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KRISTEN KENNEY FounderKristen Kenney, a broadcast journalist contracted a severe bout of malaria in Tanzania in 2009 while filming a feature documentary, and was lucky to survive. After learning malaria kills thousands of children every day, she made it her mission to fight back, one bracelet at a time. As the acting executive director of MALAIKA FOR LIFE, Kristen does not take a salary. She holds a key leadership role in the organization; oversees all operations for MALAIKA FOR LIFE and is committed to sharing her story to empower everyday people to make a difference in the fight to #endmalaria.
TWITTER: @KRISTENKENNEY
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ALICE HIATT President of Hope Through Opportunity MALAIKA FOR LIFE operates under California 501c3 Hope Through Opportunity, founded by Alice Hiatt in 2008 to bring hope and opportunity to the people of the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
Her Story
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ANNA WASCHER COO/Co-FounderAnna Wascher is an original member of the MALAIKA team and best friend of Kristen's. Anna joined the team in 2009 as COO to focus on growth strategy, micro-financing and women's self-sufficiency and sustainable business opportunities in Africa. On a return trip to Tanzania in 2010, Anna helped deliver $10,000 of malaria medicines and developed key operations on the ground for our bracelet production program. She created our partnership with Tamiha women's group, who produce our beautiful bracelets. Thanks to her efforts, 150 women in Tanzania now have a sustainable source of income. Anna holds a masters in Business Administration from Boston College.
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FATHER ALOYCE
Malaria Program Manager, Tanzania
Father Aloyce has worked with our 501c3 sponsor Hope Through Opportunity for over 15 years and is the head of our malaria program in Tanzania. As the Secretary of Health for the Moshi Diocese, he is responsible for the health and well being of the Kilimanjaro and Moshi region which caters to over 200-thousand people and he overseas the Diocese's 42 clinics and 14 health facilities. Father Aloyce is committed to ending malaria and was personally affected by malaria in 2011, when a deadly bout kept him in the hospital for three weeks.
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Do Good Buy Us Fulfillment/Parner At DoGoodBuyUs we believe the world can't change until consumerism does. That is why we created the largest marketplace of charity-made products. Now anyone can "do good" just by buying beautiful, often hand-made items that support the worthiest causes. From tea to t-shirts, from rain boots to coffee, from jewelry to soaps, the list of amazing products go on.
VISIT: dogoodbuy.us
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University of Miami Hyperion Council University Program DevelopmentThe Hyperion Council is an undergraduate student organization that focuses on developing projects to strengthen bonds between the local business and university communities. The Council is dedicated to the development of a MALAIKA FOR LIFE nation-wide grassroots University Program, incorporating our story and bracelets across college campuses. Joshua Baumoehl is the point person for this project.
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COOPERS Ambassadors, Virginia Beach Sisters Jody & Cory Cooper are the MALAIKA team leaders for the Virginia Beach (VA) area, the hometown of founder Kristen Kenney. Since 2009, the Cooper sisters have been tasked with selling our "save a life" bracelets around the town, at Spring Branch Church, work and to friends and family. As Virginia Tech alum, the Coopers created our Hokie collection, which is now sold out!
FACEBOOK: The Coopers!
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FAYE KENNEY Ambassador, FloridaFaye Kenney was the first MALAIKA ambassador and team leader, as well as the aunt of founder Kristen Kenney. :) She has dedicated countless hours to raising awareness in her hometown St. Augustine, Fl. by selling MALAIKA bracelets at local stores and events. Not one day has passed that she hasn't worn our save a life, handmade accoutrements!
FACEBOOK: FAYEKENNEY
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CELIA COX Angel on the Ground Celia Cox is our youngest Angel on the Ground, committed to raising awareness for the malaria & MALAIKA cause in her hometown of Leawood, KS. Celia has sold over 50 bracelets to friends and family and classmates, and continues to be an active voice in our mission to end malaria. Thank you Celia!
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SARAH SHERMAN Graphic ArtistSarah Sherman is our graphic artist. Sarah is a young up and coming graphic designer, who has volunteered her artist talents to create banners for our website, graphics, marketing materials and more.
LinkedIn: LINKEDIN
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9THWALL Web ProgrammingLeo Fujima fully designed and developed MALAIKA FOR LIFE's website, taking our brand beyond e-commerce and integrating an interactive community portal.
VISIT: 9thwall.com
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HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY Partner/Fiscal Sponsor We operate under California non-profit 501c3 Hope Through Opportunity because we believe progress stems from collaborations & partnerships. HTO has a 15 year infrastructure in the Kilimanjaro area, and together, we work with the Moshi Diocese and the local community to end malaria and create and sustain a better future. HTO was founded in 1998 with the goal to help bring hope and opportunity to the people of Tanzania and Africa.
