For most of his life, Ibrahim had a hard time imagining his future. Unknown to him, Ibrahim was experiencing severe trachomatous trichiasis, the long-term consequence of repeated trachoma infections, which causes the eyelashes to turn inward, brushing the[...]
For years, Helen Keller has partnered with local caregivers in Kenya to provide vitamin A supplements to children. A superpower for children’s sight and health, Vitamin A is instrumental in developing clear vision and a healthy immune system. Among those[...]
Thanks to a global community of donors, millions of children receive life-saving vitamin A every year. Click through our photo essay to learn more about this mighty micronutrient and how we are helping to improve children's health and well-being by increasing[...]
In a small Kenyan village, a day of informational entertainment ends with a tour of the new maternity ward and convinces the community of the benefits of quality maternity[...]
At 7pm on July 20, sixteen year-old Hildah went to a county hospital in western Kenya complaining of abdominal pain. By 9pm, she was a new mother. Here’s how we[...]
Helen Keller Intl is pleased to announce that we have been rated a “Top Charity” by GiveWell for the fourth year in a row for our lifesaving work to deliver vitamin A supplements to infants and children around the[...]