5 Simple Ways to Help Children Live Past 5 Years

Infants and children under the age of five are the most vulnerable members of society to poverty, disease, and hunger. Here are five ways to help children live past five years.

1. Provide Clean Water ($15)

Dirty water is responsible for one out of five deaths of children under the age of five. Dirty water also causes diarrhea, a leading cause of malnutrition (see #3). World Help builds wells for about $15 per person. Donate $15 today and make a difference in a child’s life.

2. Give a Mosquito Net ($25)

Malaria is the third largest killer of children worldwide. Mosquito nets protect children in their beds at night, when malaria-infected tsetse flies are the most active. It’s a simple solution that has proven effective in several different African countries. Donate a mosquito net for $25 through World Help and allow a young child to sleep in safety.

3. Rescue a Child From Malnutrition ($50)

Nearly 50 percent of all child deaths under 5 years old are linked to malnutrition. World Help’s Operation Baby Rescue program provides infants and children who are starving to death with long-term medical care, nutritional food, and supplements to help them fully recover. Help save a child’s life today for $50.

4. Vaccinate a Child ($50)

Vaccinations are an effective way to protect children in poverty-stricken areas from preventable diseases. Some of the most deadly diseases for children, such as measles, pneumonia, and tetanus, can be warded off by vaccinations. Provide one child with the vaccinations they need through World Help for $50.

5. Give a Family a Long-Lasting Source of Food ($25 — $160)

Giving a fruit tree may not immediately sound like a way to save a child’s life. However, giving a family a long-term source of food protects children from malnutrition and strengthens their immune systems to fight against diseases. Give a family garden seeds for $25, a fruit tree for $30, or a beehive for $160 through World Help.

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