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Prevent Disease: Vaccinate and Train Villagers
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Summary
7,500 vaccinations are provided for mothers and children in rural villages. Training is provided in 24 remote villages to prevent disease, including: AIDS, malaria, hygiene, wound care and more.
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Received $3,790 from 46 donations from people like:
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More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Village families in the rural areas of Ouelessebougou face many health risks and diseases every day. Health education and disease prevention are key to enhancing the quality and longevity of life. Villagers do not have access to clean water or electricity. Many children die from simple causes such as diarrhea, measles and pneumonia and do not live past their fifth birthday. The Alliance provides healthcare for more than 20,000 villagers in 24 rural villages.
Activities
Health training is provided for health workers, who then provide training for village families. Vaccinations are administered for women and children. 2,300 villagers are fully vaccinated (three times per year), totaling 7,500 vaccinations.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $3,790
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $19,810
Total Funding Goal: $23,600
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Vaccinations decrease the possibility of contracting diseases for hundreds of village women and children every year. Villagers are urged to attend health trainings to openly discuss and find solutions to the health concerns in their villages.
Project Message
“Please thank the Alliance for the wonderful things they have done for my village. The children in my village are healthier and they are going to school. I am so grateful for what you are doing.”
- Soumaya, Village Chief
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on January 04, 2008.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 02, 2005.
Latest Update from the Field
Vaccination season beginning
By J. Beckstead - Executive Director, January 04, 2008 05:45 PM
This month the Alliance will begin its vaccination program for the year! 2,500 women and children will be vaccinated in 19 villages throughout the coming year.
During an administrative trip to Mali last year I was fortunate to visit the village of Djemene. It was the first time I witnessed the administration of vaccines. During this visit I met the Samaké family. When asked why she had her children vaccinated, Sabou, the mother, said, "To prevent diseaseĀ
I see a big difference in the children that are and are not vaccinated. I want my children to grow fast and healthy.”
It is difficult to explain the gratitude that the villagers have for this program. It is truly improving the quality and enjoyment of many lives and is making a long-term difference for thousands of villagers!
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