As a global pandemic endangered the world’s most vulnerable people, we responded swiftly, with a science-based strategy to address the far-reaching ripple effects of COVID-19, including rising poverty and extreme[...]
When the bell rings long and loud at Gandaria Selatan 01 Elementary School, it’s a signal that the flag-raising ceremony is about to begin. Thirteen-year-old Nasya Ramadhany, dressed in her red and white uniform, eagerly joins her fellow students in[...]
Many people don’t realize that diabetes affects the eyes. But if you have diabetes and are blind to this truth you could lose your sight. Diabetic retinopathy is a complication many with diabetes face, particularly if the disease is not well managed.[...]
In March, I traveled with Helen Keller International to Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia, to support the local team in evaluating one of their programs. In my role at BioAnalyt, I support organizations and researchers monitoring the[...]
“Since I started planting vegetables in May 2014 in our yard, I haven’t spent money anymore to buy green vegetables. Instead, I earn at least IDR 100,000 (approximately USD $8) each month from the sale of those vegetables. And that amount hasn’t even[...]
Working hard to make a living is not something new for Alveret Tloim, 38, a father of two from Mella village. After graduating from high school, he sold water around the village, served as a conductor on public transportation, and other odd jobs to help his[...]
Soon after I graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Ophthalmology, I worked in an eye hospital where I would see up to 100 patients a day and perform 100 surgeries a week. When I moved to Ethiopia, I worked for the government in[...]
The Power of a Cadre's Love“As a human being, we can never live alone. It is really a great blessing for me that I can be useful to others in reducing malnutrition among children in the area of the Besmalak Health Post.” Yohana Manao, 44, a mother of four[...]
“Mama, please cook the vegetables with eggs again for me!"“Mama, please cook the vegetables with eggs again for me! I want more of that yummy food!” Tudes, a four-year old boy, said this to his mother after a Helen Keller International cooking[...]
“My youngest child, Yorti aged two years old, is an active and adorable kid who really likes to touch anything that can be reached and put it in her mouth. Ever since our yard has been planted with vegetables, she really likes to pick tomatoes and eat[...]