In 1994, Kiwanis International made its promise to the children of the world: to eliminate the most prevalent, preventable cause of mental retardation, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). The successful completion of this mission will rank as one of the world's greatest health-related achievements. 

The following links reflect the great achievements of the Kiwanis family in conquering our mission.

• World leaders 'Say Yes' for children, United National Special Session on Children
• United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorder
• Eliminating iodine deficiency: a global success story
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joins UNICEF and Kiwanis International to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders
• Remarks by J. Brady Anderson, USAID Administrator, 2000 Annual Kiwanis International Convention