foundation seeks to leverage socially responsible partnerships with the goal of increasing child survival, reducing and eventually ending extreme poverty, and bringing opportunity to the disadvantaged, while strengthening the bond of families.

When the United Nations Foundation launched Nothing But Nets, support from the Mark J. Gordon Foundation helped move the campaign from a start-up to an established, national effort that has become the largest grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign to combat malaria. In addition to spreading malaria awareness, the Mark J. Gordon Foundation separately works to inspire a new generation of philanthropists, teaching today’s youth about the power of philanthropy.

MLS WORKS, Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative, is a founding partner and has worked with Nothing But Nets to encourage its fans, teams and players to make a difference by raising money to support malaria prevention.

Parachute Home, an essentials brand offering modern style, exceptional quality, and responsibly manufactured bedding basics partnered with Nothing But Nets in 2015 to raise critical funds in the fight against malaria. Social responsibility has been implicit to Parachute’s business model from the start, and their dual intent is to provide the best sleep experience and to give back, providing a safe night’s sleep to those in need all over the world.

Launched in 2009 and acquired by Entertainment One (eOne) in 2016, Secret Location combines cutting-edge technology with traditional storytelling to create digitally accelerated experiences for the web, mobile, tablet, and new platforms like Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). It is the first company in the world to win a Primetime Emmy® Award for a Virtual Reality project and the creator of the first original serialized VR narrative.

Launched in 2013, the Shefa Fund brings together a group of philanthropists in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries to co-invest in global health issues impacting Muslim communities. Working in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for strategic guidance, the Shefa Fund invests in cost-effective, high impact projects in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. The fund has impacted the lives of more than 16 million people through investments that combat neglected tropical diseases, support polio vaccination campaigns, and provide bed nets to prevent malaria. 

The Union for Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center partnered with Nothing But Netsin 2009 to send lifesaving bed nets to refugees in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since then, congregations from across the country have fundraised and advocated on behalf of the campaign. Through the Machon Kaplan Summer Social Action Internships, the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice Seminars, and The North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), the Union for Reform Judaism is fighting to end malaria with Nothing But Nets.

United States Liability Insurance, a partner since Nothing But Nets was founded in 2006, aspires to be the very best insurance company for underwriting insurance for small businesses along with a select group of specialty products. USLI is committed to making a difference by offering its customers well-designed products delivered with unparalleled speed, service, and support. Outside of their services and products, USLI is also committed to making a difference through community service, fundraising, and volunteering, and hosts various employee activation campaigns throughout the year to raise funds in support of Nothing But Nets.

In 2015, Nothing But Nets and The Whistle Sports Network announced a new partnership to unify the global sports community in a mission beyond winning games – working together to save lives. Whistle Sports Network is the millennial voice and destination for sports and by ativating its channel partners, Whistle Sports can engage youth to get involved in the fight against malaria.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. The IFRC vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.

Nothing But Nets and IFRC partnered to fight malaria in 2013, working together to distribute lifesaving bed nets in Togo and a refugee camp in Tanzania.

Launched in 2015 with a $30 million catalytic investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Malaria Zero is a consortium of governmental, non-governmental and academic partners–including the UN Foundation–working toward accelerating malaria elimination in Haiti and the Dominican Republic by 2020.

The MENTOR Initiative was established in 2002 as a purpose-built organization designed to strengthen the capacity of emergency focused agencies and national partners to implement more effective and coordinated action to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality. The MENTOR Initiative is a charitable “Not for Profit” organization and works in collaboration with the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) secretariat, UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC, IFRC, INGOs, FBOs, Ministries of Health (MoH) national malaria control programs (NMCP), as well as with a network of academic and commercial partners in countries experiencing humanitarian crises.

The MENTOR Initiative and Nothing But Nets have worked together every year since 2008, distributing lifesaving bed nets to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, including refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaces Persons).

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of their peoples. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health organization. It serves as the regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is the specialized health agency of the inter-American system.

Population Services International (PSI) is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. PSI provides malaria control support to national Ministries of Health in over 30 countries worldwide. PSI tailors its malaria control programs to the unique environment in each country and the needs of the Ministry of Health in line with achieving the Abuja Targets and MDGs. PSI’s malaria control programs include delivery of insecticide treated mosquito nets, pre-packaged malaria treatment, behavior change communications, and operational research.

