MISSION | MALAIKA FOR LIFE
Why Malaika? Malaika means "angel" in Swahili, a powerful symbol for an organization that has helped treat more than 25,000 Tanzanians.
Founded in 2009 by a malaria survivor, MALAIKA FOR LIFE is a grassroots program under 501c3 Hope Through Opportunity that helps fight malaria and fund medical relief while empowering communities to do their part - one bracelet at a time.
MALAIKA FOR LIFE has partnered with the Tamiha Women's Program in Tanzania to create our signature "Save a LIFE" bracelets that in turn facilitate economic development in their Tanzanian community. A portion of the proceeds of each sale, go directly to our malaria program that purchases and distributes lifesaving malaria medicine.
FOUNDER | MALAIKAFORLIFE
Kristen Kenney | Founder & Malaria Survivor
Kristen Kenney, the stereotypical all-American girl, contracted malaria in Africa in 2009 while filming a documentary TANZANIA: A Friendship Journey. While recovering she learned that less than $10 could buy the medicine needed to heal from the life-threatening disease. Seemingly inexpensive, the medication is often hard to find in Africa's poorest communities due to lack of funds or resources available. The realization motivated her to sell a few bracelets to friends and family upon her return to the states and use the funds to purchase medicine. The brightly beaded bracelets were more popular than she had expected. The concept soon spawned into what is now known as MALAIKA FOR LIFE.
Prior to Malaika, Kristen was a reporter for Public Broadcasting (PBS) and currently works for FOXSports/Scout.com, but continues to volunteer and dedication her life to MALAIKA FOR LIFE.
