Helping Children and Families Live Healthier
Helping Children and Families Live Healthier Helen Keller Intl believes in a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Working with our global community, we’re supporting millions of families across Africa, Asia, and the United States to overcome barriers to good health, sound nutrition, […]
Helping Children and Families See Possibilities with Vision Care
Helping Children and Families See Possibilities with Vision CareVision care is out of reach for many children and families across the United States because it is too expensive or difficult to access. As many as 4 million children and 12 million adults in the US are living with impaired vision due to an uncorrected refractive […]
Back to School: Helping Students Thrive with Clear Vision [Photo Essay]
Back to School: Helping Students Thrive with Clear Vision [Photo Essay]As a new school year starts, students across the US are returning to the classroom, but too many will struggle because they can’t see clearly. Helen Keller Intl works with schools and community organizations in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York to provide vision […]
President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around Town
President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around TownRecently, Sarah Bouchie sat down with Charlene Giannetti, editor of Woman Around Town, to discuss how Sarah’s childhood, education, and work experiences prepared her for her role as Helen Keller Intl’s President and CEO. In her interview, Sarah speaks about what sparked her interest in […]
2023 Year in Review: Forces for Good [Photo Essay]
2023 Year in Review: Forces for Good [Photo Essay]Every day, members of the Helen Keller Intl community are choosing to be forces for good. Community health heroes, entrepreneurs, parents, youth, and Helen Keller staff work tirelessly to help improve health, nutrition, and vision for people in their communities, countries, and around the world. We’re highlighting […]
Jean Trebek embraces the spirit of Helen Keller
Jean Trebek embraces the spirit of Helen Keller Jean Trebek is the CEO of Inside Wink, an altruistic lifestyle website dedicated to encouraging kinder living, revealing silver linings, and seeing the world’s perpetual generosity. She joined Helen Keller Intl’s Board of Trustees in December 2021. When Jean Trebek and her late husband, Alex, received an invitation […]
Shawn Baker Appointed New Vice-Chair of the Micronutrient Forum’s Board of Directors
Shawn Baker Appointed New Vice-Chair of the Micronutrient Forum’s Board of Directors(March 20, 2023) – The Micronutrient Forum, a global platform dedicated to improving micronutrient health worldwide, is pleased to announce it has appointed Shawn K. Baker as the Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. Baker is currently the Chief Program Officer at Helen Keller […]
Kindergartener’s worldview changes thanks to new eyeglasses
Kindergartener’s worldview changes thanks to new eyeglasses When Prince, a new kindergarten student, entered P.S. 152 in Brooklyn, New York, he spoke Creole exclusively. He wasn’t able to identify numbers, letters, or count past four. Our teachers were trying absolutely everything they could. Whitney Arnold, P.S. 152’s director Due to long-term school closures and remote learning […]
Meet Ajanie: Our one millionth New York City vision student
Meet Ajanie: Our one millionth New York City vision studentHalloween this year was a day for extra celebration at the Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration in Brooklyn, New York. A short assembly in the morning announced a milestone moment for Helen Keller Intl – the one millionth New York City student vision screening. […]
Helen Keller Intl and Partners Celebrate Vision Milestone, Screening One Million Students in New York City
Helen Keller Intl and Partners Celebrate Vision Milestone, Screening One Million Students in New York CityEstablished in 1994, Helen Keller Intl’s US-based vision work helps students reach their true potential by providing in-school vision screenings, eye exams, and no-cost prescription glasses New York, NY (October 31, 2022) – On October 31, 2022, Helen Keller Intl […]
