2024
ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
- From the Board Chair
Reflecting on 2024 Accomplishments - From the Executive Director
Looking to the Future - Mission
- Our Work
- Affiliate Updates
Malaria Partners Zambia, Malaria Partners Uganda, Malaria
Partners West Africa, Malaria Partners Zimbabwe - Community Impact Grants
- Travel: Connecting with Rotarians Abroad
- Finances
- Current Board of Directors
- Supporters
Letter from the Board Chair
It is not often that an organization adopts a Big Hairy Audacious Goal and then actually achieves it. While we are not quite there yet, Malaria Partners International’s goal, to have Rotary make malaria eradication a key priority is looking increasingly possible.
Rotary International’s first program of scale, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ), reached its successful conclusion in August 2024. This MPI and Malaria Partners Zambia-led program, in partnership with the Gates Foundation and World Vision, trained and equipped 2,500 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in two Zambian provinces. Building on this success, the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge (RHCC) is scaling the PMFZ model across four countries with high malaria burden, expanding CHW training and strengthening healthcare access in malaria-endemic regions.
The CHWs are providing last kilometer health care for more than 1.3 million underserved villagers.
As with successful polio campaigns in the past, this program provided Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary Clubs with opportunities to actively participate in combating malaria. They contributed more than 10,000 volunteer hours to PMFZ with a focus on supporting the training and providing guidance on accurate malaria case reporting to the CHWs and the rural health facilities to which they are attached.
In the past five years Rotarians from MPI and its affiliates in Zambia and Uganda have led Rotary grants that trained a total of 5,000+ CHWs (called Village Health Technicians in Uganda).
MPI has also funded Rotarian-led malaria Community Impact Grants in 16 countries. Many of these grants had the support of all our affiliates (Zambia, Uganda, West Africa and Zimbabwe).
Clearly, Rotarians and Rotaractors in Sub Saharan Africa are excited about Rotary’s involvement in combating malaria. It is a disease that has impacted the family and friends of every member. Their involvement in fighting malaria has also contributed to Rotary and Rotaract club growth and retention.
The work towards malaria elimination wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and commitment of our donors, Rotarians, and Rotary Clubs around the world. Your support fuels the vital work led by MPI’s board, staff, and our dedicated affiliates in Zambia, Uganda, West Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Thank you for your belief that, together, we can end malaria.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Bill Feldt
Board Chair
RC Federal Way
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Partners and Advocates,
As we look to the future, our vision for a malaria-free world is clearer than ever. The work ahead of us is ambitious, and globally there are challenges we must face, but with strong commitment and collaboration, Malaria Partners International is poised to accelerate progress in the fight against malaria.
On June 20, 2025, MPI will co-host the Global Malaria Eradication Conference, which will convene leaders, scientists, and changemakers from around the world to drive action. Attendees will leave with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to ignite action at every level within Rotary and scale impactful projects. Speakers, including Rotary International’s first woman president, Jennifer Jones; Director of the Jenner Institute, Sir Adrian Hill; and Director of Malaria at the Gates Foundation, Philip Welkhoff, will help chart our course in malaria eradication.
Building on Rotary’s legacy of polio eradication, in 2021, Rotarians in Zambia, alongside MPI, pioneered Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ), Rotary’s first Programs of Scale grant. The success of that program demonstrated, yet again, what is possible when Rotarians unite around a shared cause. PMFZ inspired Rotary to build on that success by launching the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge (RHCC), a $30 million initiative, in partnership with the Gates Foundation and World Vision, to combat malaria, diarrheal disease, and respiratory infections in Zambia, Nigeria, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Looking to the future, MPI will play a key role in developing a Rotary malaria coalition, a bold initiative that unites Rotarian-led malaria-focused organizations. This work will integrate our expertise, align our efforts, and leverage our resources to maximize impact. By strengthening collaboration, we will empower Rotarians around the world to be at the forefront of malaria eradication.
All our work can only be accomplished with the continued financial support of Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and other generous donors. With your continued support, we are closer than ever to ending malaria. Thank you for your generosity and your belief in a malaria-free world.
With Gratitude,
Jenny Andrews
Executive Director
RC Bellevue Breakfast
OUR MISSION:
TO IGNITE AN INTERNATIONAL ROTARIAN CAMPAIGN TO END MALARIA
Our Work
In 2024, Malaria Partners International continued to ignite an international Rotarian campaign to end malaria by expanding programs, strengthening partnerships, and deepening engagement with Rotary Clubs worldwide.
