Meseret Defar - Closing the Gap

On the Day of the African Child 2009, Save the Children showed a new film with Olympic gold medal winner Meseret Defar helping celebrate the country's recent gains in child survival at the event in Addis Ababa:

As an athlete I know the importance of eating healthy food and taking care of my body. I also know how important it is to close the gap if you want to win the race.

But in Africa, many newborns and children dont have the food and care they need to survive; they need our help to close these gaps.

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[lucasboden]

she's like bjork

[hyra1997]

its a very courageous things to do am sure your fellow athlets and others learn from you. as a fellow citizen i want 2 thank you for doing this

[liboyister]

Keep up the work Defar. We appreciate your effort.

[theredferal]

Meseret, I did know of your work with at risk babies. You are truly a hero for reaching out. Please continue to educate. I will now do as well. You are a beautiful woman in both heart, body and mind.

-From an American