Save the Children launched a new global initiative, chaired by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, to save the lives of millions of children who die each year from treatable or preventable causes in developing countries.  

 The new initiative- Survive to 5- addresses the almost 10 million children who die every year before their fifth birthday, the subject of MDG 4 on child mortality. Most of these deaths are preventable with a package of low-cost health interventions such as immunizations, insecticide-treated bednets, oral rehydration therapy, and by making health care available to the poorest and most vulnerable mothers and children.  

In addition to raising funds, the initiative seeks to public support for the importance of child survival and other global poverty issues. Senator Frist is also a co-chair of the ONE Vote 08 initiative. 

Save the Children is calling on governments to increase their political and financial support for proven solutions that save the lives of mothers, children and newborns. Save is also working to support and have passed the Global Child Survival Act, which would authorize increased resources and require a comprehensive U.S. strategy for improving maternal, newborn, and child health.

 
To read more about the initiative go to www.savethechildren.org