Helen Keller Intl

How much does our co-founder Helen Keller shape our work? 👀

Our CEO Sarah Bouchie shared in a recent interview with Inside Philanthropy, "working here, you can feel her presence in the kinds of decisions we make; we’re grounded in values that are about her…we have a person to live up to: this woman who did all these incredible things despite the odds." 💜

Learn more below about the work we are doing and the cost-effective interventions that improves the health and well-being of families worldwide. 🌍

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It's National Deaf History Month. 💜

Helen Keller once said, "I believe that if we make up our minds to do something great, we can accomplish it." 🤟🏼

She co-founded Helen Keller Intl in 1915. She toured internationally on behalf of the organization and in 11 years she visited 35 countries on 5 continents! Since then, the organization has gone on to help millions of people every year. 🌍

We are inspired by Helen's leadership and passion every day. ✨

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Helen Keller Intl’s lifesaving nutrition interventions deliver enormous impact at very little cost. For just $2, a child can receive a twice-yearly dose of Vitamin A, strengthening vision, preventing blindness, and bolstering their immune system. Studies show this simple intervention can reduce childhood mortality by more than 25%. 💜

We’re honored that The New York Times opinion writer Nicholas Kristof highlighted this mighty, miraculous, and incredibly cost-effective work in his latest column:

“For $380 million, less than five hours of war, we could provide vitamin A supplementation for the 190 million children who need it. Helen Keller Intl, a nonprofit engaged in this work, says this would prevent up to 480,000 child deaths each year and virtually eliminate blindness from vitamin A deficiency.”

Read the column here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/opinion/iran-war-cost.html?unlocked_article_code=1.U1A.4_4q.jTbRYmXvvRqz&smid=url-share

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Last year, over 111,8000 students and individuals were screened in the United States. 👀

Glasses were provided to 82% of those diagnosed with myopia! 😎

Together, we can make the future brighter and more accessible. 💜

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The Transforming Lives Through Nutrition program is making a huge impact! ✨

In just the first year, and together with our consortium partners, iDE and Vitamin Angels, Transforming Lives reached:
💜 29.5+ million mothers, babies, and healthcare providers with essential nutrition services and training
💜 25.5 million children with vitamin A supplementation and deworming treatment
💜 1.4 million women with prenatal supplements
💜 1.6 million children with malnutrition screening and treatment
💜 180,000 people with food and agricultural services

The program, which delivers targeted, evidence-based nutrition interventions across 12 countries has been supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who announced $1.58B in 2025 charitable giving, highlighting their “long-standing work with organizations recognized for their efficacy, impact, and integrity such as Helen Keller Intl.” 🗺️

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