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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    The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.

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Zelalem Addisu

Dr. Zelalem Addisu, a cataract surgeon, is one of hundreds of ophthalmic personnel in Ethiopia whose training has been supported by HCP since our work began there in 2008. Dr...

Oct 29, 2020

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R.K. and Aleah Arundale

​There are few people more devoted to Himalayan Cataract Project’s mission to cure needless blindness in under-resourced countries than R.K. Arundale and Aleah Siegel Arundale.

Jul 29, 2020

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Contributing Life's Lessons to HCP: The Michael Lewis Story

As the Himalayan Cataract Project marks our 25th year, few individuals have had the personal connection to our work as author, photographer, doctor and friend, Michael Lewis. Michael is an...

Jun 30, 2020

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Dr. Mo Hartstein

This past week HCP Affiliated Ophthalmologist Dr. Morris Hartstein arranged a second shipment of HCP-supported personal protective equipment (PPE) from Israel to Ethiopia for distribution to HCP partner hospitals

May 29, 2020

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Angel

When Dr. Salomey walked into the optometry clinic lab, Angel spun quickly to see who had entered. It was a usual morning at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi...

Mar 31, 2020

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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...

Jan 31, 2020

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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...

Jan 30, 2020

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Texan Students Win Charity Competition

The Himalayan Cataract Project recently came out on top in a Texas charity contest.

Nov 25, 2019

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Meet the Dullo Family

Sight Restored to Several Members of One Ethiopian Family During Recent Outreach.

Sep 30, 2019

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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

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