The moral test of any society is how it treats its most vulnerable. Each year, 350-500 million people are infected with malaria. In Africa, more than one million of those infected die each year. The large-scale impact of this disease devastates society and the economy.
Yet, the spread of malaria is preventable and the solution is simple and cost-effective. Studies show that using insecticide-treated bed nets can reduce transmission as much as 50%. A $10 donation goes directly towards the purchase, distribution, and education about the proper use of a family bed net. Contributions raised will provide bed nets to Darfuri refugees who have crossed borders into the Central African Republic and Chad. Save a life – one net at a time, one family at a time. Make a donation.Start a "Net-raiser" team.
Whoever saves a life saves the world entire.
Ilana Lieberman's Bat Mitzvah Project: "Breakfast for Nets" (1 of 6)
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Naomi Abelson Manager of Congregational Relations for the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism 212.650.4160 nabelson@urj.org
Union for Reform Judaism in the New York Times!
On Monday, June 2, 2008, the article 'A $10 Mosquito Net Is Making Charity Cool' was published on the front page of the New York Times mentioning the great work being done by the Union for Reform Judaism community!
Nickels for Nets Temple Beth-El Religious School of San Antonio, TX $1,060 was collected by children of Temple Beth-El Religious School who brought in "Nickels for Nets" when they came for Religious School.
Breakfast for Nets Ilana Lieberman of Temple Concord, Vestal, NY Congregants and community members enthusiastically attended a Breakfast for Nets, coordinated by Ilana Lieberman for her Bat Mitzvah project. With the generosity of attendees and volunteers, $722 were raised!
URJ Biennial Basketball arcade, "Buzzkill" t-shirt giveaway, Jeffrey Sachs lecture, bed net displays and more! Delegates from the URJ Biennial Conference raised $8,631 for Nothing But Nets in just four days!
"Sponsored Sports" to Prevent Malaria Woodlands Community Temple, White Plains, NY During Mitzvah Day, youth were sponsored for their participation in "net"-themed activities. With widespread support, the synagogue raised $2,000 for bed nets! See program resources here.
Dolls for Darfur Central Synagogue, New York, NY Mitzvah Day participants were encouraged to by pins (of worry dolls) to educate others about the atrocities in Darfur and raise money to help the refugees through the Nothing But Nets campaign. Pins were sold for $10 a piece.
Breakfast for Nets
"Sponsored Sports" to Prevent Malaria
Dolls for Darfur 
