

What We Do
We prioritize actions to protect the developing brains and bodies of children and pregnant women. We work to stop the multigenerational cycle of lead poisoning that is endemic in low and middle-income countries.
Lead and mercury are two of the most prevalent pollutants in low and middle-income countries. There is widespread use of, and exposure to, dangerous forms of lead and mercury. Global Burden of Disease data indicate lead and mercury exposure pose a greater risk than all other Top Ten Chemicals of Concern identified by WHO.

REPORT
The Toxic Truth:
Children’s Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential
UNICEF and Pure Earth Call for Urgent Action to Protect 800 Million Children Affected by Lead