Our Stories - Helen Keller International

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.

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.

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.

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 and strengthen the organization’s impact and operational efficiency.

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

Today, for the first time in history, the world is celebrating World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Mother feeding her child a spoonful of porrdige

The Humble but Mighty Powers of Porridge

Porridge may seem ordinary, but when fortified with simple ingredients, its impact on the health of young children can be extraordinary.

Sweet Potatoes: A ‘Magic Crop’ for Better Nutrition?

Orange-fleshed sweet potato is high in Vitamin A that Sierra Leonean children so sorely need.

Sisterhood is Powerful: World Breastfeeding Week 2019

Sylvia Awino Atero’s sister-in-law died giving birth to her baby girl, Jeni. Sylvia took in Jeni as her own and overcame deep community taboos about breastfeeding to help the baby thrive.

A Future Without Food: UN Climate Action Summit 2019

To accelerate global commitment to climate action, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a Climate Action Summit in New York City on September 23.

USAID-funded MMDP Project: A New Chance at Life

To give affected people a new chance at life by saving sight and restoring mobility, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) made a significant investment in 2014 by funding the five-year, flagship Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention Project.