You really can make a difference. You can do something to urge our politicians to act. Every day, 24,000 children younger than 5 die — and 80% of the time, neglect is the main cause of death. This is not neglect by parents or family members, but rather governments’ neglect of the fundamental needs of young children and their mothers.

Do something right now to help change that.

Let your MP know that you’re pleased Canada is making child and maternal health a priority at the G8 Summit, but that concrete action must be taken if child and maternal deaths are to be prevented.

Tell the Canadian government it must put an end to so many needless deaths by taking concrete action at the 2010 G8 Summit. You’ll be redirected to www.childhealthnow.com/act where you can speak up loud and clear.

All eyes are on Canada in 2010, especially since we started the year off with an Olympic-sized shot of goodwill. Let’s carry it through to the G8 Summit. Come onboard and stay engaged to help us prevent needless child deaths.

You’ll connect with other like-minded folks and provide the groundswell of support we need to make the G8 sit up and take notice.

Regular, informative email updates will keep you connected to Five for 5 throughout the year. You’ll also receive updates on other critical global issues affecting children and learn what you can do to ensure justice for them.

The best way to change a child’s life is to help his or her community become a better place in which to grow up. Child sponsorship is a great way to address a child’s health needs and the wider needs of his or her community. Your commitment of $35 a month provides access to essentials such as:

Your generosity makes a world of difference.