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HCP | CureBlindness Among Top 100 Proposals for Macarthur $100 Million Grant

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently unveiled HCP | CureBlindess (Himalayan Cataract Project) as one of the highest-scoring proposals, designated as the Top 100, in its 100&Change...
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Dr. Ruit Featured in Online Profile

The work of restoring sight is an ongoing pursuit for HCP's co-founder Dr. Sanduk Ruit. Having pioneered a lower-cost cataract surgery technique and performed over 100,000 surgeries, Dr. Ruit's work...
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Geoff Tabin Keynote at TWIN Global

HCP Co-founder Geoff Tabin delivers the keynote at the 2019 TWIN Global. The World Innovation Network (TWIN) is an invitation-only community of innovation and growth leaders from across sectors and geographies.
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Alex Chapple

HCP regrets the passing of a true friend this January. Alex Chapple was a committed supporter of HCP’s work since 2014 and made several major investments to advance eye care...
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Behind the Scenes: Screening for High-Volume Cataract Campaigns

There is a lot of “behind the scenes” work that goes into preparing for an HCP-supported high-volume cataract surgical campaign. Local screening teams provide basic treatment and have an impact...
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School Fundraising Clubs Help Support HCP

Fundraising clubs provide an avenue for high school and college students to raise money for a cause of their choice. A growing number of clubs across North America have chosen...
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HCP Selected as 2020 HVA Beneficiary

Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) is honored to be selected again in 2020 as a Healthy Vision Association beneficiary. We would like to thank Healthy Vision Association’s members and leadership for...
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Christopher Briscoe

During a recent three-week trip to Ethiopia with HCP surgical teams, Briscoe took a minimal approach, using as little camera gear as possible to help the subjects he photographed feel...
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National Cataract Outreach Program gains Momentum in Ghana

In November, HCP’s Co-founder Dr. Geoff Tabin joined a team of Ghanaian ophthalmologists to perform 851 sight-restoring surgeries at the Bolgatanga Presbyterian Regional Eye Center in the Upper East region...
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