Children are malaria's most vulnerable target—together we have the power to save them

Malaria No More's challenge match grant doubles the impact of your support

NEW YORK (April 3, 2009) — Every year, malaria kills approximately 1 million people. Ninety percent of those killed by the mosquito-borne disease live in sub-Saharan Africa. And most are children under the age of five.

UNICEF and its partners believe that number should be zero. Because while it is one of the greatest threats to child survival, malaria is preventable.

And thanks to the generosity of Malaria No More, we have a special opportunity to defeat the disease.

Mosquito nets: a simple, affordable solution

Defeating malaria and its devastating impact on children is an achievable goal. Sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets can reduce overall child mortality by 20 percent.

It's also incredibly affordable: one mosquito net costs only $10—including transportation, distribution and education on its use.

Malaria No More's challenge match grant

Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths. That's why the non-profit organization presented the U.S. Fund for UNICEF with a challenge match grant of $1 million dollars to help deliver millions of lifesaving bed nets to families in malaria-endemic countries in Africa.

Malaria No More's grant will match each donation made, dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your support for UNICEF's malaria programs and moving us one step closer to zero preventable child deaths.

Please consider making a donation today—and use the links below to spread the word about this opportunity to your contacts via email, Facebook, and other sharing sites.

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