The Ghetto Kids
The Ghetto Kids story
The Ghetto Kids story
Nothing should hold these amazing, talented children back from their potential -- but living with malaria daily, the Ghetto Kids know the harsh setbacks and struggles associated with the disease all too well.
From Kampala, Uganda, the Ghetto Kids have become the latest Zero Malaria ambassadors to help fight a disease that they have all experienced far too many times.
Nothing should hold these amazing, talented children back from their potential -- but living with malaria daily, they know the harsh setbacks and struggles associated with the disease all too well.
They have taken part in the Change the Story campaign that is about ensuring grown ups who make decisions listen to children's stories and hear their experiences.
The decisions leaders make today will determine the futures of millions of children across the world.
Malaria threatens the health and dreams of millions of children, including Nahia
For Nahia, 8, and her mother Zam, each night's sleep beneath an insecticide-treated net is a small yet vital defense against mosquito bites and malaria.
“My dream is to become a lawyer, doctor, dancer,” Nahia says, “and I like ballet so much.”
