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ENHANCE HEALTH FOR ALL
Mosquito nets, latrines, and water wells & catchments
OFDC believes every human deserves the right to basic health needs such as
sanitation and clean water.
Health care in developing countries is virtually nonexistent. Nearly half the world's child death occur
in Africa due to malaria, AIDS and diarrheal diseases.
For as little as $5 - the price of a mosquito net - you can save the life of a child.
During the rainy season, ponds become mosquito breeding grounds. Sadly, 90 Kenyan children under the age of five
die every day from malaria simply because their families cannot afford to purchase a net.
Your OFDC donation buys mosquito nets so children can sleep protected from malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Your OFDC donation purchases supplies to build latrines, water wells and catchments for rural schools.
Parents provide 20% of the cost along with the unskilled labor,
creating a sense of of pride and ownership.
Now, because of your donation, children
have sanitation and clean water. Asante sana, thank you.
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- In developing countries:
- one-fifth of children
will die by the age of five
- many illnesses which
were eradicated years ago in the developed world, such as malaria and typhoid, still claim
millions of lives
- most births are unattended
by a doctor and prenatal care is minimal or non-existent
- War, famine, lack of quality
medical facilities, shame and secrecy have
fueled epidemics in many poor countries. Rural areas are especially
susceptible.
Your donation Enhancing Health for All since 1999:
- 49 remote, rural clinics and schools with
no electricity or running water received basic medical supplies.
- 5,500 women
trained in general and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS awareness,
women's rights under Kenyan law and simple business practices.
- 5,000 mosquito nets distributed to
protect
sleeping children from malaria-carrying mosquitoes (2 to 4 children share one net).
- 3,400
children ill with malaria received malaria medication and
avoided potential child death.
- 121
latrines built: 80% OFDC donor funds and 20% village contributions. The villagers provide the
labor.
- 54 water
wells built: 80% OFDC donor funds and 20% village contributions. The villagers provide the
labor.
- 32 water tanks for the
storage of rain water donated
- The value of sanitation and clean water
continues to increase among villagers due to your donation.
Latrine, Enkusero Primary School
Water well, Olokirikirai Primary School
Water catchment, Ereteti Primary School
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