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Crystel Crisol , D27N Executive Assistant Jessica Lee, D27N Executive Assistant

THE. PROJECT. Crystel Crisol , D27N Executive Assistant Jessica Lee, D27N Executive Assistant. What does MNT stand for?. ELI M I N A T E M aternal & N eonatal T etanus. A Partnership. A Commitment. Kiwanis International and UNICEF

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Crystel Crisol , D27N Executive Assistant Jessica Lee, D27N Executive Assistant

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  1. THE PROJECT CrystelCrisol, D27N Executive Assistant Jessica Lee, D27N Executive Assistant

  2. What does MNT stand for? • ELIMINATE • Maternal & • Neonatal • Tetanus

  3. A Partnership. A Commitment. • Kiwanis International and UNICEF • working together to eliminate MNT and change the world. • Kiwanis' commitment • to reaching out to communities and leaders and together wipe out this cruel, centuries-old disease and pave the way for a better tomorrow. +

  4. What is MNT? • MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil, come into contact and infect open cuts during childbirth. • It infects newborns who then suffer from excruciating convulsions and have an extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

  5. Who suffers from MNT? • Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach, and those without health care. • In 34 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, it still strikes babies and mothers who have little or no access to health care — either because they are poor, live in remote areas or are caught in humanitarian emergencies.

  6. Close your eyes… Recall your favorite memory of playing with your friends when you were a young child. Envision how you feel participating in your favorite activity. Think of one person that is important to you in your life. Dream Of one goal you hope to accomplish in your lifetime.

  7. Statistics • 1 baby dies every 9 minutes from tetanus. • 160 babies die each day from tetanus. • Kills nearly 60,000 newborn children every year.

  8. Several Facts • MNT has been eliminated in 20 countries since 2000. • 3 doses of tetanus vaccine = immunity from tetanus. • Woman + vaccine = protected baby. • US $1.80 protects 1 mother and her future children. • The Eliminate Project saves and protects millions of moms and her babies. • Elimination = <1 MNT per 1,000 births.

  9. Experience • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwcZsxza9nQ&feature=plcp

  10. The Worldwide Message • These women matter. • They deserve to give birth to healthy babies. • Every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential.

  11. By the Numbers • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xji74CYE8c

  12. There is a Solution • $1.80 will provide 3 vaccinations to protect and prevent any future children and their mothers from MNT.

  13. What does your money provide? • Donate toprovide much needed supplies: • Vaccines • Syringes • Provide Services: • Safe Transport and Storage • Education to communities • Training of heath Workers

  14. Countries with MNT in 2001

  15. Countries with MNT in 2008

  16. Countries with MNT in 2015

  17. How can YOUalone make an impact?

  18. A Plan • Eliminate MNT by the year 2015 • How? • Vaccinate over 129 million mothers • Eliminate MNT from 34 countries • Raise 110 million dollars • The Kiwanis Family must come • together

  19. What these funds go to: • Immunization of women of reproductive age and pregnant women • Educating communities on MNT and clean delivery practices • Creation of Kiwanis sustainability fund • Kiwanian education and organizational enhancement

  20. How can your club help eliminate MNT?

  21. Step 1: Educate • Visit www.TheEliminateProject.org for information and updates! • Educate! Reach out using social media with news, stories, and inspiration to motivate members and non-members! • Tell members about the Eliminate Project at club meetings! Share photos, videos, and presentations! Invite health professionals, Eliminate Project officials, or Kiwanis members to club meetings to talk about the dangers of MNT and Eliminate Project! Explain the positive impact the Kiwanis family is making and our plan to Eliminate!

  22. Step 2: Give • One of the best ways to help is to give gifts! • Gifts from local fundraisers! • Gifts and donations from local businesses and companies! • Pledges from your club treasury! • Pledges from individual club members! • Pledges from within your Kiwanis family!

  23. Step 3: Serve • You can also serve for the Eliminate Project! • Host events for mothers in the community: • Host a community baby shower for an organization that supports new mothers! • Host a concert or breakfast for local mothers! • Search for local outreach programs at local hospitals, schools, and daycares! • If you want more information, ideas for events, or toolkits for service projects visit www.TheEliminateProject.org • If you have great ideas and service projects regarding the Eliminate Project email them to theeliminateproject@kiwanis.org

  24. An Opportunity to Change History

  25. Together, we will eliminate MNT!

  26. Open Forum • Questions? Comments? Concerns? • Go for it!

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