Sara Hutchinson
@sehutch.bsky.social
Media Relations Manager @helenkellerintl.org
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We are proud to announce that Helen Keller Intl has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 #HolidayImpactPrize by @kristofimpact.bsky.social. 🎉
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
November 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are proud to announce that Helen Keller Intl has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 #HolidayImpactPrize by @kristofimpact.bsky.social. 🎉
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
📰 In a new @nytopinion.nytimes.com piece, @nickkristof.bsky.social recalls visiting our work in Sierra Leone where he saw millions of doses of medication to prevent & treat #NTDs stuck in a warehouse due to US funding cuts. (1/3)
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New York Times' Nick Kristof Champions Helen Keller's Disease Prevention Work
In a New York Times column, opinion writer Nick Kristof once again championed Helen Keller’s disease prevention work in West Africa.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📰 In a new @nytopinion.nytimes.com piece, @nickkristof.bsky.social recalls visiting our work in Sierra Leone where he saw millions of doses of medication to prevent & treat #NTDs stuck in a warehouse due to US funding cuts. (1/3)
helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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📰 A new story from @apoorvanyt.bsky.social for @nytimes.com highlights how US funding cuts have disrupted the global supply of ready-to-use therapeutic food, creating devastating consequences for malnourished children worldwide. (1/2)
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helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
New York Times: US Cuts Disrupt Critical Supplies for Helen Keller's Lifesaving Malnutrition Work
US funding cuts have disrupted critical supplies needed for lifesaving malnutrition treatment with devastating consequences for children.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
📰 A new story from @apoorvanyt.bsky.social for @nytimes.com highlights how US funding cuts have disrupted the global supply of ready-to-use therapeutic food, creating devastating consequences for malnourished children worldwide. (1/2)
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helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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📰 @npr.org highlights the devastating fallout from US cuts to our nutrition work in Nigeria amid an ongoing hunger crisis.
"This is the worst I’ve seen in my entire public health experience," says Nigeria Country Director Aliyu Mohammed, 💔
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
"This is the worst I’ve seen in my entire public health experience," says Nigeria Country Director Aliyu Mohammed, 💔
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
NPR: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Nutrition Work in Nigeria Worsen Hunger Crisis
NPR spotlights the life-threatening impacts of US funding cuts on Helen Keller's nutrition work in Nigeria and the worsening hunger crisis.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
📰 @npr.org highlights the devastating fallout from US cuts to our nutrition work in Nigeria amid an ongoing hunger crisis.
"This is the worst I’ve seen in my entire public health experience," says Nigeria Country Director Aliyu Mohammed, 💔
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
"This is the worst I’ve seen in my entire public health experience," says Nigeria Country Director Aliyu Mohammed, 💔
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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Catherine Offord's powerful, must-read cover story about the impact of Trump cuts on nutrition programs for children in Nepal. Part 2 in series we're doing with support from the wonderful @pulitzercenter.bsky.social.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Catherine Offord's powerful, must-read cover story about the impact of Trump cuts on nutrition programs for children in Nepal. Part 2 in series we're doing with support from the wonderful @pulitzercenter.bsky.social.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
📰 @science.org’s latest cover story by @cofford.bsky.social spotlights the devastating consequences children in Nepal are facing because of US cuts to nutrition work.
Decades of progress made by Helen Keller Intl and our partners in the fight against malnutrition in Nepal are now also at risk. 🍽️
Decades of progress made by Helen Keller Intl and our partners in the fight against malnutrition in Nepal are now also at risk. 🍽️
Science: Cuts to Helen Keller's Nutrition Work in Nepal Threaten Children's Lives
Learn about the risk of malnutrition faced by children in Nepal due to US funding cuts and the efforts by Helen Keller Intl to combat it.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
📰 @science.org’s latest cover story by @cofford.bsky.social spotlights the devastating consequences children in Nepal are facing because of US cuts to nutrition work.
Decades of progress made by Helen Keller Intl and our partners in the fight against malnutrition in Nepal are now also at risk. 🍽️
Decades of progress made by Helen Keller Intl and our partners in the fight against malnutrition in Nepal are now also at risk. 🍽️
From @nytimes.com: "For those wishing to donate, consider @helenkellerintl.org, which works to prevent blindness & provide better nutrition...If it can raise money privately, it can go forward so at least some children will be protected from blindness, worms and Washington’s savage indifference.