VISIT: HTO.ORG
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TAMIHA Bracelet ProductionTamiha is a nongovernmental and not for profit organization established in 2007 that aims to reduce poverty in vulnerable communities in Tanzania, Africa. We work with Tamiha women's program on our signature MALAIKA bracelets, that in turn provide a jobs for over 150 women living in harsh conditions in Africa.
VISIT: Tamiha.org
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Do Good Buy Us Fulfillment At DoGoodBuyUs we believe the world can't change until consumerism does. That is why we created the largest marketplace of charity-made products. Now anyone can "do good" just by buying beautiful, often hand-made items that support the worthiest causes. From tea to t-shirts, from rain boots to coffee, from jewelry to soaps, the list of amazing products go on.
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LPA PartnerLife Project For Africa aims to save lives and give hope to the poor in Africa, through services that promote HEALTH, provide EDUCATION, tackle POVERTY, provide HOMES (Shelter) to the homeless, and support ORPHANS and vulnerable children among the very poor communities. We are working together to end malaria with a special LPA bracelet where a portion of the proceeds will benefit malaria at LPA's health facility.
VISIT: LifeProjectForAfrica.org
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MALARIA NO MORE PartnerMalaria No More & Malaika have partnered to save lives from malaria. With every orange bracelet sold, a portion of proceeds go to MNM.
VISIT: MNM.ORG
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University of Miami Hyperion Council University Program DevelopmentThe Hyperion Council is an undergraduate student organization that focuses on developing projects to strengthen bonds between the local business and university communities. The Council is dedicated to the development of a MALAIKA FOR LIFE nation-wide grassroots University Program, incorporating our story and bracelets across college campuses. Joshua Baumoehl is the point person for this project.
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UM Sports PartnerThe University of Miami women's soccer team kicked off "Score a Goal, Save a Life" for the 2010-2011 season to end malaria. The girls raised over $1000 for the cause, and founder Kristen Kenney, a former Hurricane soccer player, is thrilled to have the support of her Alma Mater. Go Canes!
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HPU Sports PartnerHigh Point Women's Soccer kicked off "Score a Goal, Save a Life" for the 2012 season led by founder Kristen Kenney's former soccer coach and mentor Marty Beall. With every goal scored, a donation awareness was brought to the High Point community and a generous donation was received. We thank the HPU soccer girls and Coach Beall for their commitment to our cause!
IN THE PRESS: HPU NEWS
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ANNA WASCHER Co-FounderAnna Wascher is an original member of the MALAIKA team and best friend of Kristen's. Anna joined the team in 2009 as COO to focus on growth strategy, micro-financing and women's self-sufficiency and sustainable business opportunities in Africa. On a return trip to Tanzania in 2010, Anna helped deliver $10,000 of malaria medicines and developed key operations on the ground for our bracelet production program. She created our partnership with Tamiha women's group, who produce our beautiful bracelets. Thanks to her efforts, 150 women in Tanzania now have a sustainable source of income. Anna holds a masters in Business Administration from Boston College.
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ALICE HIATT Founder/ President of Hope Through Opportunity MALAIKA FOR LIFE operates under California 501c3 Hope Through Opportunity, founded by Alice Hiatt in 2008 to bring hope and opportunity to the people of the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
Her Story
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Board Members:
Chris and Kari Scott, Robert Kenney, Faye Kenney, RoseAnna Martincak, Stacia Bobulinksi.
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CELEBS PLEDGE TO END MALARIA:
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TORICA Celebrity AmbassadorGrammy-nominated singer/songwriter, TORICA, learned of MALAIKA FOR LIFE while attending the BET Honors Black Opulence Gifting Suite on Jan. 14, 2012. As our new celebrity ambassador, TORICA will be using her musical platform and popularity to raise awareness for the MALAIKA FOR LIFE mission and create a theme song, which will be sold via iTunes with proceeds benefiting our cause.
VISIT: ImABeautifulMess.com
TWITTER: @TORICA
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Mandy Moore (as seen World Malaria Day), Katherine McFee (as seen in US Weekly), Queen Latifah (as seen BET Awards 2010), Esperanza Spalding (Performance at BET Awards 2010), Patti LaBelle (BET Awards 2010), Ali Landry (Miss USA), Molly Ringwald, Ron Artest (as seen ESPN Magazine, BET Awards 2010, celebrity appearances), Tommy Lee (as seen BET Awards 2010 & celeb appearances), Sophie Monk, Max Ryan, Laura McKeeman (Miss Florida & FOX Sports Florida), Amy Van Dyken (London 2012 Olympic Games), Maurice Green (2012 Olympic Games), Flaviana Matata (Miss Tanzania).
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