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.
Deworm as many school children as possible annually with the help of volunteers, teachers and community health care providers.
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.