For @TheNewYorkTimes, @nickkristof highlights how US funding suspensions have cut off access to critical preventive medications that protect communities from debilitating #NTDs. 🦠 (1/3)
Read more: vist.ly/3n7kzmi
Read more: vist.ly/3n7kzmi
New York Times Editorial Reveals Life-threatening Impacts of Funding Cuts and Champions Helen Keller
A New York Times editorial reveals that US funding suspensions have cut off access to preventive medications that protect communities from debilitating diseases.
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June 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
From @nytimes.com: "For those wishing to donate, consider @helenkellerintl.org, which works to prevent blindness & provide better nutrition...If it can raise money privately, it can go forward so at least some children will be protected from blindness, worms and Washington’s savage indifference.
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
For @nytimes.com, @nickkristof.bsky.social writes that global hunger is one problem we can address. 🌍
“We have a whole set of solutions,” says Helen Keller Intl's Shawn Baker in the piece. 🍠
But without US funding, many of these solutions are no longer reaching the people who need them most. 🍽️
“We have a whole set of solutions,” says Helen Keller Intl's Shawn Baker in the piece. 🍠
But without US funding, many of these solutions are no longer reaching the people who need them most. 🍽️
Opinion | This Problem Is Easy to Solve
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
For @nytimes.com, @nickkristof.bsky.social writes that global hunger is one problem we can address. 🌍
“We have a whole set of solutions,” says Helen Keller Intl's Shawn Baker in the piece. 🍠
But without US funding, many of these solutions are no longer reaching the people who need them most. 🍽️
“We have a whole set of solutions,” says Helen Keller Intl's Shawn Baker in the piece. 🍠
But without US funding, many of these solutions are no longer reaching the people who need them most. 🍽️
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
In an op-ed for @baltimoresun.bsky.social, Helen Keller’s Dr. Angela Weaver reflects on the remarkable progress made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, warning that this hard-won progress is now at risk.
Read more here: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more here: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
‘A Legacy of Progress’ at Risk: Baltimore Sun Op-ed Warns of Devastating Impacts of Disease Prevention Cuts
Dr. Angela Weaver reflects on the progress made against neglected tropical diseases, that could all be lost.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In an op-ed for @baltimoresun.bsky.social, Helen Keller’s Dr. Angela Weaver reflects on the remarkable progress made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, warning that this hard-won progress is now at risk.
Read more here: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more here: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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A new story by @jpatadamsbskysocial for @NPR spotlights how US funding cuts are jeopardizing the remarkable progress made in the fight against #NTDs. 🦠
If funding isn't restored, nearly $1 billion in donated drugs won't reach the people who need them. 💊
Read more: vist.ly/3n65tnw
If funding isn't restored, nearly $1 billion in donated drugs won't reach the people who need them. 💊
Read more: vist.ly/3n65tnw
NPR Highlights Disease Prevention Work Imperiled by Funding Cuts: ‘We Were on the Brink of Elimination.”
Understand the significant impact of US funding cuts on disease prevention efforts and the success achieved over two decades.
helenkellerintl.org
June 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A new story by @jpatadamsbskysocial for @NPR spotlights how US funding cuts are jeopardizing the remarkable progress made in the fight against #NTDs. 🦠
If funding isn't restored, nearly $1 billion in donated drugs won't reach the people who need them. 💊
Read more: vist.ly/3n65tnw
If funding isn't restored, nearly $1 billion in donated drugs won't reach the people who need them. 💊
Read more: vist.ly/3n65tnw
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
“We have an opportunity to eliminate some of these diseases that have been around for generations and generations,” says Dr. Angela Weaver, our VP of NTDs. “Taxpayer dollars … have already been invested in this program, and we’re throwing that away if we just let these programs go completely.” 💸
Politico: Cuts to Helen Keller's Disease Prevention Work Threaten Decades of Progress
US government funding cuts are putting decades of progress on neglected tropical disease prevention at risk.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“We have an opportunity to eliminate some of these diseases that have been around for generations and generations,” says Dr. Angela Weaver, our VP of NTDs. “Taxpayer dollars … have already been invested in this program, and we’re throwing that away if we just let these programs go completely.” 💸
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A new piece in @politico by @CarmenPaun highlights how US government funding cuts are threatening decades of hard-earned progress against neglected tropical diseases. 🦠
vist.ly/3n5yfkr
#NTDs #BeatNTDs #EndNTDs
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#NTDs #BeatNTDs #EndNTDs
Politico: Cuts to Helen Keller's Disease Prevention Work Threaten Decades of Progress
US government funding cuts are putting decades of progress on neglected tropical disease prevention at risk.
