President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around Town
Recently, 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 international development and her career path and her long-time […]
Nicholas Kristof Features Elephantiasis Elimination Work in The New York Times
As part of his annual win-a-trip series, New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof traveled to Sierra Leone with recent graduate Maddie Bender to “boosting interest among young people in global issues that don’t always get the attention they deserve.” Here they spoke with community members and learned about lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. Without […]
Board member Jean Trebek speaks about Helen Keller Intl on UBS On-Air Conversations
Recently, Jean Trebek, Helen Keller Intl Board of Trustees and CEO of Inside Wink, sat down with Sarah Salomon, Head of UBS Family Advisory and Philanthropic Services, to discuss her philanthropic journey and priorities. In her conversation, Jean speaks about admiration of Helen Keller, the person, getting to know Helen Keller Intl and CEO Kathy […]
Kathy Spahn Appointed to USAID Board for International Food and Agricultural Development
On January 14, 2022, Kathy Spahn, CEO of Helen Keller Intl, was appointed by President Joe Biden to USAID’s Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). This prestigious nomination is the only presidentially appointed advisory board to USAID. The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development advises USAID on agriculture and higher education issues […]
Helen Keller Intl Named “Top Charity” By GiveWell for Fifth Time 5 Years in a Row
Helen Keller Intl is proud to announce that we have been rated a “Top Charity” this year by GiveWell for our lifesaving work to deliver vitamin A supplements to infants and children around the world. GiveWell is an independent, nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details to help donors decide […]
International Women’s Day 2020: Sisterhood Transforms Lives in Nepal
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we are proud to share a report highlighting progress in our efforts not only to prevent malnutrition among vulnerable children, but also to improve the status of women.
A Future Without Food: UN Climate Action Summit 2019
To accelerate global commitment to climate action, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a Climate Action Summit in New York City on September 23.
The Changing Climate for Zero Hunger
Over the past two months, the international community has been informed by new data, and new warnings, about the drivers of global hunger and the number of people worldwide who suffer from malnutrition.
Helen Keller is the American dream
I was shocked to hear that the State Board of Education had voted, preliminarily, to eliminate Helen Keller from the history curriculum. Helen Keller not only triggered a watershed change for underrepresented groups of people, she literally redefined our understanding of human potential.
TOMS Employee Writes about Giving Sight with Helen Keller U.S. Vision Program
Socially responsible retailer TOMS is best known for shoes, but their “One for One” philosophy also extends to glasses. For every pair of sunglasses purchased, money is donated to one of their Sight Giving Partners to restore the sight of a person in need.
