Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
Guided by our founder’s remarkable legacy, Helen Keller Intl works to improve the lives of people around the world by protecting vision, enhancing nutrition, and fighting disease.
Our Vision
A world where every person can live a healthy life filled with potential.
Our Values
Rigor
Dedication to quality, best practices, accountability, and continuous learning. We combine research, evidence, and on-the-ground experience to improve lives on a large scale and for the long term.
Integrity
Consistency between our words and actions. We put our best foot forward every day by helping to build more equitable systems and manage relationships, resources, and partnerships with honesty, fairness, transparency, and professionalism.
Courage
Determination to overcome obstacles, just as our co-founder, Helen Keller, did. We bravely identify problems, positively offer solutions, and work toward shaping a more optimistic future.
Compassion
Demonstrated empathy for the people we serve – clients, partners, donors, and colleagues. We build on mutual respect and a deliberate focus on inclusiveness, responsiveness, and collaboration.
