The Coalition and its member organizations have compiled the following key resources to assist U.S. citizens who wish to voice their support for child survival programs. New items have recently been added, including background information on the Global Child Survival Act of 2009 (S.1966).

	Advocacy Tools Global Child Survival Act (S.1966) - Summary (pdf) - USCCS Global Child Survival Act (S.1966) - FAQ (pdf) - USCCS Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act (H.R.1410) - Summary (pdf) - USCCS Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act (H.R.1410) - FAQ (pdf) - USCCS Tips on Writing a Letter to the Editor (pdf) - USCCS / RESULTS Tips on Writing an Opinion Editorial Piece (pdf) - USCCS Child Survival: New Survey Shows that Americans Cannot Identify Top Killers of Children Under Five (pdf) - USCCS Child Survival Essentials US Coalition for Child Survival brochure (pdf) Can the world afford to save the lives of 6 million children each year? (abstract) - Lancet Averting Diarrheal Disease in Young Children (pdf) - USCCS Early and Exclusive Breastfeeding: Saving Children's Lives by Supporting Mothers (pdf) - USCCS Malaria: A Deadly Menace to Children (pdf) - USCCS Measles: Making Progress for Children (pdf) - USCCS

Advocacy Links

One of the most important rights that every U.S. citizen possesses is the ability to voice an opinion to his or her elected officials. Several Coalition member organizations offer advocacy tools on their Web sites that will help you use your voice in an effective manner. Links to some of these resources are included here:

Advocacy Tips
American Public Health Association

Advocacy How-Tos
RESULTS

Advocacy Techniques
Save the Children

Advocate
U.S. Fund for UNICEF