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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.
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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.
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Looking Bravely: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Nigeria
Helen Keller Intl’s Country Director in Nigeria, Philomena Orji, oversees our initiatives there to eliminate malnutrition and diseases of poverty. We spoke to her recently about the COVID-19 crisis, other challenges, and the power of hope.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Power of Community: Our Response to COVID-19
Our top priorities are to safeguard our staff and the people we serve; to save lives through our existing health programs and partnerships; and to strengthen long-term resilience in affected communities.
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COVID-19: Helen Keller Intl Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable People
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, Helen Keller Intl is taking immediate action to respond urgently, effectively, and compassionately.
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International Women’s Day 2020: Sisterhood Transforms Lives in Nepal
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we are proud to share a report highlighting progress in our efforts not only to prevent malnutrition among vulnerable children, but also to improve the status of women.
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Helen Keller Intl Welcomes New Senior Leaders
Helen Keller International is excited to welcome three new senior leaders to our global team whose track records for delivering results will help drive long-term success.
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