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The Road to Nutrition for Growth
All eyes are on Paris as the world prepares to open the 2024 Olympic Games, a symbol of health, strength,
[Read more] about The Road to Nutrition for Growth July 24, 2024
Protecting a Community from Onchocerciasis with Preventive Medication
When Patrice Messolo was a boy, his grandfather and uncle became very sick. They both lost their vision and developed
[Read more] about Protecting a Community from Onchocerciasis with Preventive Medication July 10, 2024
Good Nutrition Starts with Moms
Nearly half of all child deaths are attributed to malnutrition – more than AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and COVID-19 combined. What many
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Speaking Technically: Dr. Al Sommer on the Surprising Discovery of Vitamin A
In the 1970s, experts from Helen Keller Intl spearheaded research on vitamin A that has helped save millions of lives
[Read more] about Speaking Technically: Dr. Al Sommer on the Surprising Discovery of Vitamin A June 21, 2024
Global Relief Society Women Lead Worldwide Initiative to Support Communities in Alleviating Child Malnutrition and Enhancing Maternal Health
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joins with eight leading nonprofit organizations to improve maternal and child health
[Read more] about Global Relief Society Women Lead Worldwide Initiative to Support Communities in Alleviating Child Malnutrition and Enhancing Maternal Health June 12, 2024
Sierra Leone’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: Progress, Challenges, and Hope
This story was originally published on USAID’s Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases | West Program website. It has been
[Read more] about Sierra Leone’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: Progress, Challenges, and Hope May 22, 2024
Engaging Local Leaders to Fight Malnutrition in Cameroon
As a newborn, Rose Fenged’s nephew and godson, Wouffé, was malnourished and got sick frequently. Rose noticed that many other
[Read more] about Engaging Local Leaders to Fight Malnutrition in Cameroon May 9, 2024
Speaking Technically: Investing in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
We recently spoke with Dr. Angela Weaver, Vice President for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Angela leads Helen Keller Intl’s work to
[Read more] about Speaking Technically: Investing in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases April 19, 2024
President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around Town
Recently, Sarah Bouchie sat down with Charlene Giannetti, editor of Woman Around Town, to discuss how Sarah’s childhood, education, and
[Read more] about President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around Town April 11, 2024
Preventive Treatment Helps Build Healthy Futures for Children in Sierra Leone
Nurse Aminata Sama always dreamed of helping her community stay healthy. She thought her work would focus on helping people
[Read more] about Preventive Treatment Helps Build Healthy Futures for Children in Sierra Leone March 28, 2024
