C N H | K E Y C L U B | Updated by: Kiwanis Family and Foundation Committee California-Nevada-Hawaii District August 2013 Presented by: CNH THE PROJECT Susan Chor, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair Kelsie Hoppes, Trustee Paolo Recto, D42E Lieutenant Governor

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | A Second Opportunity to Change History

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Close your eyes… The first word that you think of, when you hear the word home. Your favorite memory of playing with your friends when you were a young child. One word that describes how you feel when participating in your favorite activity. One person that is important to you in your life. One dream you hope to accomplish in your lifetime.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Hand in hand, Kiwanis and UNICEF will eliminate MNT and change the world. Kiwanis' commitment, vision and strength in reaching communities and leaders will help wipe out this cruel, centuries-old disease and pave the way for other interventions. elMiNaTe Partnership +

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | In 1994, Kiwanis began a partnership with UNICEF and leveraged and raised nearly US$100 million. These funds are now at work in more than 103 nations. 80 million children in the developing world will be born free of IDD this year Hailed as one of the greatest public health triumphs of the 20th century. Iodine Deficiency Disorder

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | What does MNT mean? ELI M I N A T E Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | MNT is caused when tetanus spores, which can be found in soil across the globe, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. These infected newborns suffer excruciating convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. What is MNT?

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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 28 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.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | The Effects of MNT 1 baby dies every 9 minutes from tetanus. 160 babies die each day from tetanus. Kills nearly 60,000 newborn children and a significant number of mothers every year.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | The EFFECTS of Project Eliminate 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.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | These women matter. They deserve to give birth to healthy babies. The Worldwide Message Every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | How can YOU alone make an impact?

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | There is a solution $1.80 will provide 3 vaccinations to prevent future children from contracting MNT.

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | A plan…Eliminate MNT by 2015 HOW? Vaccinate over 129 million mothers Eliminate MNT from the remaining 28 countries Raise 110 million dollars by 2015 The Kiwanis Family must come together

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Donations provide much needed supplies and services such as: Vaccines Syringes Safe Transport and Storage Education to communities Training of heath Workers Donations & Services

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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 Where the funds go…

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Countries with MNT in 2001

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | There has been a 90% reduction in MNT mortality in the last 20 years. More than 119 million women have been immunized with two or more doses of TT vaccine $1,492, raised. Since then…

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Countries with MNT in 2013 MNT was eliminated from 3 countries in 2013 Cameroon eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus - 1/23/2013 Iraq eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus - 5/9/2013 Côte d’Ivoire eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus - 5/18/13 MNT has been eliminated from 31 countries. Map of countries with MNT in 2008

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | How can your club help eliminate MNT?

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Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Visit 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! STEP 1: educate

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Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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! STEP 2: give

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Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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! STEP 3: serve

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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 If you have great ideas and service projects regarding the Eliminate Project them to

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Together, we will eliminate MNT!

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!