Peer Support Groups Improve Maternal Health in Kenya

Women in colorful dresses at training session in Kenya.During her first pregnancy, Mary Furaha didn’t attend any prenatal care appointments. Her second pregnancy is different. The 23-year-old is not only regularly visiting her healthcare provider but is also attending a peer support group for pregnant women in[...]

3 Things to be Optimistic About in 2025

A Kenyan mother smiles at her baby.A new year brings new opportunities to celebrate our progress and recognize the prospects we have to create positive ripples for children and families around the world.[...]

Looking Bravely: Eliminating Blinding Trachoma in Mali

A man with dark skin sits on a bench outside of a building. He is writing in a small notebook. A woman with dark skin dressed in white scrubs sits across from him.We recently spoke with Benoit Dembélé who is our Regional Technical Advisor for Neglected Tropical Diseases in West Africa. Benoit helps Helen Keller Intl’s teams across Africa ensure quality treatment to prevent and eliminate neglected tropical diseases.[...]