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A Vision Realized: Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Inaugurates New Eye Care Center of Excellence
Ghana Infrastructure & Equipment

A Vision Realized: Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Inaugurates New Eye Care Center of Excellence

On March 3rd, the grounds of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) came alive with celebration, reflection, and hope. Leaders from government, global health organizations, donor communities, and the people of...
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Strengthening Eye Health in Ethiopia: The Enduring Partnership Between Cure Blindness Project and Jimma University
Ethiopia Local Capacity

Strengthening Eye Health in Ethiopia: The Enduring Partnership Between Cure Blindness Project and Jimma University

Cure Blindness Project has long been a trusted and impactful partner of Jimma University, working collaboratively to strengthen and expand eye care services and residency training in the region. Over...
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Local Capacity

Global Ophthalmology Leader Dr. David Khorram Appointed Senior Clinical Advisor

Earlier this month, Cure Blindness Project announced the appointment of Dr. David Khorram as Volunteer Senior Clinical Advisor, Residency & Quality (CARQ). A longtime leader in global ophthalmology and cataract...
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South Sudan Patient Care

Restoring Sight, Restoring Dignity — The Journey of Santo Garang

Santo Garang, a 46-year-old father of five from Aweil East County, South Sudan, spent more than a year living in total darkness. A dedicated military soldier and trainer stationed at...
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Burundi Patient Care

From Nearly Four Years of Darkness to the Return of Light

For almost four years, Mama Ngiriyabandi Prisca, an 89-year-old widow from Makamba Province, Burundi, lived in complete darkness. Her world had slowly closed around her — not only because of...
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Cure Blindness Project Earns Top Charity Navigator Rating

Cure Blindness Project has again earned a prestigious Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, recognizing our organization’s strong financial health, accountability, and impact. This highest possible rating designates Cure Blindness Project...
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Ghana Patient Care

Sight Gives Ghanaian Woman Back Her Life

In the heart of Ghana's Central Region, Ghanaian storyteller and photographer Francis Kokoroko captured a deeply moving account from Efua Daawa, a 71-year-old woman who recently underwent life-changing cataract surgery...
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Bhutan Ethiopia Nepal Local Capacity

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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Mamush Overcomes Homelessness and Blindness

Mamush endured profound hardship after losing his sight in both eyes. For five years, his life unraveled completely.
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