ENHANCE HEALTH FOR ALL
Mosquito nets, latrines, and water wells & catchments

OFDC believes every human deserves the right to basic health needs such as sanitation and clean water.

Health care in developing countries is virtually nonexistent. Nearly half the world's child death occur in Africa due to malaria, AIDS and diarrheal diseases.

Your OFDC donation purchases supplies to build latrines, water wells and catchments for rural schools. Parents provide 20% of the cost along with the unskilled labor, creating a sense of of pride and ownership.

Your OFDC donation buys mosquito nets so children can sleep protected from malaria-carrying mosquitoes. During the rainy season, ponds become mosquito breeding grounds. Sadly, 90 Kenyan children under the age of five die every day from malaria simply because their families cannot afford to purchase a net.

For as little as $5 - the price of a mosquito net - you can save the life of a child.

In developing countries:

• one-fifth of children will die by the age of five
• many illnesses which were eradicated years ago in the developed world, such as malaria and typhoid, still claim millions of lives
• most births are unattended by a doctor and prenatal care is minimal or non-existent

War, famine, lack of quality medical facilities, shame and secrecy have fueled epidemics in many poor countries. Rural areas are especially susceptible.

Since 1999:

• 16 remote, rural clinics and schools with no electricity or running water received basic medical supplies.
• 3,900 women trained in general and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS awareness, women's rights under Kenyan law and simple business practices.
• 4,500 mosquito nets distributed to protect sleeping children from malaria-carrying mosquitoes (2 to 4 children share one net).
• 3,400 children ill with malaria received malaria medication and avoided potential child death.
• 83 latrines built: 80% OFDC donor funds and 20% village contributions. The villagers provide the labor.
• 47 water wells built: 80% OFDC donor funds and 20% village contributions. The villagers provide the labor.
• 32 water tanks for the storage of rain water donated
• The value of sanitation and clean water continues to increase among villagers due to your donation.