- Supporting Rotary-Led Malaria Initiatives: MPI rebranded its grant program, now called the Community Impact Grants Program, better reflecting its role in empowering Rotary Clubs in malaria-endemic regions. This year, 11 Community Impact Grants were awarded across six countries, totaling $107,509 to support malaria control efforts.
- Building on PMFZ’s Success: The conclusion of the PMFZ project in August 2024 marked the beginning of its lasting impact, shaping future initiatives. PMFZ’s success laid the groundwork for the RHCC, a new program expanding disease prevention and treatment efforts across multiple countries. This initiative leverages PMFZ’s lessons learned to strengthen community health systems and improve health outcomes.
- Advocacy & Engagement: MPI amplified its advocacy efforts in 2024, with MPI’s Executive Director moderating a panel of experts including Kedar Gumaste, Deputy Director for Strategy, Planning and Management at the Gates Foundation; Rachel Hermes, Programs of Scale Manager at Rotary International; and Bill Feldt, MPI founding board member and program lead for Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia. MPI board members attended key events, including the Rotary International Convention in Singapore and the United to Beat Malaria Summit in Washington, D.C., engaging with global health leaders and Rotary clubs on malaria elimination efforts. MPI board members also spoke at key Rotary gatherings in the U.S. and Africa, highlighting MPI’s impact and opportunities for U.S.-based clubs to contribute to the fight against malaria. By working alongside Rotary Clubs both in the U.S. and on the ground in malaria-endemic regions, MPI continues to mobilize Rotarians globally in the fight to end malaria.
EST. 2018
Malaria Partners Zambia
Modestine Kaoma
Co-Board Chair
Mwangala Muyedekwa
Co-Board Chair
Martha Lungu
Executive Director
Eric Liswaniso
Program Manager,
RHCC / PMFZ
Maudy Lwenje
Programs Manager, Copperbelt
Mulishani! Mulibwanji! Greetings from Zambia!
In 2024, MPZ achieved significant milestones in strengthening community health systems and improving access to quality healthcare for rural populations. Building on our commitment to sustainability, we completed refresher trainings for Community Health Workers (CHWs) who had served for over two years.
One of our favorite moments this year was to recognize and reward the best-performing CHWs in each health facility catchment area. Training CHWs remains a priority activity for our team, as it directly translates to improved healthcare access for vulnerable populations, particularly children. Mrs. Bwalya, who lives in the Chitambo District, said “Before this program, we had to walk miles to access malaria treatment. Now, our local health worker tests and treats us within minutes. This project has truly saved lives.”
The team also supported data collection quality improvement by supplying technical support across all 10 districts and held cultural performances and aired radio programs to ensure lasting awareness—and hope for behavior change.
To memorialize our journey, MPZ produced a documentary capturing three years of success which you can see here. The lasting impact of our program lies in the strengthened capacity of health workers and health systems, leaving communities better equipped to address health challenges long after the project’s conclusion.
Martha Lungu Honored as Rotarian of the Year
Martha Lungu, Executive Director of Malaria Partners Zambia and past president of the Rotary Club of Ndola, was named Rotarian of the Year for Rotary District 9210 in recognition of her leadership and dedication to Rotary’s humanitarian efforts.
Reflecting on this honor, Martha shared: “This recognition belongs to all who have contributed to the fight against malaria and the strengthening of healthcare systems in our communities.”
EST. 2019
Malaria Partners Uganda
Ken Mugisha
Board Chair
Eva Kagona
Executive Director
Royce Gloria Androa
Board Member and Finance Committee Chair
Shikamoo! Greetings from Uganda!
Malaria Partners Uganda was busy in 2024. This year we launched the Child to Family (C2F) Program. The initiative is led by primary school children who are given the tools to champion the fight against malaria within the school and their homes.
MPU implemented C2F in eight schools with a cumulative total of more than 14,000 learners who understand how to prevent malaria and how to spot symptoms for early detection of the disease. Children take this message home and encourage family members suspected of having malaria to get tested before treatment.
Those who present positive to malaria are treated and then connected to the Village Health Team (VHT) who follows up with case management. This has not only enabled early diagnosis and treatment but has also lowered the number of cases of that have progressed to severe disease and will have an impact on drug resistance in the long run.
