Maternal 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

Looking Bravely: Supporting Nutrition for Expectant and Newborn Mothers

We recently spoke with Anita Agartha Kargbo, a program officer for nutrition in Sierra Leone. Anita has been part of

Looking Bravely: Breastfeeding Education in Nepal

We recently spoke with Nisha Sharma, a specialist in child feeding in Nepal. Since joining Helen Keller Intl in 2010,

“Binti to Binti” in Kenya helps mothers ensure the health of their children

Patience Pendo, a young mother of two expecting her third child, had a feeling that her pregnancy would pose difficulties.

New parents strive to make their next meal more accessible

Relying on day-to-day income has never been comfortable for Nirmala and Laxman Basnet. The couple, from a remote village in

Mothers face difficult choices for children’s health in Cambodia

Mrs. Prum Sreymom is a 20-year-old mother living with her husband and her healthy 19-month-old daughter Sovannyta in northern Cambodia.

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week [Photo Essay]

Every day, mothers impart superpowers to their babies through the miracle of breast milk. Breast milk remains one of the

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

For millions of people across the globe, safety and assurance have disappeared. Helen Keller Intl partners with governments and community

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.