What United to Beat Malaria does

United to Beat Malaria is a nonprofit grassroots advocacy campaign operated by the United Nations Foundation, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2006 as Nothing But Nets and rebranded in the 2020s, the campaign raises funds and political support to prevent malaria deaths among vulnerable populations, including children under five, pregnant women, refugees, and displaced persons in malaria-endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa, East Africa, and Latin America/Caribbean. Its work spans multiple program tracks: direct donation-funded procurement of insecticide-treated bed nets at $10 per net, grassroots advocacy through a network of more than 500 Champions who conduct congressional meetings, and targeted humanitarian responses such as the delivery of 25,000 nets to South Sudan refugees. The campaign also partners with institutions working toward regional malaria elimination, including the Malaria Zero Alliance targeting Hispaniola.

The campaign's underlying 'technology' is operational rather than digital: insecticide-treated bed nets manufactured by partner Sumitomo Chemical (which matches up to 350,000 nets annually), an award-winning VR documentary ('Under the Net', recognized as a Top Ten VR Film by The Newseum in 2017), and a Champions networking platform for grassroots mobilization. Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels, including individual one-time and monthly donations via the Safety Net program, grassroots fundraising pages tied to birthdays and events, corporate partnerships (Detroit Pistons, Sumitomo Chemical), foundation matching gifts, and advocacy-directed U.S. government appropriations to the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Since inception, the campaign has raised approximately $60-65 million and delivered 10-12 million bed nets, contributing to global progress that includes 2.3 billion malaria cases prevented and 14 million lives saved since 2000. Its go-to-market is hybrid: community-led through volunteer Champions, event-driven via an annual Leadership Summit in Washington DC, and direct-to-consumer through online donation and birthday fundraiser pages. The campaign does not generate traditional operating revenue, does not disclose financials, and operates with a small staff of 11-50 employees embedded within the UN Foundation's infrastructure.

Name

United to Beat Malaria

Legal name

United to Beat Malaria

Website

https://beatmalaria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United to Beat Malaria is a UN Foundation nonprofit campaign that funds insecticide-treated bed nets, grassroots advocacy, and humanitarian responses to prevent malaria deaths among children, pregnant women, and refugees in endemic regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Health Advocacy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Global Programs (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE), Multilateral Global Health Partnerships (UN/WHO-led Initiatives) (HLAJAOAA), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Global Health & Population Intergovernmental Bodies (BPADAAAD)

Keywords

• Malaria prevention advocacy
• Grassroots fundraising campaigns
• Insecticide-treated bed nets
• Global health nonprofit
• Policy advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting bed net purchases and malaria prevention programs. $10 provides one bed net.
2. Grassroots Fundraising: Champions and supporters raise funds through events, birthdays, anniversaries, and creative campaigns
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with companies like Sumitomo Chemical for bed net matching, Detroit Pistons for event fundraising, and foundations for matching gifts
4. Advocacy for Government Funding: Campaign advocates for U.S. government funding to the President's Malaria Initiative and Global Fund, channeling public resources to malaria programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

United to Beat Malaria is a UN Foundation-led grassroots campaign that raises funds, awareness, and political support to combat malaria worldwide. Its core activities center on procuring and distributing insecticide-treated bed nets ($10 per net) through UN partners to vulnerable populations, while mobilizing a network of 500+ volunteer Champions to advocate for U.S. government funding of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund.

