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International Women's Day - Dr. Dechen Wangmo
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International Women’s Day

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, "When we give, we gain", feels deeply woven into the fabric of Cure Blindness Project.
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Bringing Light Back into Kausila’s Life

For a long time, life had been slowly slipping out of focus for 62-year-old Kausila Devi Yadav. Living in Ishworpur Municipality, she tried to hide how difficult things had become...
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Every $1 in Eye Care Generates Up to $7.30 in Social Value

Globally, at least 1.1 billion people live with vision loss and 90% of these cases are preventable or treatable. Preventable blindness continues to present a major public health challenge in...
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In Her Son’s Eyes, She Found Herself Again

When Dambar Kumari Mijar first began losing her vision, she tried to push through the chores of rural life in Dolakha, Nepal. But as her eyesight dimmed over two years...
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Full Circle Moment for Cure Blindness Project in Nepal
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Then & Now: Full Circle Moment for Cure Blindness Project in Nepal

In our 30th anniversary year, join Cure Blindness Project as we reflect on our past while simultaneously looking towards our future. This monthly feature titled Then & Now will showcase...
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Gender Equality Training Allows for More Inclusive Eye Care
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Gender Equality Training Allows for More Inclusive Eye Care

Recent training at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) in Nepal was designed to enhance patient accessibility and promote gender equality in regards to both access to care and workplace equality.
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No Age Limit for Joy Restored
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No Age Limit for Joy Restored

For 90-year-old Bishnu Maya Khadka from Chuchure Village in Nepal, it was the Himalayas that anchored her world; their beauty, their power, their mystery. Until she lost her sight to...
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What HCP Milestones in South Asia Tell Us
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What HCP Milestones in South Asia Tell Us

Prevention efforts in India and Nepal have hit significant milestones in 2023. Together, they tell the broader story of how HCP efforts are making a lasting impact on these healthcare...
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In the Shadow of the Mountains, Phuti Finds the Light

66-year-old Phuti Sherpa grew up in the shadows of the Himalayas, the mountains’ majestic beauty a backdrop for her life in the remote village of Dadakharka. After losing her sight...
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