Nothing But Nets and PSI have partnered to distribute lifesaving bed nets in Cote d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, and Cameroon since the partnership began in 2008. Singer, song-writer, and Actress Mandy Moore traveled with the campaign to Central African Republic and Cameroon in 2010 and 2011 to raise awareness about malaria.

The UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign collaborates closely with the Roll Back Malaria partnership (RBM). RBM was launched in 1998 by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme, and the World Bank to help coordinate a global approach to fighting malaria. Nothing But Nets works closely with our partners at RBM to drastically reduce malaria deaths in support of the Millennium Development Goals.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

UNHCR and Nothing But Nets work together and have sent over 1,000,000 bed nets to refugees across the continent of Africa. UNHCR and Nothing But Nets continue to distribute lifesaving bed nets to areas of greatest need.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. It has the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. This makes it unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. It was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. UNICEF believes that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

Nothing But Nets and UNICEF began working together in 2006 on the campaign’s very first project and continue to work together in malaria endemic countries all over Africa to protect children from this deadly disease.

The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, providing technical support to countries and monitoring health trends.

Every year, the WHO publishes the World Malaria Report to share data on the impact of malaria prevention/treatment interventions, as well as point out the remaining gaps to fill in order to reach the global goal of ending malaria deaths by 2030.

Hometown: Riverside, California

When I was a child, my family served as medical missionaries in India. My father, a physician, was bitten and eventually died from an autoimmune disease he contracted from a mosquito.

No matter how successful or educated we become, I know it can all be taken away in an instant, and from something as small as a mosquito.

After years of mourning the loss of my father, I have tried to find a way to honor him. I can think of no better cause than the United Nations Foundation and the life-saving work of Nothing But Nets

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chip Huber is the athletic director at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has been a devoted Nothing But Nets Champion for many years. In 2011, he travelled with the Cornerstone University soccer team to Zambia, and came back inspired to make a change and give back to the communities and families he met there. In honor of World Malaria Day this past April, Chip organized his 5th Annual 5K Run, as part of the larger Night of Nets Campaign, which has provided over 30,000 families with long lasting insecticide-treated bed nets. This year, over 100 participants were involved, with each runner providing a bed net for a family in need - the event raised $3,100! Not only is Chip passionate about this work himself, but he has also influenced his students and other Universities to join the fight and work to defeat this horrible disease. With Champions like Chip, we know we can be the generation to #endmalaria for good.

Hometown: Oakland Park, Florida

I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because I am a survivor! I am a multiple time survivor of a disease that is completely treatable and preventable. But somehow, in the 21st century every 2 minutes a child in Sub-Sahara Africa still dies from it. As long as I live, I will advocate, fundraise and spread awareness of Malaria until it is eradicated in Africa. In 2015 Europe became malaria free…Africa is next!

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

I am passionate about advocating for malaria because in this changing political arena it is imperative that I fight harder than ever for the vulnerable communities throughout the world that do not have the resources to protect themselves against this preventable disease. These vulnerable communities should not have to worry about missing school or their job because they were unable access a bed net. I advocate for malaria because I do not want to see a child die every two minutes from a disease that can be prevented with a bed net.

Hometown: Sudbury, Massachusetts

Malaria is a tragedy – it is heartbreaking and it is not fair. However, it is preventable. Global health initiatives should always be a nonpartisan, well-funded, top priority. Nothing But Nets provides an incredible platform and opportunity to advocate for vulnerable children, families, and populations in the fight against this deadly disease, and I am so thankful that I can do my part in fostering a more just and peaceful world through such an impactful campaign.

Hometown: Washington D.C.

As a global citizen, I believe that it is my duty to alleviate suffering caused by illness. Malaria fatally condemns millions of lives annually and continues to wreak havoc in the poorest, most marginalized communities of the world. It prevents families from working, children from attending school, and it ends lives too early. No one should suffer or die from preventable diseases, especially when the ability to control and eradicate these global threats is within our grasp.

Hometown: Houston, Texas

I began my journey advocating against malaria as a free-range project I took on as a junior in high school for my Academy of Science and Engineering class. After getting involved, however, I found out quickly that the work I was doing went far beyond any class or grade. I have found myself in position to continue working with the highly successful organization, Nothing But Nets, to help advocate against malaria, a disease that is preventable, and actually save lives in the process. I refuse to live a quiet life when I know there is something I can be doing for the pure wellbeing of this world and the people on it. I want to be part of something that is bigger than myself, that is why I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria once and for all.

