Prevent Malaria in Sierra Leone with Mosquito Nets

This World Malaria Day, we are reminded of a critical truth: education cannot succeed without health. 

In 2024, the WHO African Region was home to 95% of malaria cases (265 million) and 95% (579 000) of malaria deaths.

We invite you to watch this short video highlighting the importance of malaria prevention and its impact on children’s lives:

For 20 years, Develop Africa has worked to remove barriers to education in Sierra Leone. Because of supporters like you, students have received school fees, mentoring, school supplies, and opportunities to build brighter futures.

But one major barrier still threatens their progress: malaria.

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of illness and school absenteeism among children in Sierra Leone. When a child becomes sick, they miss school. When illness happens repeatedly, they fall behind. In severe cases, malaria can take lives—cutting short futures filled with potential.

Your support helps ensure that no child has to choose between health and education.

Healthy children learn.
Protected children thrive.
Educated children lead.

This World Malaria Day, thank you for standing with us and for being part of the solution.

Together, we can protect lives, support education, and continue building the next 20 years of impact.

With gratitude,
Amy & the Develop Africa Team
GlobalGiving@developafrica.org

Links:

• Provide a Family in Need with a Life-Saving Bed Net
• WHO Fact Sheet-Malaria
• Video-World Malaria Day

Malaria continues to affect thousands of children and families each year, often causing missed school days, lost income, and serious health complications. A simple mosquito net makes a life-changing difference by providing protection while families sleep.

Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, Develop Africa has distributed mosquito nets to vulnerable individuals and families, helping reduce their risk of malaria and improve their overall well-being.

One of those beneficiaries is Sia, who shared her experience:

"Hello, my name is Sia. Before I received the mosquito net from Develop Africa, I was often ill with malaria. Since receiving it last year, my family and I have been safe. Thank you, Develop Africa and the donors, for your support."

Stories like Sia’s remind us that your generosity is not just providing supplies—it is helping protect health, strengthen families, and give children the chance to attend school consistently.

A Special Opportunity to Make an Even Bigger Impact

This week, through March 20, you can help even more families like Sia’s during GlobalGiving’s Little by Little Campaign.

During this campaign, donations up to $50 are eligible for a 50% match while matching funds last, allowing your generosity to go even further.

If you’ve been considering giving, now is a wonderful time to maximize your impact and help protect even more families from malaria.

Thank you for helping protect families like Sia’s and for being part of this life-saving work. Your kindness is helping create healthier futures and safer homes.

Links:

• Provide a Family in Need with a Life-Saving Bed Net