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Welcome to Safe Kids Worldwide

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under.

More than 450 coalitions in 16 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families.

The organization was founded in 1987 by Children's National Medical Center with support from Johnson & Johnson. Safe Kids Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C. 

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June 8, 2009 - Safe Kids Austria's Child Safety House Graz Wins First Austrian Award for Health Communications

In May 2009, the Austrian Academy for Preventive Medicine and Health Communication introduced the first Austrian Award for Health Communications. The jury elected BÄRENBURG, the Child Safety House Graz, to be one of the three winners.

Dec 10, 2008 - Safe Kids Worldwide Applauds World Report on Child Injury Prevention

Mother and Boy in VietnamSafe Kids Worldwide President & Chief Executive Officer Mitch Stoller joined world health leaders in supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s World Report on Child Injury Prevention (2008) launched today in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

In its statement, Safe Kids Worldwide applauded the goals and action steps outlined in the World Report, and committed the weight of its 17-member country network in support of the WHO/UNICEF’s call to action to reduce the number of childhood injuries and deaths around the world. 


Marty Eichelberger, Founder and Director
of Safe Kids Worldwide

 

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