Here in North America, we don’t think about malaria much in our daily lives (unless we work at a place like the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta). But, for millions of people around the globe and especially in Africa, they live with the daily threat of malaria.  In fact, 500 million people are infected and 1 million die annually from malaria. It’s a staggering number to consider.  And, the situation continues to worsen as drug-resistant strains have developed and under-equipped hospitals are strained to provide basic care.

Despite this depressing statistic, you can actually help to prevent malaria infections and deaths with a simple program, Nothing But Nets. This fantastic organization has a simple program that delivers bed nets to families (the majority of transmissions occur at night).  One family of four can safely sleep under the net for four years. And, the benefits of these nets extend well beyond individual families because whole communities are helped by the insecticide in the nets which deters mosquitoes.

And, the best part of Nothing But Nets is the cost. You can provide one net for only $10.  takepart to start saving lives with Nothing But Nets.

(photo: Kozzmen)