Nothing But Nets

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Nothing But Nets is a charitable organization, supported by the United Nations Foundation, which aims to stop the spread of malaria in African countries through the distribution and use of mosquito bed nets.

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[edit] Background

While the UN Foundation has been working with the United Nations to fight malaria for years, it was a column that Rick Reilly wrote about malaria in Sports Illustrated, challenging each of his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed nets.[1] The incredible response from thousands of Americans across the country led to the creation the Nothing But Nets campaign. The reaction to Reilly's 815 words made clear that thousands of people were ready to help the million children dying unnecessarily each year of malaria. Within a few short months, Nothing But Nets raised over 1 million dollars. And so Nothing But Nets was born.

[edit] Partnerships

The UN Foundation has partnered with groups as diverse as National Basketball Association’s [NBA Cares], The People of the United Methodist Church and Sports Illustrated to bring Nothing But Nets to the American public.[2] These Founding Partners are joined by corporate, multi-media and financial partners to make a significant impact by raising awareness and funds to purchase and distribute bed nets and save lives.

[edit] How it Works

Nothing But Nets works by collecting money raised by regular citizens through their church communities, local schools, sports teams, family members and friends. The UN Foundation and its partners use the money raised by the campaign to work in conjunction with the Measles Initiative – one of the most successful vaccination efforts ever undertaken – to purchase bed nets and distribute them in countries and communities in greatest need.[2] Using its proven distribution system – which in just five years has vaccinated nearly a quarter billion children – the Measles Initiative distributes bed nets along with measles vaccinations and other medicines to at-risk countries. It’s an effective and cost-efficient way to get the nets to the people who need them.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Rick Reilly Article
  2. ^ a b Nothing But Nets Campaign


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