Helen Keller Intl

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Helen Keller Intl helps millions of children and families create lasting change in their own lives so they can realize their true potential. Learn more at helenkellerintl.org.

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 2d

What is mass drug administration? 🤔 This key strategy in the fight against #NTDs involves giving medication to everyone in a community to treat & prevent diseases so they won't spread. 💊 We support mass drug administration to help give everyone the chance to live a life free of disease. 💜🤍

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 6d

August is Make-A-Will Month. 📜 Creating an estate plan is an important step to provide for your family’s future. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It can feel overwhelming, but there are tools and resources to help you. 🤝 Our partner FreeWill provides no-cost estate planning resources. 💜🤍 vist.ly/5e7qf

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 12d

One in seven people worldwide is living with vision loss because they lack access to care. 👀 But a staggering 90% of vision loss is avoidable. 🤓 Last year, we supported 22.7 million people around the world with essential vision care to ensure clear vision and prevent blindness. 💜🤍

A young girl wearing glasses stands in front of a bookshelf.

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 12d

What are multiple micronutrient supplements? 🤔 They provide 15 essential vitamins and minerals to support healthy pregnancies. 🤰🏽 We're expanding access to help improve the health of moms and babies. 💜🤍

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 12d

What is vitamin A? 🤔 This essential micronutrient helps protect children's vision, strengthen their immune systems, and can reduce child mortality by up to 25%. 💪 And it only costs about $1 a dose. 💵 Last year we distributed more than 94.4 million vitamin A capsules to children under five. 💊

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 13d

Breastfeeding has incredible benefits for society, including: 🤱🏽Reduced child & maternal mortality 📈Stronger economies 🏥Lower healthcare costs We provide counseling, education & support to moms to help more women breastfeed for longer. 💜🤍 #WBW2026 @unicef.org @who.int

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 14d

August is National Eye Exam Month. 👀 When was the last time you had your eyes examined? 🔍 Last year, we screened over 128,000 children and adults worldwide for vision impairment and provided glasses to more than 33,500 people.  🤓

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 14d

The 1st 1,000 days are critical for growth & development. 🧒🏽 Luckily, 5 proven solutions can prevent malnutrition: 1️⃣ Prenatal vitamins🤰🏽 2️⃣ Support breastfeeding🤱🏽 3️⃣ Vitamin A 💊 4️⃣ Enrich & protect children's diets 🍠 5️⃣ Diagnose & treat malnutrition. 👩🏽‍⚕️ @1000Days

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 16d

Not breastfeeding costs the world US$339 billion a year. 🤱🏽 This World Breastfeeding Week, join us to learn about new evidence that makes the case for investment and what works to scale up support. 📝 🗓 4 & 5 Aug 2026 vist.ly/5d56c #WBW2026

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 20d

Cataracts made it hard for Florence to walk around her town in Sierra Leone & care for her grandchild. 👀 Then she heard about a free cataract surgery camp, hosted by Helen Keller Intl & Cure Blindness Project. 🏥 After surgery, she can see clearly & keep up with her grandchild again. 💜🤍

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 27d

"We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough," Helen Keller once said. 💪 Helen inspires us to continue striving toward our vision of a world where every person can live a healthy life filled with potential. 💜🤍

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· 29d

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jul 2

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! 🧏 During her life, #HelenKeller overcame tremendous obstacles to her health and well-being – and helped millions of others to do the same. 💜🤍

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 30

Nearly 1/2 of all childhood deaths are linked to malnutrition. 🍽️ But we know how to end hunger & malnutrition. 💡 We're proud to join 30+ partners at #HSC26 in calling for catalyzing efforts to end child malnutrition by 2030 through large-scale food fortification. 🤝 hsc.link/cta1000days26 #HSC26

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 30

Helen Keller once said, "I believe that the welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all.” 💜🤍 You can join our community & help continue Helen's legacy by becoming a donor today. 🎁 Through midnight, all new donor gifts are matched, meaning your gift goes further. ✨ vist.ly/59iyn

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 29

There's still time to celebrate Helen and double your impact as a new donor! ☀️ All gifts from new donors will be matched through midnight on June 30. 🎁 Can you give $146 in honor of Helen for her 146th birthday? 💜🤍 Give today: vist.ly/59ey6

