Unite your school to fight malaria
Those in education can have fun and effectively raise funds by incorporating fundraising into your curriculum. You can encourage students to develop important life skills through organising events and raising money to combat malaria and other infectious diseases to help us save the lives of children, families and communities.
Involving teachers, lecturers, students, parents, and the wider school or university community can generate excitement and financial support for Malaria Consortium. By combining different fundraising methods, you can create a comprehensive and engaging fundraising plan that maximises your success in saving lives! |
Students are essential to Malaria Consortium’s work. We work in some of the countries with the highest malaria burden including Ethiopia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Uganda. In 2024 6,700 school students were reached with health talks and debates.
Recognising the crucial role young people can play in sharing knowledge and changing behaviours, we established antimalaria school clubs in 119 schools across southern Ethiopia (formerly the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region).
“Before I came here I knew very little about malaria. I joined the school club and now I share with my family about what I know to keep them free of malaria…
I show [my family] how to hang nets properly and that they must use them every night and keep our home clear of [mosquito] breeding sites.”
Zinagh, student from school in Halaba, Ethiopia.
£1,000 could protect 225 young children from malaria for a year by providing preventative treatment — your fundraising is essential to help children like Zinagh.
Get inspired with these fundraising ideas!
For schools...
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Raffles
Offer prizes, donated by the community, for a chance to win, boosting community engagement.
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Dress-up events
Encourage students to dress in themed attire, such as a superhero day or a "green day", or to come to school in regular clothing for a fee.
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Games days
Host a day of games and activities, with an entry fee.
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Crowdfunding platforms
Use platforms like JustGiving to create online fundraising campaigns, reaching a wider audience.
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Online shopping fundraisers
Offer discounts or rewards for purchases made through a specific link or platform.
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Car washes
Organise a car wash, with a fee for each vehicle washed.
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School events
Host events like school fairs or festivals, offering a variety of activities and food stalls.
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Art show/auction
Display and sell student artwork, or host an auction of donated items.
For universities...
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Student union and RAG societies
organise events to promote Malaria Consortium such as hosting a pub quiz, karaoke night, film screening, or sports tournament.
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Use social media
Malaria Consortium to take over a student union or club's social media account for a day to raise awareness and encourage donations.
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Set up a silent auction
Collect items or experiences from local businesses or individuals and auction them off.
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Hold a clothing swap
Ask people to donate pre-loved clothes and accessories, then sell tickets for the swap.
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Become a community champion
Speak about Malaria Consortium at your university events, down days or at local community groups.
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Organise a fundraising dinner
Host a dinner and ask guests to make a donation.
Your support, our impact
2024
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children reached with seasonal malaria chemoprevention
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malaria tests distributed
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community members trained to deliver the SMC programme to children under five
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people reached with health messages through mass media
Contact the team
If you any questions or would like to find out more about how to support Malaria Consortium, we'd love to hear from you. Simply get in touch, and a member of our Fundraising team will be happy to respond.
Staying in touch
We would like to keep you updated about our work!