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I was pleased to find out that they have both a domestic program as well as an international one. I'm not against helping out internationally, but it's really nice to see help focused on the undernourished people right here as well!
ReplyDeleteThey reach 70,000 children, pregnant women and mothers who are deficient in vitamins. The domestic program is extremely helpful and benefits many. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI learned that in the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013
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I learned on the domestic program that The multivitamins they distribute (both children's and women's) are manufactured to our specific formulation and specifications, which are in accordance with those recommended by the WHO and UNICEF.
ReplyDeleteVitamin Angels reduces child mortality worldwide by connecting essential nutrients with infants and children under five
ReplyDeleteI learned 26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins*
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I learned that one third of all childhood deaths are attributable to malnutrition.
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ReplyDeleteThat in the domestic program the multivitamins that they distribute (both children's and women's) are manufactured to their specific formulation and specifications which are in accordance with those recommended by the WHO and UNICEF.
ReplyDeleteI learned: "In the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013."
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Vitamin Angels has helped kids in 50 countries get vitamins.
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ReplyDeleteI've learned that 190 million children are in dire need of nutrients in order to survive and thrive.
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteOne in three children worldwide is undernourished.
ReplyDeleteI learned that Vitamin Angels distributes daily multivitamins to children under five, new mothers and pregnant women in the U.S
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I read that their mission is to reach tens of thousands of children, new mothers and pregnant women with daily multivitamins that you and I might take for granted or even just forget to take.
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I learned In the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteThe organization provides more than 20 million children around the world with vital nutrients!
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I learned that Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five,new moms & pregnant women with their daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI learned that in the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
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I learned One in three children worldwide is undernourished.
ReplyDeleteOne in three children worldwide is undernourished.
ReplyDeleteVitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI learned that in the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to learn they have both an international and a domestic program. Help starts at home! What am amazing program.
ReplyDeleteI learned that just a 25 cents donation can give one child with two doses of vitamin A.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they not only have domestic programs but they are also an international program.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful program for children and mothers that may be vitamin deficient whether due to economic or location both domestic and internationally.
ReplyDeletei learned that 26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins*
ReplyDeleteIn nearly 50 countries. And the goal is 30 mil this year!
69,700 children & moms reached with multivitamins in 2012, that's amazing
ReplyDeleteI learned that Vitamin Angels helps at-risk populations like children and pregnant women within broader at-need communities. And, that we have the opportunity to use our purchases to support charity.
ReplyDelete26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins in nearly 50 countries with the help of over 200 field partners...wow!
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I learned there's both a domestic and international program.
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I learned that they are trying to provide a cost-effective solution to childhood undernutrition.
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ReplyDeleteI learned that Vitamin Angels’ domestic program is coordinated through a network of grass roots organizations.
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I learned that 69,700 children & moms in the US received vitamins 2012.
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I learned that they have both a domestic and an international program.
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
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I learned that "The multivitamins we distribute (both children’s and women’s) are manufactured to our formulation and specifications, which are in accordance with those recommended by the WHO and UNICEF. " This is great..this organization is helping people all over the world and making sure that the vitamins are safe! Thanks for letting me know about this group!
ReplyDeleteVitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013 in the United States
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They hope to reach 30,000,000 children in 2013
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I learned that one third of all childhood deaths are attributable to malnutrition
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1 in 3 children worldwide is malnourished :(
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that domestically, Vitamin Angels is working with WIC .."Vitamin Angels’ domestic program is coordinated through a network of grass roots organizations, including pregnancy resource centers and national organizations with a network of local operations, such as Feeding America, food banks, the National Association of Free Clinics, and WIC.".
ReplyDeleteThey are helping children internationally with Vitamin A deficiencies.
ReplyDeleteTheir goal for 2013 is to help 30000000 women and children
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ReplyDeleteVitamin Angels’ domestic program is coordinated through a network of grass roots organizations, including pregnancy resource centers and national organizations with a network of local operations, such as Feeding America, food banks, the National Association of Free Clinics, and WIC.
26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins. In nearly 50 countries. With the help of over 200 field partners
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ReplyDeleteI learned that Vitamin Angels reduces child mortality worldwide by connecting essential nutrients with infants and children under five!
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learned it is organized through grassroots which I love!
ReplyDeleteI learned that they rely exclusively on private contributions!
ReplyDeleteI learned that Vitamin Angels has reached 1274 in my home state of NC. 612 children and 662 women.
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I learned that In the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
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I learned they have a goal of reaching 30,000,000 children and mothers in need of vitamins in 2013.
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I like that they are working with babies and moms here in the U.S. to help vitamin deficiencies!
ReplyDeleteI learned you can join team vitamin angels as a runner! This is something I plan to do.
ReplyDeleteOne in three children worldwide is undernourished.
ReplyDeleteI learned In the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this program before. I like that they are providing education for moms and that they are domestic and international.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that this wonderful organization provides vitamin A for 107,500 children, multivitamins for 7,732 children, prenatal vitamins for 2,485 women in the Philippines.
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In the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteThey will have gmo labeling on everything in their store by 2015
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ReplyDeletethe vitamins are to the recommendations of WHO and UNICEF
ReplyDeleteI learned that one third of all childhood deaths are attributable to malnutrition :(
ReplyDeleteI learned 26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins*
ReplyDeleteIn nearly 50 countries
With the help of over 200 field partners
I learned that the domestic program is a series of grassroots organization including food banks, WIC, and other programs.
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S., Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
ReplyDeleteThey have both a domestic and international program.
ReplyDeleteVitamin Angels reduces child mortality worldwide by connecting essential nutrients with infants and children under five.
ReplyDelete26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins
ReplyDeleteI learned that 26,856,000 children & mothers reached with vitamins*
ReplyDeleteIn nearly 50 countries
With the help of over 200 field partners
69,700 children & moms reached with multivitamins in 2012
ReplyDeleteIn the US alone, Vitamin Angels is working to reach 70,000 children under the age of five, new mothers, and pregnant women with daily multivitamins in 2013.
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They don't only focus on international issues but those in the US as well.
ReplyDeleteI learned that every one in three children are malnourished. This is so disappointing but it's great programs it will help.
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I learned that vitamin angels has helped more than 26 million mothers and children
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I can't believe that they reached over 26 million children and mothers in 2012.
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I was happy to see that there are both a domestic and international program. I love that we help other countries, nut sadly our own country needs lots of help itself.
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