By Chandler Jordana | Development Director
According to the World Bank, Mali has the sixth-highest infant mortality rate in the world. Rural areas such as Ouelessebougou have rates that are even considerably lower than urban areas such as Bamako and Timbuktu. However, there is cause for optimism, as your donations are beginning to change that statistic.
Our 2016-2017 program year recently ended, and because of the philanthropic spirit and generosity of our donors, we were able to vaccinate 5,543 pregnant women and children over a 12-month span. That is an average of over 15 individuals every single day. In a country with an infant mortality rate of 68 deaths per 1,000 live births, this means that Alliance vaccinations are saving an average of one life every single day. In reality, it is not the Alliance that is responsible, but it is our generous donors with their contributions from $50 to $5,000, and from $10 to $10,000. Vaccination packages for one child cost approximately $5, meaning that a life can be saved for the cost of a cup of coffee.
We have already come so far with this project because of your genuine concern for humanity, even for those that reside far away from you. On behalf of the Ouelessebougou Alliance, our Mali and Salt Lake City staff, and the thousands of village children and women who call the Ouelessebougou region home, Happy Holidays and most importantly, thank you.
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