Supporting Children's Health with Vitamin A in SenegalIn the Saint Louis region of Senegal, almost half the population lives on less than $2 a day. The high rates of poverty also mean that many children lack access to nutritious food, and vitamin A deficiency[...]
We recently spoke with Patrick Mbia, Program Advisor for Neglected Tropical Diseases in Cameroon to discuss this life-saving effort. Neglected tropical diseases – sometimes called diseases of poverty – cause blindness, painful physical deformities,[...]
On May 2, 2022, we hosted the return of the in-person Spirit of Helen Keller Gala, our most important event to generate crucial revenue and help vulnerable children and families around the world. In-person guests enjoyed dinner and programming at The[...]
We’re sharing stories of how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education and resources needed to raise their own nutritious foods. Through community farming, Helen Keller Intl gives communities access to locally[...]
"Laying” The Groundwork For Health And Well-Being: From Poultry To Vegetables, Homestead Farming Empowers FamiliesWe’re bringing you a deep dive into how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education and resources needed to[...]
After two years of living with COVID-19, we have all experienced the challenges of isolation, insecurity, supply-chain shortages, and distribution disruptions. But the problems many of us have experienced as difficult and demoralizing are often[...]
Anne Sullivan, known around the world as “the miracle worker” for her extraordinary achievements as Helen Keller’s teacher, overcame enormous challenges of her own. Born into poverty in Massachusetts in 1866, Anne lost much of her sight as a result of a[...]
After joining Helen Keller Intl in 1997 to manage the home gardening program, Kroeun Hou, Deputy Country Director in Cambodia, became passionate about how food production can be linked to better nutrition. “Finding better ways to address the needs of[...]
Helen Keller Intl is proud to announce that we have been rated a “Top Charity” this year by GiveWell for our lifesaving work to deliver vitamin A supplements to infants and children around the world. GiveWell is an independent, nonprofit[...]
Zing Pian Bawm now grows coffee to earn money for her family Nestled in Bangladesh’s hill tract region, the Bandarban district is one of the country’s hidden gems, featuring pristine and picturesque natural beauty. But due to its seclusion, residents in[...]