A staff member from the North Road Primary School in Mbale says “The absenteeism in school due to illness has been minimized. Children are receiving immediate treatment from the community health worker who is attached to our school.”
MPU will roll out the program to even more districts and schools in 2025.
MPU also supported Rotary and Rotaract clubs in submitting requests for Community Impact Grants to MPI. One of our celebrated grants went to the Rotaract Club of Busia Border. Rural areas do not offer public transportation, and VHTs must visit homes across a wide area on foot. The Rotaract club procured and distributed bicycles to help health workers reach more patients in a day. Another grant is taking the health care services closer to people who do not have easy access to health clinics.
The Rotaract club of Kampala North Musical with the “Zero Malaria in Bukasa-Kirinya” initiative trained VHTs to test and treat and share information on prevention and case management of malaria in their communities.
EST. 2022
Malaria Partners West Africa
Dr. Emma Bruce
Executive Director
Salut! ¡Olá! Greetings from West Africa!
Malaria Partners West Africa (MPWA) represents 10 west African countries in Rotary District 9101 to carry out malaria prevention activities. MPWA drives malaria prevention sensitization campaigns; supports the government’s efforts in the fight against malaria, and works with national and international partners to help minimize the spread of malaria.
This year, MPWA supported grant writing efforts Rotary clubs and committees in Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and Guinea Conakry. We developed malaria projects ideas for Guinea Bissau, Mali and Senegal which we plan to put forward in 2025. We also reviewed and updated Rotary Malaria Guidelines for Malaria Committees to carry out projects.
During our Annual General Meeting with the Rotary District D9101 Subcommittee on Malaria, the malaria committees from all ten countries assembled in Cote D’Ivoire. Attendees participated in a Malaria Walk, organized as part of the activities for the 11th Rotary D9101 Annual Conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Prior to the Malaria Walk activity, MPWA donated funds to clean and paint the local clinic, and Rotarians and CHWs held a medical clinic with screenings for the community. The malaria screening exercises brought many residents to the clinic who normally did not go for malaria testing. Positive cases of malaria were given anti-malaria medication on the spot. Health workers used this opportunity to inform patients of the advantages of malaria screenings and encourage them to adopt positive behavior towards malaria prevention.
EST. 2024
Malaria Partners Zimbabwe
Sam Chikowore
Board Chair
Sarah Tembedza
Board Vice Chair
Brenda Nyoni
Marketing & Communications Director
Mhoroi! Salibonani! Greetings from Zimbabwe!
As the newest affiliate, Malaria Partners Zimbabwe (MPZim) Board of Directors has been working to establish collaborative efforts with international partners and stakeholders.
On World Malaria Day, MPZim spread awareness through various media channels, including radio interviews on three stations, a TV interview on ZBC’s Good Morning Zimbabwe, and an online interview with CITE. We also participated in commemorative events in Mudzi, partnering with the Ministry of Health and Methodist Church. Additionally, MPZim exhibited at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, connecting with over 500 exhibitors and visitors, and promoting our mission to end malaria.
MPZim is playing a vital role in securing funding for Rotary and Rotaract clubs’ initiatives, empowering them to take ownership of malaria eradication efforts in their communities. Recently, the Rotary Club of Msasa received a Community Impact Grant from MPI, which we supported by providing regalia, training stationery, backpacks, and malaria kits for CHWs.
Projects and Strengthening Partnerships
Our fruitful discussion with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health during an MPI delegation visit highlighted the impactful work of Rotarians across Zimbabwe. In 2024, MPZim approached Buffalo Bicycles, with a view of collaboration and partnerships. MPZim received seven bicycles this year. We look forward to deepening our partnership with Buffalo Bicycles to purchase bicycles at a discounted rate, further enhancing community health outcomes.
In a powerful display of unity, Rotarians, the Methodist Church, MPZim, and the Mudzi District community in Zimbabwe joined forces to commemorate World Malaria Day in Nyamapanda. This momentous occasion brought together government officials, traditional leaders, and school children, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions surrounding malaria prevention.
Community Impact Grants
In September 2024, Malaria Partners International rebranded its Small Grants Program as the Community Impact Grants Program. This change better reflects the program’s role in empowering Rotary Clubs in malaria-endemic regions, enabling them to take direct action in malaria prevention and community health initiatives.
- RC Lira Metropolitan (Uganda) – Training, educating health workers and supplying medical equipment and drugs.
