Healthcare Archives

Mother gives child a vitamin A supplement.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Health worker checking Adama's weight at the CMAM centre on her fourth follow up visit

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.

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.