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Over 5 million kids worlwide under age 5 die each year from highly preventable diseases.
1 in 3 have access to reliable, clean water.
(more data below)  With nearly 150 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
Nigeria shares its 2,513 mile border with four nations: Chad, Cameroon, Benin, and Niger.The unemployment rate is approximately 65%.
Most people earn $1-2 per day.
An uncooked chicken costs about $16.
Firewood is the principal fuel used for cooking.
The nation is approximately 45% Muslim and 45% Christian.
Our work is based in Jos, with some 2 million inhabitants and no trash pick-up!
Electricity is often only on a few hours a day. In the country, there is often none.
Nigeria is the world's 6 largest producer of oil.
The average life expectancy in Nigeria is 46 years.
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