Support Our Vitamin A Work

One of the most cost-effective ways to save children’s lives

Nearly one-third of children under five worldwide do not get enough vitamin A, and in some sub-Saharan African countries the number can reach 80%.

Vitamin A deficiency weakens immune systems, increases the risk of blindness, and leaves children vulnerable to common illnesses such as diarrhea, malaria, and measles. Routine infections can quickly become life-threatening.

A simple solution exists. Vitamin A supplementation—two small capsules each year—can reduce childhood mortality by more than 25%. And it only costs a little more than $1 a dose.

For more than 50 years, Helen Keller Intl has partnered with governments across 14 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver vitamin A to children ages 6-59 months, helping protect their vision and strengthen their immune systems.

Because of its strong evidence and cost-effectiveness, GiveWell has named Helen Keller Intl a “top charity” since 2018.

Last year alone, Helen Keller supported governments to:

Distribute 94.4 million vitamin A capsules to protect health & vision

Reach 47 million children under five years of age

Deliver high-coverage campaigns across 18 countries

Make a Vitamin A Gift

Donations made on this page are tax-deductible and restricted to Helen Keller Intl’s vitamin A work, helping deliver supplements to children in countries where deficiency remains widespread. If you live outside of the United States and would like to make a tax-deductible gift to support our vitamin A work, please see our list of philanthropic parters you can donate through.