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The Eliminate
Project
Fundraising campaign
A Second Opportunity to Change History
Iodine Deficiency
Disorders
IDD
• In 1994, Kiwanis began a partnership
with UNICEF and leveraged and raised
nearly US$100 million
• These funds are now at work in more
than 103 nations
• 80 million children in the developing
world will be born free of IDD this year
• Hailed as one of the greatest public
health triumphs of the 20th century
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
(MNT)
• Kills nearly 60,000 newborn
children and a significant number
of mothers every year
• Kills one baby every nine minutes
• Targets the poorest, most
underserved women and children
on Earth
Leading Causes of MNT Deaths
• Lack of or limited access to immunization and prenatal care
services
• Limited or absent clean delivery services
• Improper postpartum cord care
The fatality rate can be as high as 100 percent in
underserved areas
Why Kiwanis?
• MNT is a heart-wrenching, preventable tragedy
• There is a proven action plan and the results are
measurable
• MNT has already been eliminated in 20 countries
• More attention is needed to achieve the goal of MNT;
Kiwanis has joined a select group of leading organizations
and global health organizations on this issue.
• Kiwanis will help provide the last needed push to
eliminate MNT from the 38 countries where it remains a
threat.
Serving the Children of the World
Babies and Mothers are Dying but
There is a Solution
• Prevented by a series of
three vaccinations costing
US$1.80
• Once vaccinated,
mothers will have
immunity through child
bearing years
• Immunity is passed on to
babies
The Eliminate Project
Fundraising campaign
Our Greatest Endeavor
• Raise a minimum of
US$110 million by 2015
• Save or protect more
than 61 million mothers
and newborns
How Will We Do It?
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Engage every member of the Kiwanis family at every level
Recruit and train more than 9,000 leaders
Focus on human impact
Inaugurate the campaign at the 96th Annual Kiwanis
International Convention in Geneva
• Celebrate success in conjunction with Kiwanis
International's 100th anniversary
How You Can Help Now!
• Spread the word about MNT and its devastating and preventable affects
• Visit www.TheEliminateProject.org to access key messages, brochures
and videos
• Include fundraising for The Eliminate Project in your plans for 2011 to
2015
• Consider making an initial “Year of Leadership” club gift:
– US$2,000 to The Eliminate Project
– Send before the Kiwanis International convention in Geneva
• Consider becoming a Model Club
• Make a personal gift
Service Sends a Worldwide Message
• These women matter
• They deserve to give
birth to healthy babies
• Every child deserves a
chance to reach their
full potential
Together,
we will eliminate MNT