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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
Going the distance to ensure lifesaving vitamin A
It’s a bright and sunny day in Mbalmayo, Cameroon, and youthful laughter fills the air. There’s joy in children’s voices
[Read more] about Going the distance to ensure lifesaving vitamin A October 24, 2022
The right nutrition, at the right time, helps young Thu grow strong
Three-year-old Linn Linn Thu lives with his parents and seven siblings, ages 2-18, in Myanmar’s Yae Lae Chaung village. His
[Read more] about The right nutrition, at the right time, helps young Thu grow strong October 11, 2022
First-ever Minnesota Sight Day delivers eyeglasses to folks of all ages [Photo Essay]
At the first-ever Minnesota Sight Day, Helen Keller Intl partnered with Saint Paul Public Schools, VSP Global, Lions KidSight, and
[Read more] about First-ever Minnesota Sight Day delivers eyeglasses to folks of all ages [Photo Essay] August 31, 2022
