Where We Work

Mali

Since 1996, Helen Keller Intl has helped Malian communities overcome health and nutrition barriers. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we prevent and treat debilitating neglected tropical diseases. In 2023, we were proud to help Mali become the 17th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. We also protect the health of children and women with vitamin A for children under the age of 5, prenatal vitamins for pregnant women, and by improving the quality of local fortified flour.

7 million children aged 5 to 14 suffer from schistosomiasis, causing chronic infection, anemia, and even death.

38% of children under the age of 5 suffer from acute malnutrition.

More than 63% of women of childbearing age are anemic, greatly impacting the health of themselves and future children.

Together, we help communities create lasting change by:

Partnering with the government to distribute praziquantel and ivermectin through mass drug campaigns.

Distributing twice annual vitamin A to children 6 months to 5 years of age to build health, immunity, and clear vision.

Help pregnant women access
multiple micronutrient supplements, protecting their health and nutrition more effectively than iron-folic acid alone.

Last year, we helped millions build lasting change

Reached more than 4 million children aged 5 to 14 with lifesaving drug treatment to prevent parasitic infections that impact child development.

Ensured good health for 2.2 million children under the age of 5 by providing twice annual vitamin A supplementation.

Supported more than 3,400 pregnant women with comprehensive prenatal vitamins as part of an effort to test acceptance and advocate for a transition from the traditional iron-folic acid supplementation approach.