Our Stories - Helen Keller International

Looking Bravely: In Vietnam, Quick Pivots Soften the Impact of COVID-19

Our country director in Vietnam shares how we are helping communities to improve their resilience during a global pandemic.

Building Children’s Immune Systems in Kenya in the Time of COVID-19

For the health and safety of vulnerable children, Helen Keller Intl moved quickly to adapt life-saving vitamin A supplementation campaigns to the context of COVID-19.

How We’re Fighting Coronavirus: Highlights from 8 Countries

Here’s how we’re fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in eight countries, while working in solidarity with local leaders and communities to strengthen resilience.

The World We See: Denouncing Racial Injustice

We are overwhelmed with grief and concern over the killing of George Floyd—on the heels of the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Racism has no place in America, or our world.

A girl at Funzi Island Primary School receives a dose of vitamin A supplementation as her classmates look on

Health Workers Go the Extra Mile to Reach Every Child in Kenya

Not even an intense fear of water can stop a committed nutritionist, Sharmilla Kassim, from journeying by speedboat to deliver healthcare to children on a remote island.

Looking Bravely: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Nigeria

We spoke to Helen Keller Intl’s Country Director in Nigeria about the COVID-19 crisis, other challenges, and the power of hope.

Nourishing Children for Life in Mozambique

Meet four residents of a rural village in northern Mozambique whose volunteer service holds the potential to transform their own and fellow community members’ lives.

A photograph of Tonya Suer working from her home

Looking Bravely: COVID-19 and Vision Care in New York City Schools

Tonya Suer, New York Vision Program Manager, discusses how “stay-at-home” measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 will affect children’s ability not only to see, but also to learn.

Two community health workers reviewing paperwork

Cote d’Ivoire: Local “Vitamin A Heroes” Face Major New Obstacle to Saving Children’s Lives

For the past three years, community health volunteer, Moriame Sidibé, has served her community by going door to door to administer lifesaving vitamin A supplementation to children during biyearly campaigns. Now, the threat of Covid-19 has dramatically changed the landscape.

Helen Keller Intl Issues Guidance for Delivery of Lifesaving Vitamin A in COVID-19 Crisis

Mass door-to-door health campaigns could inadvertently spread COVID-19 infections and put children and health workers at risk. Helen Keller Intl and partners have issued guidance to governments for safe delivery of vitamin A supplementation programs during the pandemic.