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A donation to Helen Keller International is an investment in long term change.
Kathy Spahn
As doctors we know all too well that uncorrected vision problems are especially impactful for children, leaving them at great risk for missing out on potential academic success and important stages of social development.
Dr. Marc Weinstein, Founder and CEO of 39DollarGlasses.com
ChildSight is dedicated to making a positive and significant impact on thousands of New Jersey children and families who would otherwise needlessly struggle with untreated vision disorders.
Kindal Beckley, Program Manager for ChildSight New Jersey
Preventable vision loss is a major drain on economic productivity, including in developing countries where it locks people into cycles of poverty.
Kathy Spahn, President and CEO, Helen Keller International
Today, 32.4 million people are blind in the world – and four out of five of them don’t need to be. We still have a long way to go to ensure that no one is needlessly blind and this is another step forward in making that ambitious goal more achievable.
Brian Doolan, CEO, The Fred Hollows Foundation
Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
Helen Keller
Since 1915, our mission has been to provide opportunity and hope where there is hardship and despair.
Helen Keller International President and CEO Kathy Spahn
Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same.
Helen Keller
"Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye."
Helen Keller
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.
Helen Keller
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Helen Keller International 100th Anniversary Year Highlighted by Program Achievements Reaching Millions in the United States, Africa and Asia

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. – Helen KellerHelen Keller International  (HKI), one of the oldest global nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting the causes and consequences of preventable blindness and malnutrition, celebrates the close of its Centennial Anniversary  with several programmatic achievements.  This milestone year has been highlighted by continued progress in reaching people in need in some of the world’s

Clear Vision for Newark Students

Helen Keller International and 39DollarGlasses.com Help Make Clear Vision Part of Back to School Agenda for Newark-area Students in Need Partnership Provides Vision Screenings and New Prescription Eyeglasses for Newark-area Students in NeedHelen Keller International (HKI)  is pleased to announce its continued partnership with 39DollarGlasses.com in delivering critical vision services Newark-area students in need in the new school year.   As part of an ongoing partnership, this year the Long Island-based retailer

Helen Keller International Joins the END Fund for Summit to See the END

NGO Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Kilimanjaro Climb to End Neglected Tropical DiseasesHelen Keller International (HKI)  is pleased to announce its participation in the Summit to See the END  climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, July 11-19, 2015 to raise awareness about and funds for the treatment and prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) . Summit to See the END is an initiative of the END Fund , a leading,

Helen Keller International Prepares Emergency Response in Nepal

HKI working on rapid assessment of critical nutrition needs in collaboration with Government of NepalHelen Keller International  (HKI) has commenced with a rapid assessment of critical nutrition needs in Nepal following the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated the impoverished nation earlier this week. These efforts are being done in close collaboration with Nepal’s District Disaster Response teams, and will focus on determining the needs of infants, young children and pregnant and lactating women, all of whom are especially vulnerable during emergency

NEW AGREEMENT UNITES LEGACIES OF HELEN KELLER AND FRED HOLLOWS

The global fight against avoidable blindness has been strengthened with the signing of a partnership between Helen Keller International  and The Fred Hollows Foundation .   Under the agreement, the organizations will work together to help restore sight to some of the world’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. They will collaborate on projects and campaign together for greater investment in international efforts to prevent blindness.   Helen Keller International CEO Kathy Spahn 

Helen Keller International Focuses on Building Brighter Futures On Threshold of Centennial Anniversary

Donors encouraged to support empowering, sustainable efforts that increase opportunity for those in needHelen Keller International , one of the oldest and most respected global nonprofit organizations devoted to preventing blindness and reducing malnutrition, has launched a holiday campaign encouraging donors to support programs that empower vulnerable communities with simple tools needed to help them build brighter futures for themselves. Women and children under five remain among the world’s most vulnerable groups. A pregnant woman who is malnourished is more

5 Heroes to Celebrate

July 18th is Nelson Mandela Day, an international holiday devoted to honoring the life and legacy of South African leader Nelson Mandela.  Especially poignant following his passing earlier this year, the holiday celebrates Mandela’s dedication to human rights and equality for all people.  As Mandela himself once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  Learn more about other heroes you can celebrate who also committed their lives to the pursuit of peace, equality, and a better world.  1.     Malala Yousafzai On October 9, 2011, Malala

