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Every Child Deserves a 5th Birthday. The U.S. Government’s Contribution to A Promise Renewed.

How do we work together to end preventable child deaths? It starts with unity and purpose. Global leaders are coming together to focus on proven solutions that will give children around the world further hope of survival. Learn more about the different events around the world, the solutions that save lives, and the stories of projects and programs that are successfully ending child deaths.

Events

Call to Action: Child Survival Summit – India

The Call to Action: Child Survival Summit was held in Chennai, India, on February 7–9, 2013, to enable the Government of India to launch a strategic roadmap for accelerating child survival and development in the near future and beyond 2015.

African Leadership for Child Survival: A Promise Renewed – Ethiopia

On January 16–18, 2013, the Government of Ethiopia convened a meeting of African ministers of health and global experts aimed at accelerating reductions in preventable child deaths through sharper national plans and improved monitoring and evaluation.

Child Survival Call to Action – Washington D.C.

The Child Survival Call to Action event was held on June 14–15, 2012, in Washington, D.C., to help unify and mobilize the global movement to end preventable child deaths.

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Solutions

Most of what we need to do to end preventable child deaths is inexpensive and evidence based. USAID is working with partners and encouraging country ownership in this fight. Together, we are using low-cost, high-impact solutions such as family planning, nutrition, clean cord care, and much more to help more children reach age 5.

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Stories of Hope

When faced with adversity, many people come together to implement proven, effective solutions, and save children's lives. Read about the projects and programs that are helping to end preventable child deaths right now.

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