Product overview

United to Beat Malaria is a single, unified advocacy campaign (formerly Nothing But Nets) that operates as a grassroots movement rather than a software product. The campaign offers a portfolio of engagement programs including the monthly giving Safety Net program, the Champions network of volunteer advocates, annual Leadership Summits, an online Fundraising Platform, the Donate Your Birthday initiative, and targeted Advocacy efforts. These programs work together to raise awareness, funds, and voices to protect vulnerable families from malaria through insecticide-treated bed nets and other interventions delivered via UN partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• United to Beat Malaria Campaign The flagship grassroots campaign (formerly Nothing But Nets) that brings together UN partners, advocates, and organizations to raise awareness, funds, and voices to protect vulnerable families from malaria.
• The Safety Net Monthly recurring giving program enrolling dedicated supporters committed to ending malaria in their lifetime through sustained financial contributions.
• Fundraising Platform Online tools enabling supporters to create personal fundraising pages for events, birthdays, weddings, and community activities to send bed nets and help save lives.
• Beat Malaria Champions Network of over 500 volunteer advocates across the U.S. leading community-based advocacy, fundraising, and awareness activities for malaria elimination.
• Leadership Summit Annual in-person summit in Washington DC that trains Champions and coordinates meetings with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for malaria funding.
• Donate Your Birthday Birthday-driven donation program allowing supporters to dedicate their birthday to sending bed nets on behalf of friends and loved ones.
• Healthy Start for Refugee Children Targeted initiative to deliver bed nets and malaria protection to refugee children in camps and displaced-person settings.
• Advocacy Program Grassroots advocacy efforts including contacting members of Congress, hosting advocacy events, and rallying for U.S. funding for the Global Fund and President's Malaria Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• $10 provides one bed net that can save a life
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of the United to Beat Malaria campaign. The campaign operates as a program of the UN Foundation, which builds public-private partnerships to address global problems and supports the UN through advocacy.
• Junior Chamber International USA (JCI USA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading partner in grassroots advocacy with more than 30 Jaycees chapters participating in Leadership Summits and advocacy events. JCI USA members serve as Champions in the malaria fight.
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational financing mechanism providing over half of all international malaria financing. Has saved 20 million lives since 2002 and delivered 659 million mosquito nets. Campaign advocates for U.S. funding to the Global Fund.
• President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. government initiative led by USAID in partnership with CDC. The campaign advocates for full funding of PMI and has contributed to expanding PMI reach to 332 million people in West Africa.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey UN partner providing frontline healthcare to children worldwide. UNICEF procures and distributes bed nets and implements malaria programs in partnership with campaign advocacy.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading bed net manufacturer that provides matching net commitments. Renewed annual commitment to match up to 350,000 nets to inspire campaign donors to join the malaria fight.
• Detroit PistonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBA team with history of supporting United to Beat Malaria. Former players like Anthony Tolliver donated nets for plays made, and the team donates $10 per ticket sold at designated games.
• Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional office of WHO working on malaria elimination in Latin America and Caribbean. Partners on briefings and elimination efforts including Hispaniola malaria elimination.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner supporting malaria programs in Latin America and Caribbean, including Malaria Zero alliance for Hispaniola elimination.
• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing agency for President's Malaria Initiative and global health programs. Campaign advocates for sustained USAID funding for malaria programs.
• Malaria Zero AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance working to eliminate malaria from Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). Campaign staff visited the region to support cross-border collaboration.
• The Cornerstone CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization that has visited Zambia eight times and had over 100 people commit to Donating their Birthdays program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Malaria Consortium: Emerging player — a specialist NGO focused on malaria prevention and treatment, including seasonal chemoprevention and net campaigns in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Comparable intervention focus but more implementation-heavy than advocacy-heavy.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF USA: Broader incumbent — the U.S. fundraising arm of UNICEF, which actually procures and distributes the campaign-funded bed nets. Comparable donor base and UN-affiliated global health focus, but operates at materially larger scale.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Broader incumbent — a global health organization that works on malaria alongside HIV, tuberculosis, and other diseases, negotiating commodity access and supporting country implementation. Compares as a peer in the malaria implementation ecosystem.
• Population Services International (PSI): Broader incumbent — a global health nonprofit that distributes insecticide-treated nets and other malaria products at scale in endemic countries. Comparable intervention mix and beneficiary focus, with deeper direct implementation capacity.
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: Broader incumbent — the international financing mechanism the campaign advocates into, providing over half of global malaria financing and 659M+ nets. Compares as the upstream institutional channel for the campaign's advocacy output.

Direct peers

• (RED): Direct peer — a disease-focused advocacy and consumer-brand fundraising organization that channels corporate partner proceeds to Global Fund-supported HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs. Highly comparable advocacy + corporate-partnership GTM.
• Against Malaria Foundation: Direct peer — a malaria-focused charity that funds long-lasting insecticidal net distribution and tracks net coverage data with high transparency. Comparable intervention (bed nets) and donor-driven cost-per-net unit economics.
• Malaria No More: Direct peer — a global malaria-focused advocacy and fundraising organization that mobilizes public support, celebrity ambassadors, and government funding for malaria elimination. Highly comparable mission, beneficiary focus, and advocacy-driven model.

Others

• Nothing But Nets (UN Foundation) — leadership/campaign alumni programs: Adjacent — alumni of the campaign's Champions and Leadership Summit networks often participate in parallel global health advocacy initiatives, making grassroots advocacy infrastructure a comparable peer dimension.
• Nothing But Nets (predecessor brand): Same entity prior to rebrand — useful historical comparator for understanding the campaign's evolution from a single-intervention (nets-only) brand to a broader malaria mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beatmalaria
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@beatmalaria
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedtoBeatMalaria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedtobeatmalaria
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedtobeatmalaria

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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