The partner of International Pastoral da Criança (Child´s Pastoral) called Purific, will produce 500,000 oral rehydration solution spoons in several languages. In January and February 2010 the first 40,220 spoons in Spanish were delivered.
These spoons will be distributed free of charge to poor families with children and pregnant women followed by the Pastoral da Criança in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. Along with the distribution, the leaders of Pastoral da Criança will instruct families how to prepare the solution and importance of its use to prevent dehydration.
The International Pastoral da Criança appreciates having Purific as partner in the effort to build a more just and fraternal society "so that all children may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10.10).