In places of poverty, the first five years of a child’s life are the most deadly — and if a child lives to the age of 5, his or her chances for survival increase dramatically. There are a few basic reasons why children under 5 die of preventable causes — such as severe malnutrition, diarrhea, malaria, and neonatal infections — and there are simple solutions to prevent those causes. The Survive to Five™ Challenge is World Vision’s focused, high-impact way to give children every chance for survival. Here are some images that show World Vision’s interventions to help stop preventable child deaths around the world — made possible with the support of our generous donors. * * * * * ...
PHOTOS: Helping vulnerable children survive to 5
