August 13, 2015………………………………………………………………………FOR IMMEDIATE USE
Georgia Leaders Honored For Aiding United Nations Foundation’s
Nothing But Nets Campaign
The United Nations Association of the United States of America, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-USA, Atlanta), will be joined by key Georgia leaders at a reception honoring their contributions to Nothing But Nets, a global campaign of the United Nations Foundation. The reception is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Center For Civic Innovation, located at 115 MLK Jr. Dr NW; Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 at 6:00 pm.
Nothing But Nets is a grassroots movement designed to end the deadly disease, malaria, by providing sub-Saharan African families with bed nets. Congressman Doug Collins (GA-9), representatives from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Methodist Church and many other community leaders will speak on their efforts, progress and new opportunities to bring the spread of malaria to an end.
The United Nations Foundation encourages the public to attend this free event and become inspired to join Nothing But Nets in protecting the families of the countries where malaria is the leading killer disease that is transmitted by a mosquito bite.
UNA-USA, Atlanta will have an information booth during the event to greet attendees.
Nothing But Nets is a grassroots movement designed to end the deadly disease, malaria, by providing sub-Saharan African families with bed nets. Congressman Doug Collins (GA-9), representatives from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Methodist Church and many other community leaders will speak on their efforts, progress and new opportunities to bring the spread of malaria to an end.
The United Nations Foundation encourages the public to attend this free event and become inspired to join Nothing But Nets in protecting the families of the countries where malaria is the leading killer disease that is transmitted by a mosquito bite.
UNA-USA, Atlanta will have an information booth during the event to greet attendees.
To attend the reception, please register at https://www.EIsEverywhere.com/ehome/136482.
To learn more about Nothing But Nets visit www.NothingButNets.net.
To learn more about Nothing But Nets visit www.NothingButNets.net.
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United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations. For 70 years. UNA-USA has worked to accomplish its mission through its national network of Chapters, youth engagement, advocacy efforts, education programs, and public events. UNA-USA is a program of the United Nations Foundation. UNA-USA and its sister organization the Better World Campaign represent the single largest network of advocates and supporters of the United Nations in the world. Learn more about UNA-USA’s programs and initiatives at www.unausa.org.
United Nations Association of USA | Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta) provides its members with educational and advocacy opportunities on UN-related projects and ideals. We take global conversations and translate them into local talks and activities that are accessible to all individuals. UNA-Atlanta works closely with UNA- USA and the UN Foundation in fostering the American and UN relationship from influencing policy changes to humanitarian aid. For more information or membership inquiry visit www.una-atl.org.
United Nations Association of USA | Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta) provides its members with educational and advocacy opportunities on UN-related projects and ideals. We take global conversations and translate them into local talks and activities that are accessible to all individuals. UNA-Atlanta works closely with UNA- USA and the UN Foundation in fostering the American and UN relationship from influencing policy changes to humanitarian aid. For more information or membership inquiry visit www.una-atl.org.
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