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Little Things Make Big Differences: A Story about Malaria
Inspire children in the United States to help fight malaria by exploring the story of Rehema, a young malaria-survivor from Tanzania.
Overview
Meet Rehema, a young girl who lives in the African country of Tanzania. Rehema was infected with malaria when she was a baby, but she survived because her parents were able to get treatment for her. In her story, Rehema shares how children in the United States can help fight malaria.
This book is a perfect way to educate children on this life-threatening disease and inspire them to stand up for the cause. After reading the book, take action!
Pray—Remember those who suffer from malaria and those who are working to prevent, treat, and contain the disease.
Learn—Ask more questions about malaria.
Advocate—Write a letter to your senator and ask them to support funding for programs to prevent malaria.
Give—Hold a fund-raiser at church or school to raise money for Lutheran Malaria Initiative.
What Is Malaria?
About the Author
Rev. John Nunes is the former president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, and his wife Monique is the Assistant Director of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University. Lutheran World Relief serves around the world through programming in international relief, development, advocacy, and social responsibility. LWR is a ministry of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, supported by individuals and parish groups.
Meet Rehema, a young girl who lives in the African country of Tanzania. Rehema was infected with malaria when she was a baby, but she survived because her parents were able to get treatment for her. In her story, Rehema shares how children in the United States can help fight malaria.
This book is a perfect way to educate children on this life-threatening disease and inspire them to stand up for the cause. After reading the book, take action!
Pray—Remember those who suffer from malaria and those who are working to prevent, treat, and contain the disease.
Learn—Ask more questions about malaria.
Advocate—Write a letter to your senator and ask them to support funding for programs to prevent malaria.
Give—Hold a fund-raiser at church or school to raise money for Lutheran Malaria Initiative.
What Is Malaria?
One little bite from one mosquito doesn't seem like a big deal, but if that mosquito carries the parasite that causes malaria, its bite can be very serious. Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases, and it can be deadly. Each year, one million people die of malaria-that's one death every 30 seconds. In Africa, 75 percent of the malaria victims are children.
About the Author
Rev. John Nunes is the former president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, and his wife Monique is the Assistant Director of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University. Lutheran World Relief serves around the world through programming in international relief, development, advocacy, and social responsibility. LWR is a ministry of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, supported by individuals and parish groups.
| ISBN-13 | 9780758616654 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Arthur Nunes; Monique Nunes |
| Illustrators | Mark Schroder |
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