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A healthcare worker administers a small red vitamin A capsule to a young girl wearing a starry patterned headscarf in Garoua, Cameroon, while other children look on.

Speaking Technically: The Small but Mighty Vitamin Saving Lives and Protecting Sight 

In an interview with Helen Keller’s Fatou Ndiaye, learn how twice-yearly vitamin A supplementation serves as a simple, affordable, and
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October 22, 2026
A group of women in colorful headscarves gathered outdoors in a circle during a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) meeting, counting money and keeping records.

Investing in Women Creates Stronger Communities

Investing in women creates stronger communities. Learn how women in Burkina Faso are coming together through Village Savings and Loan
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October 14, 2026
A wide portrait of Joana Mário standing in the middle of a vibrant, tall green maize field with hands clasped, wearing a red patterned top, matching patterned wrap skirt, and headwrap, set against a backdrop of rolling forested hills under an overcast sky.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Transforms a Farmer’s Future in Mozambique

“In the past, by now I would be worrying about how to feed my children. Now, I am planning for
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October 12, 2026
A smiling man wearing eyeglasses, a white t-shirt, and a patterned cap poses outdoors with arms crossed.

‘I Felt Like I Had Seen Heaven’: Desmond Kamara Regains His Sight After Cataract Surgery

For those who receive treatment, the impact goes beyond restored sight. Regaining vision can mean renewed independence, the ability to
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October 6, 2026
A smiling woman, Koinama, looks lovingly at her 10-month-old daughter, who wears a patterned floral top and looks toward the camera.

The Independent spotlights Sierra Leone’s push to scale prenatal vitamins 

Sierra Leone is a global leader in expanding access to these prenatal vitamins, becoming the first lower-middle-income country in Africa
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September 23, 2026
A health worker sitting with a group of women and a young child under a wooden house in Cambodia, holding educational materials about prenatal vitamins.

Supporting Healthier Pregnancies with Prenatal Vitamins in Cambodia 

To support healthier pregnancies and better birth outcomes, Helen Keller Intl is helping health systems in Cambodia transition from traditional
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September 22, 2026
A health worker administering a Vitamin A capsule drop to a child in Nigeria.

Routine Vitamin A Reaches Nigerian Children Year-Round

By integrating routine vitamin A drops into everyday clinic visits and community outreach, health workers in Ebonyi and Benue states
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September 15, 2026
Young girl with glasses in pink sweatshirt

Removing Barriers to Education with Vision Care

Students who can’t see clearly may struggle to engage in the classroom and with their peers, putting their education at
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September 2, 2026
Opthometrist in Tanzania screens cataract patient

Looking Bravely: Restoring Vision and Possibility in Tanzania

Helen Keller is working to eliminate trachoma and treat cataracts in Tanzania. We recently spoke with Athuman Tawakal about how
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August 18, 2026
Three smiling children enjoy orange flesh sweet potatoes

Nurturing Minds and Bodies in Sierra Leone

77% of Sierra Leoneans lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, according to the World Food Programme. Last year, more
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August 11, 2026