Senegal Archives

Child being measured to quickly determine if a patient is acutely malnourished.

Taking Action to Combat Hunger

In just three years, the ravages of COVID-19 reversed decades of progress in the fight against malnutrition. Compounded by the

Wonderful to be Back Home

My last day in the Helen Keller Intl regional office in Dakar, Senegal, as Vice President for our Africa programs,

Helen Keller Intl Appoints Shawn K. Baker as Chief Program Officer

Baker will lead global efforts to help children and families access critical nutrition and healthcare during the worst hunger crisis

Supporting Children’s Health with Vitamin A in Senegal

In the Saint Louis region of Senegal, almost half the population lives on less than $2 a day. The high

“Laying” The Groundwork For Health And Well-Being: From Poultry To Vegetables, Homestead Farming Empowers Families

We’re bringing you a deep dive into how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education

A child receives drops of vitamin A in Cote d'Ivoire.

Micro but Mighty: How Vitamin A Saves Lives [Photo Essay]

Thanks to a global community of donors, millions of children receive life-saving vitamin A every year. Click through our photo essay to learn more about this mighty micronutrient and how we are helping to improve children’s health and well-being by increasing their vitamin A intake.