The+Eliminate+Project

Kiwanis International and UNICEF present The Eliminate Project

Anna Cogswell and Mariya Petraitis
 * NGO Representatives: **

**NGO Overview, Mission, and Purpose:** The mission of the joined forces of UNICEF and Kiwanis is to eliminate neonatal and maternal tetanus; a deadly disease that kills over 60,000 young infants each year as well as the lives of their mothers.The effects of the disease are excruciating- newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

To eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, more than 100 million mothers and their future children must be immunized; in order to do this, we need vaccines,syringes,safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff, etc. In order to accomplish something like this, it will take the Unites States $110 million, as well as the dedicated work of each and every UNICEF and Kiwanis member. Our partner organizations made it their mission to tackle iodine deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most significant public health successes of the 20th century. Maternal and neonatal Tetanus is next; our goal is to eliminate it from the face of the Earth. This project is supposed to reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and infants with additional lifesaving healthcare. The end of a disease is the beginning of better health in the world.

Grow your club. A strong club will be better prepared to take on the challenges of the campaign. The more Kiwanians who are united in the cause, the greater our ability to eliminate this devastating disease. Not a Kiwanis member? Become invol ved in your [|__local club__] or start a new club in your community to eliminate MNT.
 * NGO "Bottom Line": How To Make an Impact **
 * Prepare **

Educate yourself about MNT, and share what you [|__learn__] with your club, your community, your family and your [|__school__].
 * Educate **

Let the world know that the poorest, most vulnerable babies and mothers need our help. Rally others to get involved. Add a link to [|__www.TheEliminateProject.org__] on your club website.
 * Advocate **

Join the 10,000 plus donors that have co ntributed gifts that save or protect, on average, more than 500 mothers and their future babies. [|__Make a gift today.__]
 * Invest **

Over the next five years, the work you do to eliminate MNT will change the world. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF // will // eliminate MNT and give the poorest families the chance to lead the healthy lives they deserve.
 * Eliminate **

**NGO Organization Details and Location: Headquarters and Global Outreach**


 * The Eliminate Project: Campaign Office **

Kiwanis International

3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA

+1-317-217-6213 +1-317-471-8323 (fax)

Campaign@TheEliminateProject.org

**What You Can Do:** In 25 of the world's countries, maternal and neonatal Tetanus can quickly turn the miracle of childbirth into a tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes- that's 60,000 infants a year that will never grow up to see their mother's smile or dream of the future. What you can do for the people of the world affected by maternal and neonatal Tetanus is educate yourself, advocate the cause amongst others, and invest in the elimination of deadly and harmful disease.

Why You Should Join Us...
No one deserves to suffer the loss of child, wife, or mother, for a reason so preventable as the simple administration of a tetanus shot. Saving lives has never been as easy as helping our partner organizations distribute vaccines, train staff, and distribute personnel. All it takes to make the difference between life and death for someone is your support, and the support of as many people as you can reach. Poverty is not a reason for people to have bad healthcare, because everyone deserves to be healthy.

Our NGO Website:
[|The Eliminate Project]