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Himalayan Cataract Project

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Of the more than 36 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, almost half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
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news | Ethiopia

Trade Secrets: Partnership Shares Outreach Blueprint

On the second morning of a recent outreach in Bisidimo, Ethiopia patients are dancing and yelling out with joy as a team of doctors from the USA, Ethiopia and Tanzania...

Jun 30, 2022

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news | Philippines

Over 1,000 sight restoring surgeries provided in the Philippines

This week, a collaboration between SEE International, HCP Cureblindness and local partners in the Philippines brought eye care and sight-restoring surgeries to the people of Bohol, Philippines.

Jun 30, 2022

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profiles | Ethiopia

Patient Story: The Three Sisters

At an HCP outreach at the Woldia Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia, we met the three Teshome sisters: 10-year-old Makoya, eight-year-old Tejitu and six-year-old Addise. All three girls were suffering from...

Jun 30, 2022

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June is Cataract Awareness Month

Your Gift Matched Until June 16!

May 31, 2022

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Oscar Afari Debrah

HCP mourns the loss of one of our leaders in Ghana, Dr. Oscar Afari Debrah.

May 31, 2022

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profiles | Ghana

Linda Awuku

Linda Awuku, a 26-year-old aspiring fashion designer, struggled with her vision for years before receiving care at an HCP outreach in Cape Coast, Ghana. In junior high school, seeing the...

May 31, 2022

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news | Ethiopia

No journey too long in Ethiopia

Washed out roads and flash floods couldn’t stop HCP’s Ethiopia team from bringing critical eye care services to new communities in the country.

Apr 28, 2022

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news | Ghana

Passing the Torch: A New Ghana Country Representative Joins HCP

A key factor to HCP Cureblindness’ success lies with our Country Representatives. Our Country Representatives help guide conversations and implement initiatives for HCP Cureblindness to make improvements to eye care...

Apr 28, 2022

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news | Nepal

Dr. Reeta featured by J&J Medtech

Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Reeta Gurung is the focus of a recent feature article published by Johnson & Johnson Medtech, highlighting her work as a philanthropist, teacher and CEO of HCP's...

Apr 28, 2022

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The Himalayan Cataract Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; Tax ID 03-0362926. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Principal photography provided by Ace Kvale, Michael Amendolia, and other photojournalists who have generously supported our work. Site design and development by Flannel