Monday, April 25, 2011

VIDEO: THE GLOBAL FUND - MALARIA PREVENTION & TREATMENT

WORLD MALARIA DAY 2011
Malaria Prevention

The Global Fund plays a lead role in fighting the epidemic by funding programs aimed at preventing the spread of malaria.



Malaria Treatment
A pioneering initiative, financed by the Global Fund, aims to make effective malaria treatment accessible and affordable.



Source: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Chernobyl Children International - 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl











In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster that occurred on 26 April 1986, we invite you to visit Chernobyl Children International. They remind us not to forget what happened, and that we must not leave behind the children who continue to live with this terrible legacy.

Please join their cause and lend these children your support. Consider making a donation, start a fundraising activity, volunteer your time or simply share this important message with others.

"Don’t doubt that your contribution will make a difference. Together, we can bring comfort and hope to the children of Chernobyl." ~ Adi Roche















Chernobyl Children International Website

Chernobyl Children International Facebook

@Chernobyl Twitter

@Chernobyl25 Twitter


Source: CCI

WORLD MALARIA DAY 2011

World Malaria Day 2011 is a time for examining the progress we have made towards malaria control and elimination and to renew efforts towards achieving the target of zero malaria deaths by 2015. http://www.worldmalariaday.org/

Every year we like to spotlight malaria organizations that you can support. Please review the organizations below and see where you can help. Whether it is purchasing a bed net, making a donation or educating yourself about malaria.








The Global Fund - http://www.theglobalfund.org/
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a unique, public-private partnership and international financing institution dedicated to attracting and disbursing additional resources to prevent and treat HIV and AIDS, TB and malaria.
* To see Bono on malaria and The Global Fund, please visit www.theglobalfund.org/en/globalfundvideo
















Malaria No More - http://www.malarianomore.org/
Malaria No More was born of a simple, startling insight: that ending malaria deaths in Africa is the best humanitarian investment we can make in the world today. Join them in making Malaria No More.



Nothing But Nets - http://www.nothingbutnets.org/
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding to combat malaria, one of the largest killers of children in Africa.



















United Against Malaria - http://unitedagainstmalaria.org/
United Against Malaria aims to raise global awareness and renew worldwide commitment to ending malaria, as well as increase the use of prevention tools and malaria treatment in Africa.

Malaria Envoy - http://malariaenvoy.com/

Sunday, April 17, 2011

ONE | Give children a healthy start in life



We could save 4 million kids lives in the next 5 years. How? With 2 new vaccines that could drastically reduce child deaths in poor countries from pneumonia and diarrhoea.

We're not asking for your money, we're asking for your voice. Ask World Leaders to fund two proven, new vaccines that will help stop pneumonia and diarrhoea - two of the biggest killers of children in poor countries.

Take action now at ONE.org and sign the petition -
ONE | Give children a healthy start in life