Malaria is known to be a disease that is infectious and is brought about by mosquitoes. An outbreak is always feared, and the Against Malaria Foundation is in the forefront of raising funds for areas that need help the most.

Rob Mather started the organization from a previous charity experience. Following the success of his first venture through swimming, he and his two friends found their way to making malaria the subject of their next cause. World Swim Against Malaria was launched on December 3, 2005 and a quarter of a million people actually participated to raise funds.

What they promised to do with the funds was to use every single cent to buy insecticidal nets that will last long, and hopefully for good. The said nets will then be mounted on top of every beneficiary’s bed and head to serve as protection. And when this is achieved, they will acknowledge what has happened by demonstrating it to the people.

Thanks to Mather’s initiative, more people can sleep soundly at night – without having to worry about malaria.