We’re so glad you are able to experience the life changing gift of sight. Now, imagine giving the gift of sight to someone else.
There are millions of people waiting for their chance at sight-restoring surgery.
Your support can make it possible. Every donation helps bring clarity and hope to those in need. Since 1995, Cure Blindness Project has restored sight to more than 1.6 million people in 30 countries. And counting. We’re proven that quality eye care can go anywhere, so that’s where we go. Proving kindness and compassion have no boundaries.
You Can Make Miracles Happen
43 Million
people in the world are blind
80%
of this blindness is treatable or preventable
Founded in 1995, Cure Blindness Project today provides critical eye care services, training for ophthalmic professionals and enhanced eye care infrastructure where they are needed most. Cure Blindness Project works in over 30 countries in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and South America.
I believe this is probably the best you can do to humankind. It's so cost effective and it gives so much. So much power, so much change in the life of people.
– Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Co-Founder
How is my donation used?
Cure Blindness Project takes great pride in our financial efficiency and accountability. We work to maximize the value of every donation we receive and strive to direct those funds where they are most needed in support of our efforts to eradicate preventable blindness throughout the world.
Cure Blindness Project now offers several tax-smart giving options. Consider a gift of stocks, donor advised funds, qualified charitable donations or cryptocurrency. Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
Himalayan Cataract Project (dba Cure Blindness Project) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years. Donations to the Himalayan Cataract Project are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. View State Disclosure Information