Côte d’Ivoire
Helen Keller Intl supports the Ivorian government’s efforts to combat malnutrition and strengthen early childhood development so that all children can grow up healthy. Working closely with the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development; Employment and Social Protection; and Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage; and State, and partnering directly with communities, we help strengthen existing food and health systems by championing climate-smart
agriculture, distributing vitamin A to all children under the age of 5, and prioritizing maternal health.
60% of children under the age of 5 suffer from vitamin A deficiency, putting their vision, health, and lives at risk.
28% of residents in the District of Savanes suffer from undernutrition – the highest rate in in Côte d’Ivoire – due to inadequate diets and frequent infections.
35% of families live below the poverty line making access to nutritious foods expensive.
Together, we help communities create lasting change by:
Supporting the distribution of vitamin A and deworming medication through campaigns and routine care throughout the country, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.
Improving nutrition, health, and hygiene practices for women of childbearing age and mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months.
Empowering women to grow nutritious foods and build financial security through the creation of micro-businesses.
Last year, we helped millions build lasting change
Number of staff: 35
Office opened: 2001
People reached annually: 4.3M
Operating budget: $3.5M
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Our work in Côte d’Ivoire is supported by:
Buddhist Global Relief, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GiveWell, Global Relief, International Fund for Agricultural Development