Hometown: Bronx, New York

In 2007 I saw Rick Riley’s infomercial on ESPN. My son was 1 at the time. The fact that something so miniscule as a mosquito bite could take the life of one’s child struck a chord in me. Nothing But Nets empowered me with a platform to do something about that.

Hometown: El Paso, Texas

I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because it is a preventable disease that shouldn't be spreading like it does in the first place. I want to stand up and have a voice for those that do not and I want to see Malaria be completely eradicated in places of the world where its affecting everyday people like myself the most.

Hometown: Los Angeles, California

I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because we have the ability to save so many lives from a horrible yet entirely preventable disease, we just need the support! As someone who is interested in alleviating the suffering of vulnerable populations, it only make sense that I do what I can to help those especially at risk for contracting malaria stay healthy and safe. I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because I want to be able to say that malaria was eradicated in my lifetime.

Hometown: Yucaipa, California

I have been obsessed by biology since my high school age. I wanted to know how living beings are made and how they function. I majored in science for my college education and decided to pursue biology in my graduate studies. When I took a parasitology course, I found my passion. I had heard of Malaria and had seen people sick but I did not know much more about how it is acquired and transmitted. The course provided those facts and much more. I learned from that class that parasitic diseases are easy to prevent. I learned what can be done and when I returned home after my studies I tried to implement some measures to prevent those diseases endemic to my area.

On my return to USA, I encouraged my fellow Africans to raise awareness about malaria and to contribute in any way possible in helping eradicate malaria. When Nothing But Nets was born, I found a solid campaign I can partner with in providing mosquito nets to the continent I love. It was been quite an experience and my excitement goes up every time I read or hear about progress being made in the fight again malaria.

Hometown: Denver, CO

My personal health battles with cancer, autoimmune diseases and debilitating disabilities has deepened my commitment to improving the health outcomes for all humanity. After my near death on May 9th, 2016 due to health complications, I decided to devote the rest of my life to supporting the goals of the United Nations, in the ways that I am able.

I am a community scholar who uses arts-based methods to conduct participatory action research. My studies, research and advocacy focus on topics including but not limited to: refugee education, strengths-based disabilities advocacy in school settings, trauma sensitive education spaces and leadership studies that foster inclusion and sustainable peace. Malaria impacts many different communities, including refugees, IDPs (internally displaced persons), pregnant mothers and children. I care about reducing malaria deaths for all people impacted by the disease.

I am the daughter of a Navy veteran and a community advocate for the American military. I have had the honor of meeting active duty men and women who support humanitarian efforts in regions of the world impacted by Malaria. I deeply care about making sure that our troops and other healthcare workers are protected from Malaria.

It is my pleasure to be a Bridge-walker, in other words, an advocate for all of humanity. Supporting the Nothing But Nets fight against Malaria is one way to demonstrate my commitment to bridge-walking.

Hometown: Gujarat, India

If I could take you along with me to see, experience and feel the suffering in violent conflict zones of India, you would know that no one wakes up in the morning wanting to die. Not from a bullet, nor a landmine and least of all from a mosquito. Sadly, the latter engenders a need for the former. The right to a healthy life with dignity can end many wars. It is that simple.

Hometown: ­­­­­­­­­­Omaha, Nebraska

I was born and lived in Africa (Togo), I understand the health and economic issues malaria is having on the continent. I am joining the fight again malaria, as an Advocacy Champion because I cannot rest when many people, especially, children who deserve to live are dying from a disease, which is preventable and treatable.

Although malaria largely impacts people in developing countries, it has an impact beyond those borders. As many people are traveling around the world, the risk of contracting malaria is real. I live in Nebraska, home of the Offutt Air Force Base. Our service members, while traveling, are in danger of contracting malaria and protecting them is critical.

Serving as an Advocacy Champion and fighting against malaria is a significant investment that will yield great returns.

