Hunger Report: How we are combatting malnutrition and food insecurity
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 hunger.
Ensuring That Nasya is Included
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 gathering outside for the daily ritual.
Streamlining Vision Screenings for People with Diabetes in Indonesia
Streamlining Vision Screenings for People with Diabetes in IndonesiaMany 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. Chronically high blood sugar can […]
What’s My Status? How Engaging 4,000 Households in a Nutrition Survey Encourages Behavior Change
What’s My Status? How Engaging 4,000 Households in a Nutrition Survey Encourages Behavior ChangeIn 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 progress of nutrition […]
Village Women Making Money from Homegrown Food
Village Women Making Money from Homegrown Food“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 included the money from the sales of chickens! […]
Village Nurseries to Support Sustainable Homestead Production
Village Nurseries to Support Sustainable Homestead ProductionWorking 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 family financially and […]
Helping People See
Helping People SeeSoon 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 Addis Ababa in challenging situations where there was […]
The Power of a Cadre’s Love
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 in Hoi village, appreciates her volunteer […]
“Mama, please cook the vegetables with eggs again for me!”
“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 demonstration in his village, part of the Oenino district in Indonesia. Not long […]
She Smiles When She is Allowed to Pick Tomatoes
She Smiles When She is Allowed to Pick Tomatoes“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 […]
