Leading Locally, Fortifying Futures - Helen Keller Intl
Learn about Helen Keller Intl's new organizational strategy, which will improve access to health services and fortified foods for children and families.| Helen Keller Intl
We recently spoke to Romance Dissieka, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator for Helen Keller Intl’s vitamin A work. Part of a multi-national team, Romance leads efforts to gather and use data to help reach over 40 million children across 14 African countries with vitamin A. The post Speaking Technically: A Chance to Grow and Thrive Thanks to Vitamin A appeared first on Helen Keller Intl.| Helen Keller Intl
Moshammat Rojina Begum’s eyes had been bothering her for days, making it difficult to complete her work at a garment factory in the suburbs of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The post One-Stop Eye Care Services Provide Clear Vision for Garment Workers in Bangladesh appeared first on Helen Keller Intl.| Helen Keller Intl
Learn about Helen Keller Intl's new organizational strategy, which will improve access to health services and fortified foods for children and families.| Helen Keller Intl
Remembering Jane Goodall, a conservation legend and someone who left a lasting impression on my career.| 5 Star Stories
Every year during the first week of October, mental health advocates, professionals, and organizations across the country observe Mental Illness Awareness Week — a time dedicated to increasing understanding of… The post Building Community Together for Mental Illness Awareness Week appeared first on Blue Star Families.| Blue Star Families
An article in Devex details how a remarkable collaboration between public and private partners has yielded tens of millions of dollars in emergency donations to support global health programs impacted by US government cuts. The post Devex: Emergency Donations Mobilized to Fund Helen Keller’s Disease and Nutrition Work appeared first on Helen Keller Intl.| Helen Keller Intl
In a column for The New York Times, opinion writer Nick Kristof once again championed Helen Keller’s work to prevent and treat neglected tropical diseases in West Africa. The post New York Times’ Nick Kristof Champions Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work appeared first on Helen Keller Intl.| Helen Keller Intl
Ndèye Yaga Sy is our Nutrition Policy and Advocacy Advisor based in Dakar, Senegal. She supports Helen Keller Intl’s work engaging with the Senegalese government to strengthen policies that support better nutrition and health for children and families.| Helen Keller Intl
Helen Keller Intl is helping ensure students have clear vision by providing vision screenings and free-of-charge glasses.| Helen Keller Intl
Driving from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay with little ones can feel like a marathon, but with the right timing and smart stops, the journey becomes part of the holiday. With a bit of planning, you’ll arrive in Plett with happy memories — and hopefully, happy kids.| 5 Star Stories
Working to improve healthcare and nutrition requires a commitment to understanding the inequities within health and food systems – and to finding partners who can implement cost-effective solutions that improve outcomes on a large scale and for the long term. The post Reaching Children in Madagascar with Vitamin A appeared first on Helen Keller Intl.| Helen Keller Intl
Learn about new research from Helen Keller Intl exploring the roles community health workers play in health systems across six countries in Africa.| Helen Keller Intl
Join us as we discover the new Farmyard Experience at Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. Blending muddy fun and hands-on learning, it is a must for families exploring the Garden Route.| 5 Star Stories
Packing for a family holiday in Cape Town can feel overwhelming, but with the right essentials (sneakers, snacks, and a sense of humour), and a stay at the family-friendly President Hotel, it turns into a trip worth every moment. The post What to pack for a family holiday in Cape Town appeared first on 5 Star Stories.| 5 Star Stories
On a recent staycation with our kids, we checked into the President Hotel in Sea Point and honestly? It ticked all the right boxes. Here are 10 reasons why we’d happily go back (and why our little one keeps asking if we can “live there now”). The post 10 reasons to stay at the President Hotel in Cape Town (when you’ve got kids in tow) appeared first on 5 Star Stories.| 5 Star Stories
10 reasons we love POD in Camps Bay (aka the ultimate staycation spot). We recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary here and let’s just say we’re still not over it. Here’s why.| 5 Star Stories
Discover 9 reasons we fell head over heels for Montagu Country Hotel, a Cape Country Routes member. More than a place to sleep, it is a bit of time travel, a lot of comfort, and a getaway the entire family could enjoy.| 5 Star Stories
Discover what YOU need to pack when flying overseas with small kids. Because we understand that moms are often so busy packing for their kids, they forget about themselves. But yes, you’re allowed to make your life easier too.| 5 Star Stories
Nestled along a stretch of pristine coastline in the Western Cape, not three hours from Cape Town, the Arniston Spa Hotel is the kind of destination that makes you want to linger a little longer.| 5 Star Stories
We tried out KnowRoaming's eSIM data solutions on our recent trip to the UK and it was a total game-changer. The post Navigating the UK with KnowRoaming appeared first on 5 Star Stories.| 5 Star Stories
On a recent trip to the United Kingdom, we decided to try out Trusted Housesitters for the first time, and it's safe to say, we've discovered what may just be our new favourite way to travel.| 5 Star Stories
If you’ve felt lonely lately, you’re not ironically not alone. We’d like to bump a low-cost anti-loneliness tool to the top of the list: Go outside. Preferably with people.| Camp Fire
Nurse Aminata Sama helping build healthy futures for children in Sierra Leone by distributing preventive medication for schistosomiasis.| Helen Keller Intl
Rebecca Clement helps displaced women in Nigeria improve food security and livelihoods for themselves and their families.| Helen Keller Intl
