Malaika For Life's 'Buy A Bracelet Save A Life' Program Aims To Fight Malaria

STUDIO CITY (KCAL9) — Kristen Kenney, creator and founder of Malaika For Life, stopped by KCAL9 Friday to talk about the "Buy A Bracelet Save A Life" program.

Malaika For Life was founded in 2009 by Kenney, a malaria survivor. It is a grassroots, volunteer effort designed to fight malaria in Africa, one bracelet at a time.

Bracelets are handmade by local women in the villages of Tanzania. Kenney says each purchase helps to provide food and healthcare for their families.

"Malaika for Life bracelets also make great holiday gifts at a time of year when parts of Africa know no Christmas and being remembered with a life saved is the best Christmas gift one can give," she said.

Kenney also discussed the film "Tanzania A Journey Within," which documents her journey.