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Helen Keller

People around the world know the story of a deaf-blind young girl who overcame so many obstacles with the help of her famous teacher.  When that girl grew up, she led a fascinating life advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable people around the world. In honor of her 134thbirthday on June 27th, here are a few little-known facts about the remarkable Helen Keller . 1. She traveled the world. Over the course of her life, Helen Keller took nine different global tours that spanned 39 countries on five continents. On many of these visits, she

5 Ways to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

On June 8th, between handmade Mother’s Day cards and fishing trips with Dad, lies National Children’s Day.  Never heard of it?  People in the United States have actually been celebrating Children’s Day since before both Mother’s and Father’s Day were established holidays. Here are five ways you can empower the next generation to continue making the world a better place this Children’s Day. 1. Educate. Teach children you know what it means to be a hero.  Shine a light on role models from the past, like Helen Keller, who overcame seemingly insurmountable barriers to emerge as a

Celebrate Moms Everywhere This Mother’s Day

Each year, we take one day to celebrate the boundless love that mothers give all year round.  Moms help us solve problems, give us a shoulder to cry on and cheer us on from the front row — one day could not ever be enough to celebrate all the ways that they enrich our lives.  Here are some quick and easy ways to make the day special for the moms in your life, and for mothers everywhere.  1. Get Crafty Remember all those finger paintings that your mom hung on the fridge? They ended up there because they were made by you.  So, instead of rushing to the card store or picking up a sweater

Home Gardening Tips

What You Can Learn from a Woman in Rural BangladeshSpring is in the air and what better way to jumpstart the season than to plant your own home garden?  Not only does gardening allow opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, but by summer your whole family can enjoy a variety of fresh, locally sourced, nutritious fruits and vegetables. In gardens around the world, women like Lily, a young mother living in rural Bangladesh, are learning how to grow fresh produce as a dependable source of healthy food and extra income for their families, thanks to Helen Keller International’s

5 Ways to Empower Young Women During Women’s History Month

by Helen Keller InternationalEach year, Women’s History Month gives us the opportunity to honor the lives and achievements of the many remarkable women who have changed the course of history—women like Helen Keller, who overcame so many obstacles to become a champion for women, the disabled and the poor.  In addition to learning about the many historical contributions of women, this annual celebration is also a time to encourage and support our young women to aspire toward greatness. There are many of ways that you can help young women find inspiration in history’s trailblazing women.

5 Ways to Give Love that Lasts This Valentine’s Day

By Helen Keller International With Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s hard not to get caught up in the annual gifting frenzy and lose focus of what the day is really all about: ways to express your love for someone you care about.   Instead of candy, flowers or other disposable gifts, show someone how much you care with a gift that makes a lasting impression of love: 1.  Write a letter Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to share our feelings and to tell the important people in our lives how much they really mean to us.   A letter or, even better, a handmade card,

'Tis the (Giving) Season…

5 Steps to Making a Bigger Impact with your Holiday GivingBy Peggy O’NeillVice President, Development and Communications, Helen Keller International  With the holiday season upon us, many of us are in the giving spirit as we look to brighten the lives of the less fortunate.  However, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of worthy causes asking for our support. Here are five steps you can take to give smart this holiday season. 1. Give to the causes that matter most to you Before you take out your wallet, ask yourself, what issues do I

How Diabetes Can Lead to Blindness

National Diabetes Month, November, raises awareness about the devastating effects of diabetes here in the US. It’s no secret that instances of diabetes in the United States are skyrocketing and that now more than ever Americans eat more of what’s bad for us, exercise less and put ourselves at an increasingly higher risk for this potentially fatal disease. What many Americans do not realize is that we are not the only people who are impacted by diabetes.  As a matter of fact, of the 371 million people worldwide suffering from the disease, four out of five live in low or middle income

Could Your Child Need Glasses?

5 Steps to Clear Vision for Your Childby Nancy Prail ChildSight® Director, Helen Keller International Did you know that the most prevalent disabling condition among children in the United States is vision impairment? It may seem hard to believe, but one in four adolescents suffers from common vision problems. Even worse, many of them are not even aware of it.  In almost fifteen years working for Helen Keller International’s ChildSight® program , I have seen a lot of kids who were surprised to learn that they needed glasses. Here are 5 simple steps you can take

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