Equity
Removing financial, gender, linguistic, geographic, and career-stage barriers so the malaria community can participate and lead.
MIM Society
About MIM Society
Enabling researchers and institutions from Africa and other endemic regions through strong networks, impactful science, and strategic partnerships.
Who We Are
Africa-owned. Malaria-focused. Globally connected.
The Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Society (MIM Society) was founded in 1997 to address the gap between Africa’s heavy malaria burden and limited research capacity. For 28+ years, MIM has united researchers, funders, and policymakers to strengthen malaria research and leadership across Africa.
MIM is evolving from a primarily conference-based platform into a professional, Africa-based institution that drives year-round coordination, evidence translation, and innovation. Its mission is to enable researchers and institutions from Africa and other endemic regions through strong networks, impactful science, and strategic partnerships that drive innovation, inform policy, and advance malaria eradication.
With Africa bearing approximately 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of related deaths, MIM’s role as a trusted African convenor and global connector has never been more critical.
Key Facts
1997
Year founded
8
Pan-African conferences
6+
Host countries
28+
Years of impact
Origin & Mission
MIM’s vision is stronger African leadership in research and response for malaria eradication. Its work keeps malaria high on the agenda while creating stronger connections between research, implementation, policy, and communities.
Institutional Priorities
MIM’s strategic priorities
MIM is committed to delivering continuous, year-round engagement across the malaria ecosystem — moving beyond episodic conference cycles to sustained impact. Its work spans four core activity areas complemented by strong governance, diversified funding, and strategic partnerships.
By strengthening its governance, rebuilding donor confidence, and deepening partnerships across donors, research institutions, policy bodies, the private sector, and civil society, MIM is positioning itself as Africa’s foremost institution for malaria research leadership.
- Capacity strengthening and research facilitation — building the next generation of African malaria scientists
- Thought leadership and knowledge sharing — curating and disseminating high-quality, Africa-led research
- Advocacy for research excellence — championing evidence-based science in malaria policy and investment
- Convening — sustaining year-round engagement through the biennial PAMC and thematic forums
- Partnerships — connecting donors, research institutions, policy bodies, professional networks, industry, and civil society
- Sustainability — building transparent systems, diversified funding, and long-term institutional resilience
Values
How MIM Works
MIM’s institutional culture is grounded in inclusive participation, rigorous science, transparent operations, practical collaboration, and measurable impact for malaria-affected communities.
Excellence
Holding MIM's science, operations, and decisions to rigorous, ethical, and evidence-led standards.
Accountability
Operating with transparency, clear goals, progress tracking, and responsibility to members, partners, and communities.
Collaboration
Uniting researchers, programmes, funders, policymakers, and communities to share data and co-create malaria solutions.
Impact
Prioritising work that translates research into policy, practice, measurable malaria reduction, and stronger capacity.
Agency
Centering endemic-country realities and tailoring support around communities, frontline workers, and local institutions.
Governance