Did you know that. . . Two billion people world-wide
are affected by Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) and Schistosomes (also commonly referred to as “worms”). These infections account for
over 40 percent of the worldwide burden of all tropical diseases,
excluding malaria. While many infections are chronic and non-life
threatening, 300 million of those infected suffer from this severe illness, and over 150,000 die annually. Children in low and middle income countries
are particularly vulnerable, and the infections cause health problems that
both impair physical and mental development, and limit attendance and
performance in school, hampering a child’s development. | Our Goal Deworm as many school children as possible annually with the help of volunteers, teachers and community health care providers. Our Mission To organize a sustained deworming outreach program in schools to treat children with worm infections while improving education through an integrated school health program that includes the key elements of the FRESH (Focus Resources on Effective School Health) framework.  | What you can do Join us in Ghana in 2012 as a Volunteer as we deworm children in Africa. Learn more about volunteering this summer with Deworm Ghana 2012 by clicking on the tab 'Volunteer'. Fundraising and Donations: You can organize a small event with your friends to raise any pennies towards the outreach. It costs just $0.50 to treat a child who has worms. You can make your donation by clicking here.  |
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