Diarrhea: A Significant, Solvable Crisis - Defeat DD

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There are three things we want everyone to know about #2:

Diarrhea is a significant, often deadly, source of suffering for children around the world.
There are simple prevention and treatment solutions, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, to protect children from diarrhea’s consequences.
There remains a lack of sufficient investment in these proven tools.

That’s why we need your voice. If we can’t talk about it, we can’t defeat it.

Stories

These stories highlight the people on the front lines.

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A young individual, Bwacha, smiles confidently with shelves of colorful books in the background. The text on the image highlights Bwacha’s aspiration to become a future lawyer, accompanied by the words “DefeatDD,” “Significant. Solvable.” written on the image.

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A woman, labeled as Meera and an educator, is speaking to a small group of people, including a seated woman in a red sari. The text on the image reads "DEFENDDD" at the top, with "Meera. Educator. Significant. Solvable." at the bottom.

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A woman and a baby sit close together. The woman looks directly at the camera. Text reads: "Catherine. Forward Thinker. Significant. Solvable." The background features a splash of yellow paint.

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A man and two children sitting together inside a rustic setting. The man wears a white shirt with a scarf, and the girl is in a pink shawl. They seem engaged in discussion or learning. Text overlay reads: "The Kumars. Toilet Builders. Significant. Solvable.

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Quotes

You might be surprised to see who is talking about diarrhea!

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A man with short dark hair, wearing dark sunglasses and a black leather jacket, smiles at the camera. The background is a blurred mix of green and purple. The bottom-left corner has the text "DEFEATDD" and "Significant. Solvable.

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A young child with a serious expression looks directly at the camera. Text on the image reads, "What’s the future for kids who grow up sick?" The bottom part displays the message "DEFEATDD. SIGNIFICANT. SOLVABLE." against a teal and dark blue background.

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Myths versus facts

The crisis is more significant – and more solvable – than you might think.

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Text graphic with "MYTH" crossed out in yellow. Below, it reads, "Diarrhea is no more serious than the common cold." An illustration of a tissue box is underneath. The bottom text says "#DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable.

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Text on the image reads: "FACT: Diarrhea is the second leading killer disease of children less than five years old. #DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable." There is an illustration of germs or bacteria at the bottom.

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Text graphic with bold, crossed-out word "MYTH." Beneath, it reads: "Once diarrhea passes, children are out of danger." Illustration of a toilet with hashtag #DEFEATDD and the phrase "Significant. Solvable.

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Text graphic with bold yellow letters at the top spelling "FACT." Below, black text says, "Repeated infections can cause long-term health consequences," with some words highlighted in teal. At the bottom, a doodle of a stomach and the hashtags #DEFEATDD and "Significant. Solvable.

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Text graphic stating "MYTH" with "Diarrhea is a short-term problem" written below. An orange roll of toilet paper illustration is included. Bottom text reads "#DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable.

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Text reads: "FACT. Diarrhea is part of a vicious cycle that can keep families in poverty." Below is a yellow and black icon of two arrows forming a circle around a dollar sign. The hashtag #DEFEATDD and the words "Significant. Solvable." are at the bottom.

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Text over a white background reads "MYTH" with a strike-through line and "Diarrheal disease is too big a problem to solve." Below is an illustration of a globe with orange circles around it. At the bottom, text reads "#DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable.

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A graphic with the headline "FACT" in bold orange text. Below, it states, "There are simple, proven solutions to prevent and treat diarrhea," with some words underlined and highlighted. At the bottom, there's an icon of two hands being washed and the hashtag #DEFEATDD along with the phrase: "Significant. Solvable.

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Image with the word "MYTH" crossed out, stating: "Talking about diarrhea in polite company is offensive." Below is an icon of a poop emoji in an orange circle. At the bottom: "#DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable." The background is white with a subtle texture.

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An infographic reads "FACT" in large letters. Below, it states, "If we can't talk about diarrhea, we can't defeat it," with the words "diarrhea" and "defeat" underlined. A simple icon of three people and a speech bubble is shown, along with the hashtag #DEFEATDD. Text at the bottom reads "Significant. Solvable.

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Photos

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A group of nine smiling children stand together in front of a cracked, dry ground backdrop. A blue banner at the bottom reads "DEFEAT DD - Significant. Solvable.

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A young child with short hair and a curious expression stands indoors. The setting is softly lit and unfocused in the background. Text on the image reads "DEFEATDD: SIGNIFICANT. SOLVABLE.

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A healthcare worker in a white uniform helps a woman care for a small child sitting on her lap. The healthcare worker is holding a cup to the child's mouth. Text reads, "DEFEATDD. SIGNIFICANT. SOLVABLE." in the lower-left corner.

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A woman wearing a blue sari with a floral pattern is speaking to a group of children, who are attentively listening. The setting appears to be a modest room with simple decor. Text at the bottom reads, "DEFEATDD. SIGNIFICANT. SOLVABLE.

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