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2022 Spirit of Helen Keller Gala [PHOTO ESSAY]
On May 2, 2022, we hosted the return of the in-person Spirit of Helen Keller Gala, our most important event
[Read more] about 2022 Spirit of Helen Keller Gala [PHOTO ESSAY] May 17, 2022
Breaking the legacy of harmful motherhood myths
A simple and timely intervention has the potential to change the life of a person, a family, and an entire
[Read more] about Breaking the legacy of harmful motherhood myths April 29, 2022
Building lifelong healthy habits in Nigeria’s schools and communities
Helen Keller Intl’s work in Nigeria has helped to reduce undernutrition and obesity for underserved primary school students.
[Read more] about Building lifelong healthy habits in Nigeria’s schools and communities April 22, 2022
Cultivating food security for displaced Nigerian families
Helen Keller Intl works with women like Hauwa to improve access to nutritious foods to promote family health.
[Read more] about Cultivating food security for displaced Nigerian families April 15, 2022
Addressing COVID-19 misinformation with compassion in a Nepali village
When her daughter became the first person in the village to become infected with COVID-19, Laxmi and her family faced stigma from her village, but continued to tend her garden and the gardens of others when they got sick.
[Read more] about Addressing COVID-19 misinformation with compassion in a Nepali village April 8, 2022
My Garden, My Hope
Forty-year-old Ms. Cheng Khouen lives in Somphi village in Kampong Thom, Cambodia, with her husband and three daughters, ages 14,
[Read more] about My Garden, My Hope March 24, 2022
Tackling Bangladesh’s food-system challenges
Considering the multi-dimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system, Bangladesh, like many other countries, has been facing
[Read more] about Tackling Bangladesh’s food-system challenges March 7, 2022
Empowering Mothers to Lead Nutrition in Myanmar
In Myanmar, a quarter of the population lives on less than $1 a day, putting them at risk for malnutrition.
[Read more] about Empowering Mothers to Lead Nutrition in Myanmar February 22, 2022
Deepening Knowledge – And Expanding Sources Of Income – With Additional Training
We’re sharing stories of how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education and resources needed
[Read more] about Deepening Knowledge – And Expanding Sources Of Income – With Additional Training February 18, 2022
“Laying” The Groundwork For Health And Well-Being: From Poultry To Vegetables, Homestead Farming Empowers Families
We’re bringing you a deep dive into how we empower the poorest communities in Africa and Asia with the education
[Read more] about “Laying” The Groundwork For Health And Well-Being: From Poultry To Vegetables, Homestead Farming Empowers Families February 16, 2022
