C N H | K E Y C L U B | Updated by: District Projects & Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committees California-Nevada-Hawaii District August 2012 Presented by: CNH Crystel Crisol, D27N Executive Assistant Jessica Lee, D27N Executive Assistant THE PROJECT

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | ELIMINATE M aternal & N eonatal T etanus What does MNT stand for?

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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. A Partnership. A Commitment. +

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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. What is MNT?

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 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. Who suffers from MNT?

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

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 1 baby dies every 9 minutes from tetanus. 160 babies die each day from tetanus. Kills nearly 60,000 newborn children every year. Statistics

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | MNT has been eliminated in 20 countries since 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. Several Facts

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

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | 4CYE8c By the Numbers

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | $1.80 will provide 3 vaccinations to protect and prevent any future children and their mothers from MNT. There is a Solution

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Donate to provide much needed supplies: Vaccines Syringes Provide Services: Safe Transport and Storage Education to communities Training of heath Workers What does your money provide?

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 | Countries with MNT in 2008

Training Topic: The Eliminate Project CNH Key Club District CNH | Countries with MNT in 2015

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 | 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 A Plan

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 What these funds go to:

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! Step 1: Educate 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!

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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! 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 Step 3: Serve

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

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! Open Forum