This survey is the first step of a project which we hope will raise significant sums of money to take the urgent action needed to reduce maternal, newborn and child deaths
Currently nearly 11 million children under 5 years and 600,000 women a year die, mostly in the developing world. One million new born babies never survive beyond 24 hours. These figures are quite shocking - but we can do something about it. You can help to change this, to save these mothers and children.
The World Health Organization, in collaboration with the African and Asian Development Banks, is launching "Give a little - save a life" to raise the money needed to help save millions of fragile lives. The concept is simple - "giving little but often". At this stage you can be a tremendous help simply by filling in this short survey.
We believe around the world there are millions of prosperous Africans and Asians who are serving their new communities and adding economic value to their adopted countries. We believe many of these successful individuals would welcome a reliable and above all, accountable means of giving a little back to help the less fortunate in their homeland. This survey could help confirm that belief.
Regular giving to save millions of mothers, children and babies from a preventable death is not difficult. Donating regularly through a credit card debit, a cash transfer or simply asking an employer to retain part of your salary is possible.
With the cooperation of the international development banks we can harness technology to collect tens of millions of dollars to help the vulnerable mothers and children in your own home country.
This is an opportunity for us all but without access to your networks, your expatriate communities and the fruits of your success we will never succeed.
