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.
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Join the #HelenKeller Intl community to keep up with the latest news, program updates & inspiring stories of how, together, we are ensuring children & families get the right support at the right time to realize their true potential. ππ€
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It will take all of us to build a better world where every child & family can access #healthcare & good #nutrition . π
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Happy birthday to #AnneSullivan ! π
Born #OnThisDay in 1866, Anne was #HelenKeller 's teacher & lifelong companion. π€
By providing the right support at the right time, Anne helped Helen realize her true potential & help millions of people around the world. ππ€
Our President & CEO Sarah Bouchie recently spoke to Charlene Giannetti, editor of Woman Around Town, about how her childhood, education, and work experiences prepared her for her new role with Helen Keller Intl. ππ€
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#HelenKeller #GlobalHealth
π€How can SBCC interventions address diverse household members' needs for lasting nutrition impact?
πFind out in this discussion on improved Nutrition in Nepal!
ποΈ18 April, 9am EDT
W/ experts from Helen Keller Intl, University of South Carolina & FHI 360
β‘οΈunc.zoom.us/meeting/registβ¦ #nutrition #SBCC
Today is #WorldHealthDay . π
Inequities in health & food systems rob +1 billion people from their right to achieve good health & sound nutrition. π
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life with access to healthcare & nutritious foods. ππ€
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Weβre excited to launch our research with Eleanor Crook Foundation in #Nepal to help expand access to multiple micronutrient supplements for pregnant women. π€°π½
#MMS provides 15 essential nutrients & can improve the health of both moms & babies. π€±π½
#InvestInMMS
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April is #DeafHistoryMonth . π§
#HelenKeller accomplished so much. She:
was the first deaf-blind person to earn a BA π
co-founded Helen Keller Intl & the ACLU π
visited 40+ countries π
won an Oscar π
received the Medal of Freedom π
How does Helen's legacy inspire you? ππ€
The 2025 #Nutrition for Growth Summit provides a critical opportunity to strengthen partnerships to overcome unprecedented #GlobalNutrition obstacles & cooperate under #France βs leadership to accelerate action to end #malnutrition by 2030. π€π
#N4GParis #SDGs
Meet Nurse Aminata Sama! ππΏ
She always dreamed of helping her community in #SierraLeone stay healthy. π©πΏββοΈ
Now, she's a community health hero helping #BeatNTDs by providing preventive treatment to children. π
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Act to End NTDs | West #NTDs #EndNTDs
The global nutrition community mourns the loss of Dr. Noel W. Solomons, who dedicated his life to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations worldwide. ππ€
Read more: vist.ly/tmcr
Micronutrient Forum
Most of the 11 West African countries within Act to End NTDs | West hosted events to mark this yearβs #WNTDDay ! Read about how the different countries raised awareness & engaged with their communities to #BeatNTDs .
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#First1000Days between the start of #pregnancy & age 2 are critical for a child's physical development. πΆπΎ
Taking multiple micronutrient supplements, or #PrenatalVitamins , during pregnancy helps support good health for both mom & baby. π€°πΎ
During #pregnancy , a womanβs daily requirement of micronutrients increases by up to 50%! π€°πΏ
In #SierraLeone , Anita Agartha Kargbo helps pregnant women & mothers, learn about healthy diets & getting the nutrients they need. π
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#March4Nutrition