- Rotary Malaria Committee (Burkina Faso) – Malaria Screening and treatment for students ages five to 15 in the in the Municipality of Koubri.
- Rotaractor Bo (Sierra Leone) – Administering vaccines and supporting national vaccine campaigns, trained 89 CHWs from 49 villages. A total of 35,701 ITNs, packaged in 716 bales (bundles), were delivered as part of this project.
- RC Samfya (Zambia) – Community engagement, capacity building, monitoring and reporting and policy engagement.
- RC Bukedea (Uganda) – Implement the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), an evidence-based malaria intervention.
- RAC Hope Kansanga (Uganda) – Carryout education and awareness in the Kasanaga and Luzira districts, as well as administering hundreds of Malaria and HIV testing, and distributing 400+ ITTN nets.
- RC Kasama Central (Zambia) – Trained, equipped, and deployed 18 CHWs.
- RC Msasa (Zimbabwe) – Funded two malaria case management training programs for 73 Community Health Workers.
- RAC Busia Border (Uganda) – Project for assessing the best malaria control measures and mosquito net use in fighting malaria including training 20 CHWs.
- RAC Kampala North Musical (RCTKNM) (Uganda) – Trained 8 Community Health Workers and 16 volunteers, conducted 17 malaria education campaigns, and engaged over 7,400 people in outreach and sensitization activities.
- RC Kigali Virunga (Rwanda) – Reduce malaria in Kagali and Mageragere sectors by 80% through Social Behavorial Change (SBC).
Since inception in 2020, the MPI Community Impact Grants program (formerly Small Grants) has funded 49 projects in 16 primarily sub-Saharan African countries totaling $412,531.
Travel: Connecting with Rotarians abroad
In September, members of our board, Rotarians, and supporters traveled to Zimbabwe to connect with our newest affiliate, Malaria Partners Zimbabwe, and deepen our engagement with Rotarians across the region. No donated funds were used for this trip as all travelers paid their own way. As we traveled from Harare, Zimbabwe to Livingstone, Zambia, we met with passionate Rotarians and Rotaractors driving health and malaria elimination initiatives in their clubs. We were welcomed with song, dance, and warm hospitality, reinforcing the strong partnerships driving this work forward.
One notable part of the trip was our visit to Mudzi District, one of Zimbabwe’s highest malaria-burdened areas. Despite a national decline in malaria incidence, Mudzi reported 200 to 300 cases per 1,000 people in 2020, making it a priority for intervention. Through a Community Impact Grant, 73 CHWs were trained to test, treat, and educate their communities on malaria.
At the project site, we met with several CHWs and watched a CHW-led skit, an engaging way to teach communities where not all people are literate about malaria symptoms, prevention, and the importance of seeking timely medical care. Our interactions with CHWs, Rotarians, and Rotaractors reinforced the value of local project leadership, collaboration, and scalable solutions in the fight against malaria.
Along the way, we also visited Hwange National Park, where we enjoyed game drives and searched for Africa’s “big five.” Our trip concluded in Livingstone, Zambia, with a visit to Victoria Falls—the world’s largest sheet of falling water. These journeys offer a unique opportunity to connect with international Rotarians, witness malaria programs in action, and explore incredible destinations along the way.
We invite you to travel with MPI and be part of advancing this critical work.
Financials
In 2024, MPI continued to support its Community Impact Grants program (formerly Small Grants) with a total of $107,500 distributed to Rotary Clubs for work that directly impacts high-burden communities in malaria-endemic regions. MPI also provided $278,500 to its affiliate organizations in Zambia, Uganda, West Africa, and Zimbabwe for advocacy, programmatic and education purposes. While total grants supporting our African affiliates and grant projects fell 14%, largely due to the timing and funding of requests, MPI remains committed to growing its Community Impact Grant program, which is funded entirely through individual and Rotary Club contributions.
MPI began 2024 with net assets of $1,055,000 and the organization’s balance sheet ended the year on solid footing with total liquid assets at year-end of $190,789 available to fund continuing operations.
Importantly, individual giving remained strong at $208,500 in 2024, outpacing 2023 totals by 21 percent. MPI recognizes revenue when it is received, so while total revenues fell from $1,125,954 in 2023 to $307,050 in 2024, this drop was due to significant two-year grant, distributed in full in 2023. MPI fully anticipates continuing renewed funding in early 2025.
