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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    We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.

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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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Dr. Oscar Afari Debrah

Dr. Oscar Afari Debrah began his career in medicine after graduating from the University of Ghana Medical School, Legon in the early ‘80s and completed his internship at the Korle...

Aug 29, 2019

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Dr. Liknaw Adamu

“HCP supports almost one third of Ethiopia’s annual performance in cataract surgery”

Jul 31, 2019

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Northern Highlands High School's United Nations Class

New Jersey high school's student-led fundraiser exceed expectations

Jul 31, 2019

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Adjoe

Meet Adjoe, a 40-year-old mother from Togo

Jun 28, 2019

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Dr. Sisay Bekele

“I hope that the needless blindness in our country is avoided through the concerted effort of us [local Ethiopian ophthalmologists] and the NGOs, like HCP, working on eye care"

May 31, 2019

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Awo

A patient story shared by HCP Ghana Representative, Dr. Oscar Debrah from HCP Partner, Watborg Eye Clinic

May 31, 2019

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Dr. Gladys Fordjour

“The smiles and happiness - that satisfaction should be felt by all who donate to help cure blindness.”

Apr 30, 2019

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Mary

Tribute card donor shares why she gives the gift of sight to celebrate and honor loved ones

Apr 30, 2019

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Benedicta Boah

Meet Benedicta, a 17-year-old girl from Cape Coast, Ghana who had sight restored to both eyes after three years of blindness

Mar 31, 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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