Category: Our Stories
Sweet Potatoes: Nutrition, Economic Security, and Inspiration
In her village in west central Burkina Faso, 34-year-old Kacoara Dahourou, a mother of four, knows firsthand the hardships of
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Sierra Leone Poised for Liberation from “Bigfut” [A Photo Essay]
Once upon a time, lymphatic filariasis plagued the entire country of Sierra Leone. The parasite-borne neglected tropical disease, transmitted through
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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
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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
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A Legacy of Protecting Sight
Worldwide, 1.1 billion people — 1 in every 7 — are living with some form of vision loss because they
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Clearing a Path to Clear Vision for Struggling Students
Nine-year-old Guillermo Gonzalez attends school in Montebello, California, just east of Los Angeles. This past fall, when the other students
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2022 Spirit of Helen Keller Gala [PHOTO ESSAY]
On May 2, 2022, we hosted the return of the in-person Spirit of Helen Keller Gala, our most important event
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3 Reasons to be Optimistic in 2022
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows.” Helen Keller The start of a year offers
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Feeding the Future: Alleviating the Hunger Crisis [Photo Essay]
For millions of people across the globe, safety and assurance have disappeared. Helen Keller Intl partners with governments and community
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Growing nutritious food – and community – in northern Nigeria
In northern Nigerian communities, Helen Keller’s agricultural training programs have a dual outcome: not only do they increase awareness of critical nutrition practices, they also empower girls and women – who represent a majority of program participants.
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