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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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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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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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Save the Date for #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day.
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Over 3,000 Surgeries Performed in Ethiopia

HCP and partners traveled to Bahir Dar and Boru Meda for two outreach events.
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HCP Performs First-Ever Outreach in Eritrea

The fight against needless blindness in Eritrea received a boost this month with new allies, tools and training being deployed in the country by the Himalayan Cataract Project and partners...
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New Eye Hospital Opens in Bhutan

The 16-bed facility will offer specialized eye care services to the entire country
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