Making the Blind to See
On my first trip to the field as a new Board member in 2008, we went to Singida, Tanzania, a full-day’s drive into the center of the country from Dar es Salaam, mostly down rutted dirt roads. The hotel’s mosquito bed nets had big holes in them, the shower emitted a trickle, but we were […]
Spreading the Word
The Reaching Agent of Change (RAC) project advocates for improved policy and increased investment in the distribution of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP). It is a highly nutritious crop, full of micronutrients that are crucial for reducing hunger and Vitamin A deficiency. Through the RAC project, Helen Keller Intl in Tanzania was advocating for investment, […]
Developing Partnerships in Geita
Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes, rich in Vitamin A, are a critical resource in our ongoing work to reduce malnutrition. 44% of preschoolers in the Sub-Saharan Africa are vitamin A deficient, putting them at much higher risk for blindness, illness and childhood death. Helen Keller International’s vital goal, together with the Reaching Agents of Change (RAC) project, […]
10 New Steps Toward Eliminating Trachoma
It was moving to see how our ongoing efforts around awareness and prevention were having an impact in this community.
Summiting Kilimanjaro to See the End of Neglected Tropical Diseases
A version of this blog originally appeared in the Huffington Post on June 11, 2015. I have never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether taking the train into New York City by myself as a young teen to attend dance classes with Alvin Ailey, or deciding at the age of 40 to […]
Empowering Women and Feeding Families in Tanzania
Helen Keller Intl’s Tanzania team produced a video highlighting the work and impact of the Enhanced Homestead Food Production programs in Tanzania, which are funded by Irish Aid. The video was made in collaboration with the Cultural Video Foundation.
Our Sweet Potato Solution
Vitamin A is essential for children under five to support growth during critical development phases, as well as support young immune systems to fight common illnesses like diarrhea and measles.
