Around the world, community health workers play an essential role in providing access to the healthcare and information people need to live healthy lives. A new three-part research series, co-authored by a team from Helen Keller Intl, aims to deepen our[...]
The generous support of our Helen Keller Intl community makes our work possible. We’re so grateful for your ongoing partnership, which is helping us continue to provide essential health and nutrition services for children and families around the world in[...]
An opinion piece from New York Times writer Nick Kristof highlights the escalating, life-threatening consequences communities around the world now face because of US government cuts to global health programs. He also once again expresses his support for our[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
US Government funding suspensions have put 100 million people at risk of neglected tropical diseases in the countries where we work. We spoke to three colleagues leading this work to get their personal perspectives on the impacts of these funding[...]