From One to Many: The Strength of Partnerships
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 how much we’ve accomplished, always with partners, in our mission to cure avoidable blindness.
FOUNDED AS HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT
In early days, the then-named Himalayan Cataract Project existed in the corner of Dr. Geoff Tabin’s University of Vermont faculty office. Volunteers donated their time to the cause. Dr. Tabin initiated conversations with potential donors to support the newly formed non-profit’s efforts. Work focused on fundraising and surgical outreaches to cure blindness in Nepal’s remote mountainous regions.
NOW, EXPANDED TO 30 COUNTRIES
Today, Cure Blindness Project has dedicated country teams in Ghana, Ethiopia, India and Nepal as well as planning and leadership staff across the Globe. Together, this diverse team combines skills and experiences that allow Cure Blindness Project to work in 30 countries with hundreds of implementing partners.
Cure Blindness Project’s approach focuses on long-term solutions with teams leading initiatives across our four pillars:
- Local capacity: Empowering local healthcare professionals through training and equipment.
- Infrastructure and equipment: Ensuring communities have the resources needed.
- Quality patient care: Delivering high-quality eye care services.
- Prevention: Proactively addressing eye health concerns.
Cure Blindness Project leadership have become thought leaders in the NGO eye care space and are leading efforts to advance global ophthalmology by:
- Speaking at regional conferences
- Addressing national leaders and partnering with Ministries of Health
- Leading innovative research that is elevating care
Open dialogue has led to expanded partnerships and empowered in-country leaders who contribute and collaborate with our team in meaningful ways.
From one to many, our team is committed to our mission and works tirelessly to eliminate needless blindness in all its forms.
