Malaria: how you can help

If you haven't read yesterday's post, I would recommend reading it before reading this one. Since malaria is such a big killer, it is important that everyone participates in the relief effort. Dr. Greg Wilson, the guest speaker, told us a story of how one girl decided to help. Dr. Wilson was asked by a Young Women's group to talk about diseases and he told them about malaria. He asked the group what they thought they could do to help. The girl's first response was "Pray for them."

"Sure, prayer is important," he said, "but is your prayer tonight going to prevent a child from dying tomorrow?" Sometimes we have to be the tools in God's hands to bring about the good we want to see in the world. He told them about the campaign for nets in countries that are affected by malaria and that girl had an idea. She organized a 5K run and had the participants in the run pay a $5 sign-up donation. She raised well over $5000, all of which she donated to a charity to provide nets to those who need it.

I found three websites for non-profit organizations where you can donate you money directly online and they will use 100% of the money to provide the nets to those in need. I recommend checking them out and seeing which organization appeals to you the most.

1. Nothing But Nets.
   
2. Malaria No More.
3. Netting Nations.

All of these organizations are non-profit and your contributions would count as a 501(c)(3) public charity, for tax purposes.