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Helen Keller International-Vietnam

The mission of Helen Keller International (HKI) is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Helen Keller International-Vietnam

Guided by the optimism of Helen Keller, our co-founder, we deliver life-changing health care to vulnerable families in places where the need is great, but access is limited.

Headquarters
Hanoi
Foundation type
International NGO

Mission

The mission of Helen Keller International (HKI) is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Vietnam
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 53

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Helen Keller International-Vietnam with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 87% of comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a mission statement. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Vietnam GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Helen Keller International-Vietnam is a registered health nonprofit based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is registered with the official charity registry of Vietnam. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Helen Keller International-Vietnam has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Vietnam is 53/100.

Helen Keller International-Vietnam is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Helen Keller International-Vietnam is classified as a Health organization, registered in Vietnam. It operates as an International NGO.

According to GiveRadar's records, Helen Keller International-Vietnam is a registered nonprofit in Vietnam. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Guided by the optimism of Helen Keller, our co-founder, we deliver life-changing health care to vulnerable families in places where the need is great, but access is limited. Helen Keller International-Vietnam is classified as a health organization registered in Vietnam.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Viet Nam under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Nancy J• H••••••
MPH, Acting Country Director, Vice President and Regional Director for Asia Pacific; Pham Kim Ngoc, Admin/Finance Manager, HKI Vietnam

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Cause areas in Vietnam

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 64
Health this charity 25
Environment 20
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Most common causes in Vietnam

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 85
Education 54
Human Rights 46
Health 46
Children 34
Disaster Relief 34
Sanitation 33
Gender Equality 30

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Helen Keller International-Vietnam

What is Helen Keller International-Vietnam?
Helen Keller International-Vietnam is a health international ngo based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Guided by the optimism of Helen Keller, our co-founder, we deliver life-changing health care to vulnerable families in places where the need is great, but access is limited.
Who leads Helen Keller International-Vietnam?
Nancy J. Haselow serves as MPH, Acting Country Director, Vice President and Regional Director for Asia Pacific; Pham Kim Ngoc, Admin/Finance Manager, HKI Vietnam.
Where is Helen Keller International-Vietnam located?
Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Is Helen Keller International-Vietnam trustworthy?
Helen Keller International-Vietnam has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Helen Keller International-Vietnam's website?
http://www.hki.org
Are donations to Helen Keller International-Vietnam tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Vietnam under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.