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3 Things to be Optimistic about in 2023
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller Just like
[Read more] about 3 Things to be Optimistic about in 2023 January 10, 2023
Helen Keller Intl Appoints Shawn K. Baker as Chief Program Officer
Baker will lead global efforts to help children and families access critical nutrition and healthcare during the worst hunger crisis
[Read more] about Helen Keller Intl Appoints Shawn K. Baker as Chief Program Officer January 3, 2023
“Binti to Binti” in Kenya helps mothers ensure the health of their children
Patience Pendo, a young mother of two expecting her third child, had a feeling that her pregnancy would pose difficulties.
[Read more] about “Binti to Binti” in Kenya helps mothers ensure the health of their children December 27, 2022
Creating the vision for students to thrive in Cameroon [PHOTO ESSAY]
After many decades of eye health being largely ignored in Africa, Helen Keller is teaming up with partners in Cameroon
[Read more] about Creating the vision for students to thrive in Cameroon [PHOTO ESSAY] December 15, 2022
New parents strive to make their next meal more accessible
Relying on day-to-day income has never been comfortable for Nirmala and Laxman Basnet. The couple, from a remote village in
[Read more] about New parents strive to make their next meal more accessible December 5, 2022
Mothers face difficult choices for children’s health in Cambodia
Mrs. Prum Sreymom is a 20-year-old mother living with her husband and her healthy 19-month-old daughter Sovannyta in northern Cambodia.
[Read more] about Mothers face difficult choices for children’s health in Cambodia November 21, 2022
As hunger mounts, children are at greatest risk
The combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crises, and war in Ukraine have delivered a terrible blow to families
[Read more] about As hunger mounts, children are at greatest risk November 16, 2022
Meet Ajanie: Our one millionth New York City vision student
Halloween this year was a day for extra celebration at the Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration in Brooklyn,
[Read more] about Meet Ajanie: Our one millionth New York City vision student November 10, 2022
Hamman learns new farming skills to support his displaced family
One midnight, eight years ago, five-year-old Hamman Ahmadu and his family narrowly escaped with their lives from their home in
[Read more] about Hamman learns new farming skills to support his displaced family November 3, 2022
Helen Keller Intl and Partners Celebrate Vision Milestone, Screening One Million Students in New York City
Established in 1994, Helen Keller Intl’s US-based vision work helps students reach their true potential by providing in-school vision screenings,
[Read more] about Helen Keller Intl and Partners Celebrate Vision Milestone, Screening One Million Students in New York City October 31, 2022
