Health

Every 2 minutes, a child dies of malaria. Distributing bed nets helps protect and save lives. Insecticide-treated bed nets are a simple and effective way to stop hundreds of daily malaria deaths.

Malnourished children need to gain weight fast. This life-saving, peanut-based food supplement can help a hungry child gain up to two pounds per week!

When girls don’t have access to sanitary products, they miss out on school and other opportunities. This set of reusable, washable sanitary pads will give 2 girls comfort and dignity so they can keep learning.

A stock of polio vaccines protects defenceless children from this contagious disease that can cause crippling paralysis or death. There is no cure for polio, but vaccinations provide effective prevention.

Birth registration for children helps ensure they aren’t denied critical access to healthcare and education and reduces vulnerability to illegal adoption, child labour and trafficking.

The first days of a baby’s life are some of the most important. Each newborn kit, including blankets, prenatal supplements and vaccines helps give vulnerable babies a solid, healthy start.

A set of warm blankets will shield vulnerable babies from cold, protect them from illness and provide comfort and security in harsh and dangerous conditions.

Many of the 367 children who die from measles every day can be saved by a safe, effective and affordable vaccine. A supply of measles vaccines secures the future of at-risk children.

A stock of polio vaccines protects defenceless children from this contagious disease that can cause crippling paralysis or death. There is no cure for polio, but vaccinations provide effective prevention.

A kit containing packets of food and micronutrient powder helps feed hungry families and treat child malnutrition.