Prevent Malaria in Sierra Leone with Mosquito Nets

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

As we close out the year, we want to pause and say thank you. Your generosity has helped protect families across Sierra Leone from one of the region’s deadliest—but most preventable—diseases: malaria.

Because of your support, families have received long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs)—simple, proven tools that create a protective barrier against mosquito bites while people sleep. These nets don’t just offer comfort; they save lives, reduce illness, and give families peace of mind night after night.

For children like Balusa, this protection is life-changing. Before receiving a mosquito net, the threat of malaria was a constant worry—one that could mean missed school days, serious illness, or worse. Now, Balusa can rest safely and focus on her education instead of fearing sickness.

She shared her gratitude with us:

“Hello, my name is Balusa. I want to say a very big thank you to Develop Africa for providing me with this mosquito net. With it, I will be prevented from getting sick and help me sleep comfortably. Thank you.”

Stories like Balusa’s remind us that prevention works—and that your kindness has a direct, tangible impact on real lives.

As we approach the end of the year, the need remains urgent. Malaria continues to threaten families across Sierra Leone, especially children and pregnant women. Together, we can ensure that more families sleep safely in the year ahead.

For just $12, a life-saving mosquito net can be provided to a family in need.

Your year-end gift helps protect health, keep children in school, and start the new year with hope instead of fear.

Thank you for standing with families in Sierra Leone and for making prevention possible—one mosquito net at a time.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With great appreciation,
Amy & The Develop Africa Team

Links:

• Video of Appreciation from Balusa
• Provide a Family in Need with a Life-Saving Bed Net