helenkellerintl.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A new piece in @politico by @CarmenPaun highlights how US government funding cuts are threatening decades of hard-earned progress against neglected tropical diseases. 🦠
vist.ly/3n5yfkr
#NTDs #BeatNTDs #EndNTDs
vist.ly/3n5yfkr
#NTDs #BeatNTDs #EndNTDs
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
A new article in @science.org by @martinenserink.bsky.social highlights the devastating impact of the US government’s decision to end funding for the prevention & treatment of #NTDs. 🦠
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Science Details Fallout of Cuts to Helen Keller’s Neglected Tropical Disease Work: ‘We Risk Losing the Gains We’ve Made’
US government funding cuts put neglected tropical disease progress at risk and threaten the health of tens of millions of people.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A new article in @science.org by @martinenserink.bsky.social highlights the devastating impact of the US government’s decision to end funding for the prevention & treatment of #NTDs. 🦠
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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Sulaiman Tarawallie, a community health hero in Sierra Leone, no longer has the resources to protect his community.
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
New from The Guardian: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work Put Millions of Lives at Risk
Discover how cuts in US funding put lives at risk, disrupting vital health programs to prevent and treat neglected tropical diseases.
helenkellerintl.org
April 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sulaiman Tarawallie, a community health hero in Sierra Leone, no longer has the resources to protect his community.
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
📰 For @TheGuardian, @KatLay highlights the devastating consequences of the US government's suspension of funding for #NTD prevention & treatment. (1/3) 🧵
Read more: vist.ly/3mzfrxk
Read more: vist.ly/3mzfrxk
New from The Guardian: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work Put Millions of Lives at Risk
Discover how cuts in US funding put lives at risk, disrupting vital health programs to prevent and treat neglected tropical diseases.
helenkellerintl.org
April 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
📰 For @TheGuardian, @KatLay highlights the devastating consequences of the US government's suspension of funding for #NTD prevention & treatment. (1/3) 🧵
Read more: vist.ly/3mzfrxk
Read more: vist.ly/3mzfrxk
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📰 For @science.org, @cofford.bsky.social details the life-threatening impacts of reduced govt funding to fight malnutrition.
Citing @nature.com, 2.3 million severely malnourished children will not be treated, causing 369,000 more deaths a year.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Citing @nature.com, 2.3 million severely malnourished children will not be treated, causing 369,000 more deaths a year.
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New From Science: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Nutrition Work Create Life-threatening Consequences
Funding cuts to government funding to combat severe malnutrition are escalating threats to the health and lives of children.
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March 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📰 For @science.org, @cofford.bsky.social details the life-threatening impacts of reduced govt funding to fight malnutrition.
Citing @nature.com, 2.3 million severely malnourished children will not be treated, causing 369,000 more deaths a year.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Citing @nature.com, 2.3 million severely malnourished children will not be treated, causing 369,000 more deaths a year.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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📰 A @forbes.com article warns govt cuts to nutrition funding could lead to the deaths of 369,000 children this year alone.
The story cites our terminated nutrition program in Nigeria, which served 5.6 million children, as one example of these harmful cuts. 🍽️
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The story cites our terminated nutrition program in Nigeria, which served 5.6 million children, as one example of these harmful cuts. 🍽️
helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Forbes Cites Helen Keller's Nigeria Work as Example of Nutrition Funding Cuts Threatening 369,000 Children's Lives
The US Government's nutrition funding cuts are putting the health and lives of hundreds of thousands of children at risk.
helenkellerintl.org
March 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
📰 A @forbes.com article warns govt cuts to nutrition funding could lead to the deaths of 369,000 children this year alone.