Hometown: West Hartford, Connecticut

I think I am passionate about defeating Malaria because hundreds of thousands of people die from a treatable disease ever year and as individuals we can not allow others to suffer because they have less resources than us. It is our duty to do what we can to provide others with medicine and preventive measures so that malaria is not contracted and fatal. Malaria is a disease that can be eliminated and hopefully eradicated someday. Providing medicine and bed nets has been proven to reduce the amount of malaria cases every year, so why stop now? Lets do what works and eliminate the disease. I believe the best way to eliminate malaria is to raise awareness, and then call upon our elected representatives to put it on the political platform and fund initiatives. Together we can achieve the change that we seek, but it requires public advocacy and political support.

Hometown: Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Helping a fellow human being is one of the qualities that each and every one of us should strive to perfect. We live in a world where people die needlessly from a disease that can be prevented and cured. Children, pregnant women, and refugees from the developing world are especially in an urgent state of need for help to treat Malaria-a mosquito borne disease. As an advocate to defeat Malaria, I am the voice of those in need; those silenced by this treatable and preventable disease, and those who know that they are not alone and that there are still many of us who care about their lives.

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because malaria is such a prominent issue, it takes so many lives, especially in underdeveloped areas where the people who inhabit the areas don't have to ability or supplies necessary change their surroundings and/or prevent malaria. However, we have the ability to put a stop to malaria, and if we have the ability to save lives, keep families together, then I believe that we should do everything in our power to do so.

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

About two or so years ago, I first became involved in the United Nations as a young person sharing my perspective on conflict and sustainable development. While the UN in New York City, I met with a group of young West Africans who shared their experiences with Malaria with me. Learning from them about their experiences with Malaria, and its impact in their community, led me to becoming an advocate to defeat Malaria.

Growing up in the southern United States, mosquitoes were always a common nuisance as a child. Being bitten by one was never a cause of concern besides scarring. To imagine other children around certain areas of the world dealing with mosquitos, as a life or death case, was hard to conceptualize at first.

Malaria is far more than just a public health issue. It's a foreign policy issue, a national security issue, an education issue, an economic issue, etc. Malaria affects all facets of society regardless if it is a state in the process of post-conflict reconstruction or an emerging state. I'm committed to fighting against Malaria and eradicating it once and for all.

Hometown: Peachtree City, Georgia

I am passionate about advocating to defeat malaria because I believe that every person, no matter where they live, has the right to thrive. To ensure sustainable development, it is pertinent to combat preventable diseases, like malaria. While there have been strides in reducing malaria (thanks to efforts like the President’s Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund), there is still work to be done and progress to be made. By spreading awareness and having open discussions with my Congress members, I can take concrete action to combat this preventable disease.

Hometown: Syracuse, New York

As an amateur entomologist with a deep dedication towards international development, the fight against malaria integrates what I am most passionate about in life. Having previously worked within the Sub-Sahara African region, I have witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by this disease, but am optimistic about our ability to fight it. I currently reside in Washington, DC, and therefore have direct access to be an effective advocate, and look forward to representing the Nothing but Nets campaign at a high level

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

My name is John Dominguez, and I went to the Nothing But Nets Leadership Summit in April 2017. Before, I didn't know much about malaria and it's significant impact, but now I am dedicated to the fight to end it. NBN taught me how to tackle advocacy issues, so I can make an impact too.

Hometown: Chesterfield, Missouri

In 2006, I joined the Nothing But Nets campaign since its start and it was one child dying every 30 seconds. More than ten years later, every 2 minutes another child dies from malaria. This is still not ok. It was through helping those in need that we found the real meaning of happiness and what really matters.

Hometown: Lafayette, California

Cooper is a young philanthropist and a long-time ardent supporter of Nothing But Nets - raising money, increasing awareness and creating logos for the Champion Council.

I started my work for Nothing But Nets holding bake sales in my local community, yearly I go back to my old classes from elementary school giving presentations and helping to spread the word. In the near future after I obtain my sociology and public health degrees I intend to go down to Africa and deliver the nets first hand seeing my work in action.

Hometown: Loma Linda, California

I'm originally from Ghana, and lives in California, I know firsthand how malaria can terribly affect person's life. On September 1, 2016, I met with Congressman Pete Aguliar's staff to advocate for his support to approve the President's Malaria Initiative funding. Also promotes to Riverside Ghanaian Community, California to support the good work of Nothing but Net for our dear African Continent.

