New parents strive to make their next meal more accessible

Middle-aged woman picking green vegetables from tall plants in a rural garden setting.Relying on day-to-day income has never been comfortable for Nirmala and Laxman Basnet. The couple, from a remote village in Nepal’s mountainous Bhojpur District, earns roughly $7 US per day – not enough to afford the steeply rising prices of daily[...]

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week [Photo Essay]

Female health workers wearing white coats and masks speak to a group of women seated under a tree, providing community health education and awareness in an outdoor setting.Every day, mothers impart superpowers to their babies through the miracle of breast milk. Breast milk remains one of the safest, most effective, economical ways to protect newborns in early life. Helen Keller Intl guides families every step of the way. We[...]

Breaking the legacy of harmful motherhood myths

Woman in bright clothing seated on woven mat with three children around her, playing and relaxing in shaded outdoor area with trees and slide nearby, family spending time together outside.A simple and timely intervention has the potential to change the life of a person, a family, and an entire community. When Amélia Catseca gave birth to her first two children, she followed the advice of other women in her family, who told her not to[...]

Feeding the Future: Alleviating the Hunger Crisis [Photo Essay]

Mother with mask holding baby boy outsideFor millions of people across the globe, safety and assurance have disappeared. Helen Keller Intl partners with governments and community organizations to bring life-saving solutions to those who need them most. Thanks to our global community of supporters,[...]

Empowering Parents to Provide a Path to Nutrition

Man in rural garden kneeling with young child and holding freshly harvested root vegetables. Outdoor farming scene showing small-scale agriculture and family involvement in crop growing.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[...]