Looking Bravely: Eliminating Blinding Trachoma in Mali

Helen Keller staff member taking notes in a clinic corridor with healthcare workers.We recently spoke with Benoit Dembélé who is our Regional Technical Advisor for Neglected Tropical Diseases in West Africa. Benoit helps Helen Keller Intl’s teams across Africa ensure quality treatment to prevent and eliminate neglected tropical diseases.[...]

Jean Trebek embraces the spirit of Helen Keller 

Black and white photo of Helen Keller standing in front of a bookshelf holding a book.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. [...]

Looking Bravely: Breastfeeding Education in Nepal

Group of women and children gathered indoors wearing vibrant traditional attire with eggs and health education visuals in the middle.We recently spoke with Nisha Sharma, a specialist in child feeding in Nepal. Since joining Helen Keller Intl in 2010, Nisha has conducted research about breastfeeding practices, the marketing of baby formula, and other issues with the dual goals of[...]