1. The Eliminate Project Fundraising campaign

2. A Second Opportunity to Change History
The Kiwanis and UNICEF partnership presents a second opportunity to change history!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Serving the Children of the World
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

8. 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
Mothers and babies are dying, but there is a solution.
• MNT is extremely preventable
• Three doses of a 60-cent vaccination can protect mothers, who pass their immunity to their future children • Three doses of TT will give protection of a minimum of five years against tetanus; it can even go up to 10 years.
• Babies born to immunized mothers will have protection for the first two months of life.
• Promoting clean birthing practices around the world
• When women learn about maternal health and are vaccinated for tetanus, they become empowered to take control of their wellbeing and that of their children.

9. 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
Who Suffers From it?
38 39 countries remain at risk of MNT.
Most newborns and mothers dying of tetanus are in North America (Haiti), Africa, Europe (Turkey) and Asia. In North America, MNT has not yet been eliminated in Haiti. They often live in remote areas with little access to healthcare.
Those who die of tetanus are not dying just because of the disease. They are dying because they are the poorest people in the world with the least access to health services, and cannot receive treatment.
MNT sufferers are not served by anyone because they are too remote, too poor, and too invisible to the world.
Countries Affected as of June 2011:
Afghanistan
Angola
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Cote d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Ghana
Guinea Bissau
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kenya
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Liberia
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan North / Sudan South
United Republic of Tanzania
Timor Leste
Yemen

10. How Will We Do It?
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

11. How You Can Help Now!
Spread the word about MNT and its devastating and preventable affects
Visit 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

12. 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

13. Together, we will eliminate MNT