Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl works to ensure that millions of children and families in need receive life‑changing — and life‑saving — care.
Working in 21 countries, including the United States, our teams of experts combat both the causes and consequences of blindness, malnutrition, and preventable diseases that disproportionately impact the world’s disadvantaged.
Your generous tax-deductible contribution helps give vulnerable people the chance to see possibilities, overcome obstacles and fulfill their potential.
Maximizing your gift
Of every dollar we spend, more than 82 cents goes directly to programs that save the sight and lives of vulnerable children and their families.


Helen Keller Intl has been awarded the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, for seven years in a row — ranking us among the top U.S. charities for financial health, accountability and transparency.
Helen Keller Intl gets more bang for the buck than almost any group I can think of.”
- Nicholas Kristof Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, The New York Times
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