Founded in the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup South Africa, United Against Malaria (UAM) is an alliance of football (soccer) teams and heroes, celebrities, health and advocacy organizations, governments, and corporations who have united together against malaria. As part of the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership, UAM is made up of over 200 partners from diverse sectors and continents who invest their experience, time, funds, skills and enthusiasm because they share a common goal. By championing African leadership across sectors and harnessing the collective capabilities of a range of corporate partners—using football, the world’s most popular sport, as the foundation—UAM aims to raise global awareness and galvanize worldwide commitment to end malaria deaths by 2015. More information about UAM partners, including private sector and football league partners is available on the UAM Partners page.

The UAM Bracelet

The United Against Malaria bracelet is a powerful symbol of hope for those affected by malaria, HIV/AIDS, and poverty. For every bracelet sold, at least $1 goes to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which has provided nearly 230 million insecticide-treated nets to malaria-endemic regions since 2003. Another $1 provides wages for the South African men and women who make the bracelets, an employment project of the Relate Trust. Mostly pensioners, these individuals affected by HIV/AIDS are lifting themselves out of poverty, despite local unemployment rates of more than 50%. The remaining $1 of the purchase price covers materials and marketing, greatly subsidized by UAM corporate partners. To order, please visit www.unitedagainstmalaria.org.