Vitamin A: The Micronutrient with a Mighty Impact

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient that helps protect children’s sight, health, and lives. A twice-yearly dose of vitamin A through age five can help prevent blindness and reduce childhood mortality by more than 25%.  

Helen Keller Intl has been at the forefront of vitamin A supplementation for more than 50 years. Last year, we reached nearly 44 million children across 14 countries in Africa with two doses of vitamin A. 

At a little more than $1 per dose, this simple solution is also cost-effective. GiveWell consistently ranks our vitamin A work as one of the most efficient, high-impact treatments in the world and has named Helen Keller a “top charity.” 

Watch our video to learn more about this micro-but-mighty nutrient. 

Help ensure good health and nutrition for all children and families.