New York Times Editorial Praises ‘Nifty, Elegant and Cheap’ Interventions to Combat Malnutrition
In an opinion piece for The New York Times, writer Nicholas Kristof champions the “nifty, elegant and cheap solutions to global hunger” advanced by Helen Keller[...] ‘A Legacy of Progress’ at Risk: Baltimore Sun Op-ed Warns of Devastating Impacts of Disease Prevention Cuts
In an op-ed for The Baltimore Sun, Helen Keller’s Dr. Angela Weaver reflects on the remarkable progress made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, warning that our hard-won gains are now at[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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.[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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[...]