The magnetic pull of East Africa captivates many Americans, drawing them to willingly invest in the allure of its mystique. Among them is NBA star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, whose fondness for Tanzania runs deep.

Tanzania is a tapestry woven with vibrant Swahili culture, offering a rich blend of customs, cuisine, and warm hospitality that leaves an indelible mark on visitors. Curry, like many affluent American travelers, has forged a heartfelt connection with this land.

For Curry, the journey to Tanzania began during a summer hiatus in 2013. Exploring Tanzanian villages, particularly those nestled in the Serengeti region, ignited a sense of benevolence and appreciation that continues to resonate with him.

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Due to the severe mosquito infestation in these regions, malaria has become an enormous pandemic. However, these households were unable to purchase mosquito nets to ensure the safety of their members while they slept. He pledged to provide mosquito netting to dozens of families upon his repatriation to the United States.

As promised, he collaborated with the United Nations to establish the Nothing But Nets campaign, whose exclusive objective is the eradication of malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa. His initiative to distribute mosquito netting preserved the lives of thousands of young people. As stated by Beat Malaria.org, children below the age of five were significantly vulnerable to the mosquito-transmitted disease. It references that

Malaria poses the greatest risk to children younger than five years of age, as stated on the organization’s website. Malaria claims the life of a child every sixty seconds. In 2013, Curry made a public commitment to donate three mosquito netting to families in Tanzania for every three-pointer he accomplished. Additionally, that year, owing to his prowess with the ball, he donated 816 netting to the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania.