Netting Nations (Manhattan Beach, California) is a registered nonprofit organization that fights the spread of malaria by purchasing and distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). The purchased nets are approved by the World Health Organization, and are sent to partner organizations in Africa.

Since its founding in 2006, an estimated 2,200 nets have been distributed and 74 potential lives saved. It is estimated that 1 to 3 million people die each year from malaria, with 90% of those deaths occurring in Sub-Saharan African.

Insecticide treated net costs about US $5-$10. For every 30 nets distributed, one life is estimated to be saved.

The nets can last for 3-5 years and can protect 2 to 3 individuals.

Some of the people that have received nets from Netting Nations include 50 nets to a partner organization in Senegal and 200 nets to a hospital in Zambia.

A project with the University of Ghana is being launched which will mobilize students to distribute nets to places in need.

The Luckyhill Children’s Home Foundation in Ghana, which assists orphans and abandoned children, needs 400 nets and is a current partner organization with Netting Nations.

Other local organizations in Africa are also requesting help in supplying the life saving nets to their local people.

Information on donation opportunities, fundraising ideas and program details can be found on their website.