Saving Africa Calculator
Updated: August 06, 2008
Malaria kills 3,000 people a day, 1 million a year, and most of the world doesn't know it exists. But for a disease that's been wiped from the globe's richest countries, it persists among the poor, and in Africa, where it continues to be one of the continent's leading causes of death. Be part of the solution: Find out more about malaria, then learn what you can do to help stop it.
It's the poorest region on Earth, where most people survive on less than $1 a day. Find out what your spending habits could buy in Africa, and how many lives you could save.
Stopping a Killer
Malaria is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world, particularly in Africa. Visit Mozambique and find out what's being done to stop it.
Video: Welcome to our Village
Church members at a village outside Maputo, Mozambique welcome Channel One with a traditional song.
Video: The Mall in Mozambique
Take a stroll through a mercado, or market, in Maputo, Mozambique, and get schooled in the art of bartering.
Video: African Village Tour
Take a tour of Claudina's village in Motaze, near Maputo, Mozambique. She walks up to five hours every day just to provide water for her family.
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