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Children lined up to receive schistosomiasis treatment from a community health worker.
Multi-Country
‘A Legacy of Progress’ at Risk: Baltimore Sun Op-ed Warns of Devastating Impacts of Disease Prevention Cuts

‘A Legacy of Progress’ at Risk: Baltimore Sun Op-ed Warns of Devastating Impacts of Disease Prevention CutsThe Baltimore Sun published a powerful opinion piece by Dr. Angela Weaver, Helen Keller Intl’s Vice President of Neglected Tropical Diseases. In[...]

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June 13, 2025

A large group of people sit outside in a community in Mozambique listening to a man speak.
Mozambique
Combatting Malnutrition in Mozambique Communities

Efero Wilson's two-year-old son, Vasco Patreque, was listless and wasn’t interested in playing. She was concerned that he also had unexplained swelling in some areas of his[...]

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June 9, 2025

A man in Cameroon hands a pill to a woman as another woman looks on.
Media Mention
NPR Highlights Disease Prevention Work Imperiled by Funding Cuts: ‘We Were on the Brink of Elimination.”

A story from NPR highlights the risks to the remarkable progress made in the global fight against neglected tropical[...]

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June 5, 2025

A woman has her height measured while others wait to receive medication for neglected tropical diseases in Burkina Faso.
Media Mention
Politico: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work Threaten Decades of Progress

A recent piece in Politico highlights Helen Keller’s efforts to treat and prevent neglected tropical diseases ‒ work now imperiled by US government funding cuts.[...]

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June 3, 2025

A woman hands a boy a pill.
Media Mention
Science Details Fallout of Cuts to Helen Keller’s Neglected Tropical Disease Work: ‘We Risk Losing the Gains We’ve Made’

A recent Science magazine article highlights the devastating impact of the US government’s decision to end funding for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical[...]

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May 21, 2025

Group of women listening to health education session
Nigeria
Speaking Technically: Improving Nutrition for Displaced Families in Nigeria

We recently spoke with Donna J. Jultuda, State Coordinator for Helen Keller Intl in Adamawa, Nigeria.  Donna has led our work to improve health and nutrition for women and children among internally displaced people in Adamawa since[...]

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Child's arm being measured for malnutrition assessment in Nigeria
Media Mention
AP Reports Life-Threatening Impacts of US Government Funding Cuts

In a recent Associated Press article, journalist Taiwo Adebayo highlights the deadly consequences of the United States government funding cuts for children facing[...]

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May 19, 2025

Kids smiling and posing joyfully in classroom.
Press Release
“Spirit of Helen Keller Award” Ceremony honoring Mr. Brieuc Pont for his commitment to the fight against malnutrition

On May 19, 2025, Helen Keller Intl and Helen Keller Europe will present the Spirit of Helen Keller Award to Mr. Brieuc Pont, in recognition of his key role in the global mobilization against malnutrition during the Nutrition for Growth[...]

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Women in colorful dresses at training session in Kenya.
Kenya
Peer Support Groups Improve Maternal Health in Kenya

During her first pregnancy, Mary Furaha didn’t attend any prenatal care appointments. Her second pregnancy is different. The 23-year-old is not only regularly visiting her healthcare provider but is also attending a peer support group for pregnant women in[...]

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May 8, 2025

A woman in Nepal displays a diagram of climate-smart agricultural techniques to a group of people.
Nepal
Village Model Farmer Strengthens Nutrition and Resilience in Nepal

Paru Thapa is training other farmers in her village in Nepal to improve nutrition and food[...]

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May 5, 2025

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