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Preventive medication has made lymphatic filariasis rare in Noel's community. But this progress is now at risk due to disruptions in US government[...] Speaking Technically: Dr. Al Sommer on the Surprising Discovery of Vitamin A
Dr. Al Sommer spoke to us about his groundbreaking discovery of vitamin A's role in children's health and the profound impact it had on global health and Helen Keller[...] Cultivating Economic Security through Farming in Nepal
In Nepal’s remote, mountainous Taplejung district, Pemba Doma Sherpa harvests vegetables from her fields on a steep hillside. She sells her produce at the local market twice a week, providing enough money to support her family and send her two daughters to[...] Clear Vision Brings True Potential into Focus
Living with childhood cataracts meant that 10-year-old Ulrich Amassoga had never experienced clear vision before. He had difficulty in school and dealt with bullying from classmates because of his condition. Two years ago, Helen Keller began providing[...] Helping People See True Potential
Impaired vision can cause long-lasting challenges for children and adults throughout their lives. In childhood, poor vision will make it more difficult for a student to fully engage in the classroom and with her peers, putting her education at risk. This can[...]