Program Area: Healthcare

Women at the heart of our work
Women are the cornerstones of many families. They oversee home life — raising the children, preparing meals, even fetching water
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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
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3 Reasons to be Optimistic in 2022
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows.” Helen Keller The start of a year offers
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Working Miracles to Preserve Sight
Anne Sullivan, known around the world as “the miracle worker” for her extraordinary achievements as Helen Keller’s teacher, overcame enormous
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Overcoming COVID-19’s challenges to prioritize children’s health
For families who live in places where nutritious foods — along with basic healthcare — are out of reach even
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Esther Njeri: Vitamin A Supplementation in Western Kenya
For years, Helen Keller has partnered with local caregivers in Kenya to provide vitamin A supplements to children. A superpower for children’s sight and health, Vitamin A is instrumental in developing clear vision and a healthy immune system. Among those working tirelessly to ensure children have access to good nutrition is Esther Njeri, a programs manager with Helen Keller.
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New Potential for Malnourished Children in Northern Nigeria
Adama, one of almost 2000 Nigerian children screened in just two months, was found to be severely malnourished with complication. A new future came just in time, as she received critical, life-saving medical intervention at health centers partnering with Helen Keller.
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Indra Kshetri: Delivering Critical Health Interventions for Children in Nepal
36% of all Nepalese children suffer from chronic malnutrition, with a staggering 1 in 10 experiencing it severely. Indra Kshetri and Helen Keller’s Nepal team are committed to improving the lives of the vulnerable by combating the causes and consequences of poor health and malnutrition.
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Looking Bravely: Ensuring Safe Delivery of Lifesaving Vitamin A
Learn how Helen Keller Intl is adapting our work to ensure safe delivery of vitamin A during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3 Things We’re Optimistic About in 2021
2020 was a challenging, sad, and scary year, but the new decade dawned with some promising advances. Here are 3 things we’re optimistic about.
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