Hometown: Pearland, Texas

Michael Hesse, a student and competitive soccer player from Pearland, TX, began spreading the word about NBN as a fifth grader in 2014 through presentations, community service fairs in his school district, and a variety of initiatives tied to his success as a goalkeeper. To date, Michael has raised over $12,000 for NBN in donations and matching funds from hundreds of friends and family members in his local community and around the US, making custom-made survival bracelets as thank-you gifts for every contributor to Team Michael.

Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois

With Nothing But Nets, we save lives. Whoever saves one life, saves all of humanity.

Hometown: Union City, California

From a young age, I have believed in the fight against malaria and Nothing But Nets has done an amazing job leading the charge. On behalf of Nothing But Nets, I have fund-raised and raised awareness in my local community through advocacy.

Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

I am part of the Nothing But Nets fight against Malaria, because instead of enjoying the best moments of their childhood, children from all across Africa are dying to this easily preventable disease; but I take solace in knowing that a group of dedicated people from Nothing But Nets are doing all they can to solve this heartbreaking problem.

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois

Andy Wang became interested in Nothing But Nets after learning that his aunt had survived malaria as a child. He attended the 2017 Nothing But Nets Leadership Summit, where he learned how to make his voice heard.

Hometown: Medaryville, Indiana

I began my engagement with Nothing But Nets through my involvement with JCI USA and my time as National President. It has been amazing journey for not only me buy my family. My son and I got the opportunity to travel to Africa 2015 for an observation trip, and that just solidified our commitment to this great cause.

Hometown: Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Katherine Commale has been sending nets to Africa since the age of 5 and is the one of the original campaign supporters. Now, at the age of 16, Katherine continues to fundraiser through the United Methodist Church and Nothing But Nets and especially enjoys teaching children about life saving bed nets. Her creation of the bed net gift certificate has helped her send tens of thousands of nets to those in need.

Hometown: Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Lynda Commale, Katherine's mom, had been supporting Nothing But Nets since its creation. After learning about malaria and life saving bed nets via a PBS special, Lynda knew she had to help. She and her daughter have sent tens of thousands of nets to those in need and Lynda participated in a net distribution to Uganda in 2009. She continues to support these efforts through the United Methodist Church and supports Nothing But Nets in any way she can.

Hometown: New York, New York

Jack started working with the Nothing But Nets campaign during high school, organizing fundraisers and educating fellow students about malaria. As a member of the Champions Council, he spoke at the Million Nets Pledge in 2015 on the importance of millennial involvement and has gone to Capitol Hill to advocate for the cause with his local Congressmen. He is continuing his commitment to the fight against malaria into college as he finishes up his first year at Cornell.

Hometown: Hollis, New York

I have found it so rewarding to reach out and educate the public about Nothing But Nets and to engage members of Congress to support funding. Ending malaria is a priority!

Hometown: New York, New York

I support Nothing But Nets by dressing up as the mascot Mozzie the Mosquito during events. The Mozzie costume is perfect for engaging a crowd and educating them about malaria prevention!

Hometown: Cresskill, New Jersey

Maya Davidov is a high school student who feels very strongly about global health and wanted to make a difference. She has advocated with her lawmakers about continuing funding for the President’s Malaria Initiative and Global Fund as well as hosting various events and fundraisers within her community to promote awareness for malaria.

Hometown: Cresskill, New Jersey

Olivia Newman is a high school junior in Cresskill, New Jersey, who is very passionate about being connected to the world around her, and loves participating in Nothing but Nets as it allows her to make an impact far from her home. She has thoroughly enjoyed advocating for what she believes in both through political action and fundraising campaigns, and hopes to continue to work with Nothing but Nets for many years to come.

Hometown: New York City, New York

I have been involved with Nothing But Nets for three years on the leadership team for an annual Sports Challenge fundraising event at my school. I now run the event and this year for the first time, have expanded it into other NYC schools as well. I’m excited to continue my efforts to raise awareness and money to help provide life-saving bed nets for as many children as possible and look forward to continuing to make this event even bigger and more successful for Nothing But Nets in the years to come.

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

My name is Acelynn Barefoot, and I am a Nothing But Nets Champion reaching out to the Durham area through my school - Northern High - and my church - Duke Chapel.

Hometown: Fox River Grove, Illinois

As a father of two young boys I couldn't imagine getting them ready for bed at night and being worried that a simple mosquito bite could end their lives. Every child should have the opportunity to live a healthy and happy life. Thank you United Nations Foundation and the Junior Chamber "Jaycees" movement for getting me involved.