Funding Sources
$237,176
Use of Funds
$1,101,387
Beginning net assets (January 1, 2024): $1,055,000
Ending net assets (December 31, 2024): $190,789
Current Board of Directors
Bill Feldt
Board Chair
RC Federal Way
Mike McLeod
Secretary
RC Federal Way
Charley Dickey
Treasurer
RC Seattle 4
Dr. William Hammond
Board Chair Elect
RC Seattle 4
Board Members
Corinne Cavanaugh
RC Passport
Dean Hanks
RC Tacoma 8
Dr. Mireille Kanda
RC Washington, D.C.
Kevin Klustner
RC Bellevue Breakfast
Marsha Mutisi
RC Seattle 4
James R. Moore
RC Seattle 4
Stacey Ogle
RC Tacoma 8
Sala Sweet
RC University District
Clayton Taylor
RC Oklahoma City
Dr. Wendy Todaro Thanassi
Medical Doctor
Drake Zimmerman
RC Normal, IL
Board Ambassadors
John Adams
RC Seattle 4
Linda Cheever
RC Seattle 4
Catherine Willis Cleveland
RC Seattle 4
Robin DuBrin
RC Emerald City
Dorothy Echodu
RC Seattle 4
Katherine Matos
RC Kent
Jim Mulry
RC Phoenix 100
Nancy Osborne
RC Seattle 4
Dr. Derick Pasternak
RC Ballard
Harry Short
RC Seattle 4
Dave Siebert
RC Seattle 4
Ezra Teshome
RC University District
Supporters
Thank you to all of the generous donors that make this work possible.
Your Rotary Club can make a difference! Partner with us on a Community Impact Grant, or learn how your club can raise funds through our “Bed Net Challenge”. Contact us at info@malariapartners.org for details.
Eradicator's Circle
$10,000+
Linda Cheever
Charley Dickey
Bill & Karen Feldt
Jim Moore & Kristi Branch
Stacey & Ed Ogle
Rotary Club of Casper
The Allen Family Foundation
The Lloyd Silver Fund
Platinum Advocates
Total: $5,000 - $9,999
Katherine & David De Bruyn
Scott Silver
Teresa & Todd Silver
Judith Stone
Drake Zimmerman & Jan Elfine
The Juniper Foundation
Rotary Club of Bellevue Breakfast
Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust
Silver Advocates
Total: $1,000 - $4,999
Jenny Andrews
Ahmet Atahan
M. Colleen Barrett
Deirdre & Fraser Black
Bessemer Giving Fund
Briar Branchmoore
Frank Boosman
Corinne Cavanaugh
Heidi Fitz
Dean Hanks
Judy & Howard Johnson
Mireille Kanda
Kevin & Maryann Klustner
Patricia Keegan and Thomas Lennon
Kate & Jonathan Matos
Michael McLeod
Nancy Osborne & Bill Hammond
Burdick Ray
Clayton Taylor
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor
Rotary Club of Bar Harbor
Rotary Club of Monroe
CTC Trading Group LLC
Advocate
Total: $200-$999
John Adams
Jill & Mike Andrews
Annette Baesel
Elizabeth Barnhart
Timothy Bendokas
Mark Bevan
Kenneth Colling
Maureen & Stephen Heard
Joan Gately
Marsha Mutisi
Tom O’Keefe
Daniel Raemer
Gail & Larry Ransom
Anne & Barry Sabloff
Sharon Sanicola
Marcy Schwartz
Matt Shapiro
Barry Simon
Robert Skankey
David Smith
Sala Sweet
Carol VanNoy
Steve Weiss
Kathryn Williams
Rotary Club of Duvall
Nick Gomez-Hall Artists Fund
Supporters
Total: Up to $200
Barry Simon
Beverly Jacobson
Harold “Andy” Anderson
Ezra Basom
Laura Carter
Mike Chapman
Kimberly Duke
Kimberly Feldt
Sheena Gross
Maureen & Stephen Heard
Nicole Jacobson
Elizabeth Jones
Rachel Lawton
Jane Lee
Rebecca Lucas
Nicole Maynard
Lin McBride
MaryKay McCoy
Tracey Mendez
Katherine Norige
Robert Ogle
Kelly Jo & Michael Perrow
Donna Prewett
Danielle Rank
Dean Read
Mercedes Reyes
Melissa Rodriguez
Jon Sandoval
Jessica Scott
Maddie Sjolund
Bryan Stohs
Melanie White
Catherine Wong
J.M. Zucker
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