Wings to Fly

Several women gathered outside by a concrete wall, some smiling at the camera, others engaged in an activity.I remember the four hour interview I had to go through to get my position in the Finance and Admin office, but I must say it was truly worth every second. Working for Helen Keller Intl in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa regional office has been an[...]

Realizing My Passion

Three women posing next to presentation boards in a modern office setting.I am Chinese-Vietnamese American. During the Vietnam War, my family received aid from a number of humanitarian organizations, so I have always understood first-hand the powerful impact of international organizations that help families in need. Once the war[...]

Helen Keller International-Europe Celebrates 100 Years

Diverse crowd of adults engaging in conversations at a busy networking event.Helen Keller International’s year-long Centennial Celebration continued with the “Rio Paris” Gala in Paris, France. The event was held by Helen Keller Europe on June 8, 2015 at the Olympia music hall. The gala marked Helen Keller[...]

My Time with Helen Keller

Black and white photo of American writer, educator and advocate for the disabled Helen Keller holding a Braille volume and surrounded by shelves containing books and decorative figurines.When I was a young child my parents lived in Fairfield, Connecticut, in a house that was about three or four miles from Arcan Ridge, Helen Keller’s house. As a very young man, about six or seven at the time, I remember my first encounter with Helen. It was[...]