That quote from Albert Einstein came to mind after hearing this story from a volunteer serving in Guatemala, where donations to the One in a Million campaign are helping eliminate respiratory problems in children through the construction of ventilated stoves. “Amazing how God works! While serving on the Guatemalan Medical Teams International stove team, we were [...]
Every day, 22,000 children die from preventable diseases. That means every 3.9 seconds, one child dies. In the time you take a breath, a child could take her last breath.
You can help. The One in a Million campaign supports our life-saving, life-giving programs for women and children. Together, we can help save and change the lives of 1 million children and their moms in 16 countries. Watch the video to learn more.
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One In A Million Blog
Feb
06
Healthy habits creating healthier lives
“Wash your hands, brush your teeth, eat your vegetables!”…a mother’s mantra. Many of us were taught at an early age the importance of these habits and have reaped their rewards in good health (although I will never appreciate brussel sprouts!) But in some places in Indonesia, health education is sorely lacking. Nias is the largest [...]
Jan
25
Multivitamins and Mali
For most expectant moms in the US, taking vitamins is a necessary part of good prenatal care. When we become mothers, taking vitamins is something we nag our children to do before sending them off to school. We take them not because we lack adequate, available nutrition, but to make sure we’re getting those important vitamins that might be missing in the food choices we make…busy lives sometimes [...]
Jan
05
Developing Holistic Health in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has a long history of natural disaster, social conflict and revolution. Unfortunately, these events have wreaked havoc on Nicaragua’s economy and health care system. More than half of the population is unemployed and 85% of rural households are living in poverty. Nicaragua’s central region of Matagalpa has one of the highest maternal mortality rates [...]
