In just three years, the ravages of COVID-19 reversed decades of progress in the fight against malnutrition. Compounded by the damaging effects of climate change and armed conflicts, most notably in Ukraine, this crisis fuels increased threats of famine in[...]
My last day in the Helen Keller Intl regional office in Dakar, Senegal, as Vice President for our Africa programs, was July 31, 2013. It was a bittersweet moment: I left behind work I love, a wonderful team, and had great anxiety about leaving Africa, where I[...]
Baker will lead global efforts to help children and families access critical nutrition and healthcare during the worst hunger crisis of our times New York, NY (January 3, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization working to eliminate[...]
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[...]
"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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
A Helen Keller nutrition advisor and a nurse share how coronavirus has changed the ways they help even the most remote Senegalese communities access health care and good[...]
In just three years, the ravages of COVID-19 reversed decades of progress in the fight against malnutrition. Compounded by the damaging effects of climate change and armed conflicts, most notably in Ukraine, this crisis fuels increased threats of famine in[...] 
My last day in the Helen Keller Intl regional office in Dakar, Senegal, as Vice President for our Africa programs, was July 31, 2013. It was a bittersweet moment: I left behind work I love, a wonderful team, and had great anxiety about leaving Africa, where I[...] 
Baker will lead global efforts to help children and families access critical nutrition and healthcare during the worst hunger crisis of our times New York, NY (January 3, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization working to eliminate[...] 
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[...] 
"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[...] 
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[...] 
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[...] 
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed cracks in societies around the world. Through adaptation and innovation, we have met the demands of the[...] 
A Helen Keller nutrition advisor and a nurse share how coronavirus has changed the ways they help even the most remote Senegalese communities access health care and good[...] 
Here’s how we’re fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in eight countries, while working in solidarity with local leaders and communities to strengthen[...]