Food for Thought
120,000 African children, some as young as 7 years old, are participating in armed conflicts.
Between 12 and 14 million children have been orphaned by AIDS.
In sub-Saharan Africa, measles takes the life of a child nearly every minute of every day. An effective measles vaccine costs as little as $1.00 per child.
43% of children in Africa do not have safe, accessible drinking water. 64% do not have adequate sanitation. Only 57% are enrolled in primary education and only 1 in 3 of those finish school.
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Tuesday August 19, 2008
facts & figures
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FACT CHECK:
Lest we forget why we're here and what can be accomplished if we all work together:
1. One in 6 African children dies before the age of 5.
2. Thousands of children are trafficked every year--forced to work as slaves, to beg on the streets, to sell drugs, as subjects of pornography, or for prostitution.
3. It is widely believed in many tribal cultures in Africa that a man can be cured of AIDS by sleeping with a virgin. This myth leaves many, many young girls vulnerable to rape.
Only education can break this cycle.
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Lest we forget why we're here and what can be accomplished if we all work together:
1. One in 6 African children dies before the age of 5.
2. Thousands of children are trafficked every year--forced to work as slaves, to beg on the streets, to sell drugs, as subjects of pornography, or for prostitution.
3. It is widely believed in many tribal cultures in Africa that a man can be cured of AIDS by sleeping with a virgin. This myth leaves many, many young girls vulnerable to rape.
Only education can break this cycle.
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