It’s hot and sticky (and possibly tornadic) in the Upper Midwest today. But in hotter and stickier parts of the world, malaria is a serious problem. Freedom from Hunger notes that April 25th is World Malaria Day. They invite you to support their initiatives, either with a monetary contribution or by signing a petition, to support their targeted education campaigns (including story theater-based education programs on proper use of anti-malarial drugs for children, for moms in countries with high illiteracy rates) and distribution of insecticide-treated malarial nets.A site called My Bednet.com is trying to get everyone in the West (seriously, everyone) to contribute just one bednet. They’re only 5 blucks — see the package the little boy is holding in the photo — with all money going straight to the purchase. (Investigate this on your own, of course.)
Today’s mitzvah: Learn more about ways to help fight malaria, a scourge that kills one child every 30 seconds. If you have some extra cash, consider contributing a $5 bed net.
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Very cool site!
This is such a great thing to do. My husband has done this a few times and knowing that just buying a net can save a life somewhere - it seems selfish not to spend the $5. After all - it's just one fancy Starbuck's coffee you're missing. Make your own and donate the money instead. Like the blog entry says - if everyone did this, it would make a differenc in millions of lives and save so many children.
USAFAM: Thank you! And congrats on your work providing homes for pets whose humans have been deployed overseas. It sounds like a wonderful program.
RJ: You've given me an idea for a new blog theme: "Instead of a Latte . . . " Five bucks really is a small amount for most people, at least in the U.S. I'm always on the lookout for ways to make a difference even while on a budget -- you know what, we should organize an "Instead of a Latte" theme day and convince a bunch of people to post on the subject. Bloggers Unite is coming up in mid-May. Maybe something in June?
Count me in!
Emily: Terrific! Once the semester ends I poll people for a good date, and maybe see if I can design an "Instead of a Latte" badge/logo. This could be fun!
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