The UN Foundation Unveiled Shot@Life Campaign | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The United Nations Foundation today revealed Shot@Life, a new campaign to expand access to life-saving vaccines for children in developing countries. A national grassroots movement, Shot@Life will educate, connect and empower Americans to champion vaccines as one of the most cost-effective ways to save children’s lives around the world.
 
“Building on the success of the UN Foundation’s other campaigns, we are honored to partner with leading experts in vaccine advocacy and delivery to work on the noble and urgent cause of increasing global access to immunizations,” said Timothy E. Wirth, President of the UN Foundation. “Shot@Life’s groundbreaking partnership will bring hope to millions of parents around the world that their children will have a lifetime of protection from deadly and disabling diseases.”

To read the full press release, visit the Shot@Life web site.