The story cites our terminated nutrition program in Nigeria, which served 5.6 million children, as one example of these harmful cuts. 🍽️
helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
The story cites our terminated nutrition program in Nigeria, which served 5.6 million children, as one example of these harmful cuts. 🍽️
helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
For @theHill, @hellolaurakelly sheds light on the 1000's of lifesaving health programs disrupted by sweeping USAID cuts, including our work on nutrition in Bangladesh, Nepal & Nigeria & on neglected tropical diseases across West Africa. ❤️🩹
Read more: vist.ly/3my7xdb
Read more: vist.ly/3my7xdb
The Hill Spotlights Helen Keller's Lifesaving Work Halted by USAID Cuts
The Hill sheds light on the lifesaving work halted by the cuts to USAID funding, including Helen Keller Intl's work on nutrition and disease.
helenkellerintl.org
March 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
For @theHill, @hellolaurakelly sheds light on the 1000's of lifesaving health programs disrupted by sweeping USAID cuts, including our work on nutrition in Bangladesh, Nepal & Nigeria & on neglected tropical diseases across West Africa. ❤️🩹
Read more: vist.ly/3my7xdb
Read more: vist.ly/3my7xdb
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
For @nytimes.com, @nickkristof.bsky.social reveals the deadly consequences of the US funding suspensions & voices his support for our organization. 📰
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
New York Times Editorial Endorses Helen Keller’s 'Outstanding Work' as US Funding Suspensions Cut Off Lifesaving Services
New York Times opinion writer Nick Kristof reveals the deadly consequences of cuts to lifesaving services and voices his support for Helen Keller Intl.
helenkellerintl.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For @nytimes.com, @nickkristof.bsky.social reveals the deadly consequences of the US funding suspensions & voices his support for our organization. 📰
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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Our USAID programs are among 1000s cut by the US govt this week, including many with waivers to continue lifesaving work. ❤️🩹
📰 For @nytimes.com, @stephanienolen.bsky.social writes about the devastating consequences of these sweeping terminations.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
📰 For @nytimes.com, @stephanienolen.bsky.social writes about the devastating consequences of these sweeping terminations.
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The New York Times Highlights Lifesaving Work Cut by US Government
Learn about the devastating impacts of the termination of lifesaving work funded by the US government.
helenkellerintl.org
February 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our USAID programs are among 1000s cut by the US govt this week, including many with waivers to continue lifesaving work. ❤️🩹
📰 For @nytimes.com, @stephanienolen.bsky.social writes about the devastating consequences of these sweeping terminations.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
📰 For @nytimes.com, @stephanienolen.bsky.social writes about the devastating consequences of these sweeping terminations.
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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For @devex.com, Tania Karas & @elissamio.bsky.social highlight the damage US funding uncertainty is doing to the systems that provide child malnutrition treatment & the deadly consequences for children. 🍽️
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Devex Highlights Impacts of USAID Suspensions on Lifesaving Nutrition
Learn about the potentially deadly consequences suspending lifesaving nutrition work may have for children with malnutrition.
helenkellerintl.org
March 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
For @devex.com, Tania Karas & @elissamio.bsky.social highlight the damage US funding uncertainty is doing to the systems that provide child malnutrition treatment & the deadly consequences for children. 🍽️
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
As the closure of USAID costs children's lives, Helen Keller Intl is saving them. A terrific organization fighting malnutrition and blindness around the world.
📰 In an @nytimes.com piece, @nickkristof.bsky.social highlights the immediate & irreversible impacts of the US govt funding suspension & lends his voice in support of our work. The pause puts children & families in grave danger. (1/2) #USAID #SWO
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Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
New York Times Editorials Champion Helen Keller's Lifesaving Work
Learn why New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof has lent his voice in support of Helen Keller Intl's lifesaving nutrition work.
helenkellerintl.org
February 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As the closure of USAID costs children's lives, Helen Keller Intl is saving them. A terrific organization fighting malnutrition and blindness around the world.
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We remain committed to doing everything in our power to support children and families. 💜🤍 (3/3)
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
The World’s Children Need Us Now More Than Ever
Millions of children and families are at risk due to funding pauses in critical health programs. Learn how Helen Keller Intl is fighting to restore life-saving care and how you can help.
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February 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We remain committed to doing everything in our power to support children and families. 💜🤍 (3/3)
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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Last night, we received termination notices for all of Helen Keller Intl’s US government-funded projects. ❤️🩹
This means children suffering from malnutrition, like Umesh, have little hope of treatment or recovery. 🍽️ (1/3)
This means children suffering from malnutrition, like Umesh, have little hope of treatment or recovery. 🍽️ (1/3)
February 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Last night, we received termination notices for all of Helen Keller Intl’s US government-funded projects. ❤️🩹
This means children suffering from malnutrition, like Umesh, have little hope of treatment or recovery. 🍽️ (1/3)
This means children suffering from malnutrition, like Umesh, have little hope of treatment or recovery. 🍽️ (1/3)