Considering the multi-dimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system, Bangladesh, like many other countries, has been facing severe challenges in its food system. This ultimately affect the overall nutritional status of women and children,[...]
"Laying” The Groundwork For Health And Well-Being: From Poultry To Vegetables, Homestead Farming Empowers FamiliesWe’re bringing you a deep dive into how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education and resources needed to[...]
After two years of living with COVID-19, we have all experienced the challenges of isolation, insecurity, supply-chain shortages, and distribution disruptions. But the problems many of us have experienced as difficult and demoralizing are often[...]
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Helen Keller The start of a year offers an opportunity for renewed hope and a fresh perspective. While the challenges of COVID-19, a mounting hunger crisis, and economic strains are all daunting,[...]
Anne Sullivan, known around the world as “the miracle worker” for her extraordinary achievements as Helen Keller’s teacher, overcame enormous challenges of her own. Born into poverty in Massachusetts in 1866, Anne lost much of her sight as a result of a[...]
By the time Riko walked into a Helen Keller vision clinic in Minneapolis earlier this year, her usual pair of glasses were of little use to her. The lenses were badly scratched, and her prescription needed to be updated. “It’s hard to prioritize my[...]
The holidays are here, and many are looking forward to seeing their loved ones and counting their blessings. The Foliou family is no exception. As Abdoulaye stoops down behind his son, he holds a fist full of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes in the[...]
Overcoming COVID-19's challenges to prioritize children’s healthFor families who live in places where nutritious foods — along with basic healthcare — are out of reach even in the best of times, the COVID-19 crisis brings especially severe[...]
Zing Pian Bawm now grows coffee to earn money for her family Nestled in Bangladesh’s hill tract region, the Bandarban district is one of the country’s hidden gems, featuring pristine and picturesque natural beauty. But due to its seclusion, residents in[...]