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Helen Keller International
Vitamin A supplementation and nutrition programs saving children's lives
Strong evidence
West Africa, AsiaGlobal Health
Why we chose this charity
Helen Keller International's Vitamin A Supplementation program is one of GiveWell's top charities. Vitamin A deficiency kills an estimated 200,000–300,000 children annually. Supplementation costs pennies per child and has strong evidence from multiple large trials.
Cost-effectiveness
estimated average cost per life saved, 2022–2024 (range: $1,000–$8,500 depending on country)
Source: GiveWell ↗Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.
About
Fights preventable blindness and malnutrition worldwide.
Ratings & research
Independently verifiedGiveWell Top Charity
Charity Navigator: 99/100
Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify current rating.
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