Vaccinate Children and Prevent NINE Diseases

We are thrilled to provide you with an update on the impactful work being carried out by the Ouelessebougou Alliance in the rural region of Ouelessebougou, Mali. Thanks to your generous support, we have been able to continue our vital mission of vaccinating children against prevalent and life-threatening diseases.

In December 2023, our dedicated team administered vaccines to 1,233 children and 801 pregnant women. This initiative marked a significant milestone in our efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of the community. Fast forward to January 2024, and we are proud to report that we extended our reach even further, vaccinating 1,240 children and 783 pregnant women.

These numbers represent more than just statistics; they symbolize the countless lives being saved and futures being protected. Every child and mother vaccinated is a testament to the profound impact of our collective efforts. The gratitude expressed by the beneficiaries underscores the significance of your contributions in making this possible.

As we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic and other obstacles, your ongoing support remains crucial. Together, we are making tangible strides towards healthier, happier communities in Ouelessebougou and beyond.

Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to our cause. Your belief in our mission fuels our determination to effect positive change, one vaccination at a time.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Amanda

The Ouelessebougou Alliance successfully ensured the administration life-saving vaccines throughout the month of October. We are excited to share with you the remarkable statistics showcasing the number of vaccines distributed and the inspiring stories of individuals whose lives were transformed.

October 2023:

Children : 1225

Pregnant women : 823

“ I did not believe the importance of vaccinations until this year. I met Djiba, the Field Director of the Ouelessebougou Alliance in our village of Siembougou who explained to me how important is the vaccinations, particularly how they prevent diseases and save the lives of children. Unfortunately, two of my children passed away this year in a week because of measles and meningitis . The first child was five years old and the second one was three years old. I denied the vaccinations since I was a little boy in my rural area of Keleyadougou. The following days after the passing of my children, Djiba took my third child of one year old to vaccinate against measles, meningitis, tetanus, hepatitis A and B. Four days later, my child got the symptoms of measles and meningitis. I went to the hospital with him and fortunately, son did not die and since then I started loving vaccinating my children and even any children in my family and my villages. I volunteer my time to organize the vaccinations and ask parents to bring their children to the clinics for vaccinations. I am one of the best supporters of vaccinations in our village and surrounding villages. I am here today with seven children including mine to follow their childhood routine vaccinations. My child is alive because of vaccinations. I do not wait my wife to take my child to the clinic for vaccinations. I check the vaccinations dates and take him to the clinics on time and I do not want him to miss any of

his childhood vaccinations,” Moussa Doumbia a father of child in the village of Siembougou.

“ The way people say that water is life is exactly the same way for children vaccinations—baby  is vaccinations. It means that without water there is no life and without vaccinations there are no babies—especially in rural areas of Mali where there is so much need of vaccinations and  infantile death rate is really high. The vaccination program change and save lives. In our community “ Siratou Bagayoko, a mother of five children in the village of Folona.

“ I used to walk two hours with my baby on my back to get vaccinations in our nearest community health center. Because of the Ouelessebougou  Alliance, we do our vaccinations in our village. It gives stipends to the vaccinators for their time and gas to come to our villages—all our children get vaccinated and less children die because of preventable diseases compare to back in 2000 “, Mariama Diarra, a primary school teacher in the village of Zelambougou 

“ Two of my first borns were still borns and then since I started doing all my pregnancies vaccinations and other procedures, I have not lost any kids and my children are healthier and happier than the previous. The reason of that is following all the routine vaccinations. “ Adiaratou a household in the village of Sounsounkoro 

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