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 27

Today is Helen Keller's 146th birthday! 🎂 Help celebrate Helen & continue her work with a gift of $146. 🎁 For new donors, all gifts up to $27,000 will be matched, in honor of her birthday on June 27, meaning you can double your impact! 💜🤍 Honor Helen's legacy today: vist.ly/59a6m

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 26

It's almost Helen Keller's birthday! 🎉 146 years after her birth, Helen's work is still vital. Help celebrate Helen & continue her legacy with a gift of $146. 🎁 All new donor gifts will be matched, so you can double your impact. 💜🤍 Celebrate Helen today: giving.helenkellerintl.org/-/XJULVFVS

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 21

Happy Father's Day! ✨ ㅤ Fathers play a vital role in supporting good health and nutrition. 🍠 ㅤ We're proud to work with fathers around the world who are making a difference for their families and communities. 💜🤍

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 17

It's Eat Your Vegetables Day! 🍠 We work with families to help them grow & eat nutrient-rich vegetables by providing training & resources to support nutrition-sensitive agriculture.🌱 Since launching this work 30+ years ago, we’ve reached nearly 2.2 million households across Africa & Asia. 💜🤍

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 15

⏰ There's still time to double your impact for children and families. Our donation match ends tonight. When you give today, your gift will be doubled! ✨ We need your continued support to envision a new, healthier future for children and families. 🤝 Donate now: vist.ly/57un6

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 12

⏰ There are only a few days left in our donation match! Your generosity has created a grace period as we plan for a future without US funding. But the gap is large. 😔 We need your support to continue reaching children and families. 🤝 Invest in healthier futures: vist.ly/57hf7

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 8

Over 3 billion people worldwide don't have enough nutritious food. 🍽️ Thanks to your support, we've restarted some of our lifesaving nutrition work in places it's needed most. 🌱 Right now, all donations are matched. So, your impact goes further. ✨ Donate today: vist.ly/56xsq

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 5

Extreme weather is making it harder for families to buy & grow nutritious foods. ⛈️ We partner with women & communities to help them adapt using climate-smart agriculture. 🌱 With these techniques, families can grow more healthy foods to support good nutrition. 💜🤍 #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 3

June is #Cataract Awareness Month! 👀 Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, but they can be treated. $185 can fund cataract surgery to restore a person's vision & their independence. Right now, your donation will be matched. ✨ Double your impact: vist.ly/56fai

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· Jun 1

Today is the Global Day of Parents! 👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 From prenatal vitamins to breastfeeding support to nutrition education and counseling to vitamin A, we partner with parents & caregivers to help them provide the nutrition their children need for a healthier future. 💜🤍

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A health worker educates a mother with her child about nutrition in an outdoor setting. The scene is bright and conveys a sense of community support and care.

A mother tenderly feeds her child during a community gathering focused on child nutrition. The scene evokes a sense of care and community support.

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· May 30

Because of you, we're continuing the fight against #NTDs & reaching new people & places. 🦠 With funding from the 2025 @kristofimpact.bsky.social Prize & through the PRO Initiative, we can reach 10.6 million people with treatment for at least 1 NTD. 💜🤍 Learn more: vist.ly/55zc9

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· May 29

We're close to eliminating trachoma in Guinea. 🌍 Progress took commitment from communities, governments, partners & donors like you. 🤝 $500 funds sight-saving trachoma surgery for 4 people & right now, all gifts are matched. 💕 Help us finish the fight: vist.ly/55xq9

Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· May 28

Hunger is the greatest threat to a child's life. But we can solve hunger. 🍽️ It's #WorldHungerDay, & this year we celebrate how individuals are helping end hunger. 🌱 Prioritizing access to healthy food & good nutrition means that children don't just survive, they thrive. 💜🤍 #InOurHands

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A healthcare worker in a green vest measures a child's arm circumference while seated with a caregiver. The setting appears to be a community health center.

A group of women gathers for a community workshop on nutrition. The facilitator uses a variety of vegetables to educate participants.

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Helen Keller Intl@helenkellerintl· May 27

Neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs) affect some of the world's most vulnerable communities. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 🌍 Last year, we reached more than 32.3 million people with treatment for neglected tropical diseases. 💜 Follow along to learn more about NTDs. 🦠