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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
Board member Jean Trebek speaks about Helen Keller Intl on UBS On-Air Conversations
Recently, Jean Trebek, Helen Keller Intl Board of Trustees and CEO of Inside Wink, sat down with Sarah Salomon, Head
[Read more] about Board member Jean Trebek speaks about Helen Keller Intl on UBS On-Air Conversations August 4, 2022
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week [Photo Essay]
Every day, mothers impart superpowers to their babies through the miracle of breast milk. Breast milk remains one of the
[Read more] about Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week [Photo Essay] August 3, 2022
Bright Sight for a Bright Future
Diboke, age 13, and her younger sister Ebokolo, age 11, live in a happy yet modest home with their parents
[Read more] about Bright Sight for a Bright Future July 8, 2022
Missing out on school and social life because of vision impairment
Many high school students worry about their grades, their friendships, and their futures. Mary, a junior living in Elizabeth, New
[Read more] about Missing out on school and social life because of vision impairment June 30, 2022
