Helen Keller International
Founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, Helen Keller International (HKI) is among the oldest international NGOs (non-governmental organizations) devoted to preventing blindness and reducing malnutrition in the world. They currently work in 22 countries: 13 in Africa, 8 in Asia-Pacific, and the United States. Mission: HKI's mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. They combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.
Key Areas Of Intervention & Support For Vision 2020 Activities
Sub Regions Involved In And Countries Supported
No funding information has been entered for the year 2017
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| Sub-Regions | Countries | Type Of Involvement/Support | FUNDING 2010 (US$) | FUNDING 2011 (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Africa | Burkina Faso | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 4,215,078 | 5,071,203 |
| Guinea Bissau | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 134,640 | 599,644 | |
| Mali | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 3,764,289 | 3,905,005 | |
| Mauritania | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 23,336 | 7,669 | |
| Niger | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 4,749,941 | 7,954,651 | |
| Nigeria | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 1,247,332 | 3,174,250 | |
| Senegal | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 841,021 | 898,624 | |
| Central Africa | Cameroon | Approved Zithromax Treatment | N/A | 974,717 |
| East Africa | Burundi | Approved Zithromax Treatment | N/A | 735313 |
| Eritrea | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 694,543 | 713,990 | |
| Ethiopia | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 22,261,459 | 18,877,353 | |
| Kenya | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 414,591 | 889,575 | |
| Sudan | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 0 | 450,964 | |
| Sudan GOSS | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 964,400 | 1,450,962 | |
| Tanzania | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 4,562,284 | 3,998,961 | |
| Uganda | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 6,509,199 | 8,280,081 | |
| Southern Africa | Malawi | Approved Zithromax Treatment | 879,669 | 931,346 |
| Zambia | Approved Zithromax Treatment | N/A | 783,542 |
No funding information has been entered for the year 2012
No funding information has been entered for the year 2011
No funding information has been entered for the year 2010
No funding information has been entered for the year 2009
No funding information has been entered for the year 2008
Contact Details
Africa Office
Helen Keller International
352 Park Avenue South, Suite 1200
New York
NY 10010
Helen Keller International
352 Park Avenue South, Suite 1200
New York
NY 10010
