Global Relief Society Women Lead Worldwide Initiative to Support Communities in Alleviating Child Malnutrition and Enhancing Maternal Health
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joins with eight leading nonprofit organizations to improve maternal and child health worldwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 12, 2024 – Today, the Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces the expansion of the Church’s global efforts […]
Helen Keller Intl Announces Sarah Bouchie as its Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Bouchie will build on Helen Keller’s long history of creating better health and vision for and with people striving to overcome poverty around the world. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (October 25, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization ensuring that millions of children and family members around the world have access […]
Partners Celebrate Elimination of Trachoma as Public Health Problem in Mali
Milestone signals nearly 10 million spared from blinding disease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 16, 2023) – Mali has become the 17th country to receive the World Health Organization’s validation of the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. The Carter Center, Helen Keller Intl, and Sightsavers are proud to have worked together in partnership […]
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 Intl, a global organization that partners with communities to overcome longstanding […]
Nutrition leaders urge scale-up of new intervention to prevent child malnutrition and mortality
A novel fortified food-based supplement for children 6-23 months of age can substantially reduce stunting, wasting, anemia, and developmental delay The world is facing a crisis: millions of children and families are beset by hunger and malnutrition, made worse by the combined impact of COVID-19, climate shocks, and the war in Ukraine. For families struggling […]
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 of our times New York, NY (January 3, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization working to eliminate barriers to good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision for millions of children and family […]
Helen Keller Intl and Partners Celebrate Vision Milestone, Screening One Million Students in New York City
Established 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 will reach a major milestone: its NY Vision team will provide free vision services to […]
Helen Keller Intl Named “Top Charity” Fourth Year in a Row
Helen Keller Intl is pleased to announce that we have been rated a “Top Charity” by GiveWell for the fourth year in a row for our lifesaving work to deliver vitamin A supplements to infants and children around the world.
Helen Keller Intl Issues Guidance for Delivery of Lifesaving Vitamin A in COVID-19 Crisis
Mass door-to-door health campaigns could inadvertently spread COVID-19 infections and put children and health workers at risk. Helen Keller Intl and partners have issued guidance to governments for safe delivery of vitamin A supplementation programs during the pandemic.
New Flagship USAID Partnership Will Advance Nutrition Worldwide
Helen Keller International is part of a new consortium of organizations selected by USAID to help scale up efforts to improve nutrition for women and children in low-and middle-income countries.
