The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) is an independent, non-profit organization established to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide. We pursue this mission by delivering high-quality care, training local personnel and establishing world-class eye care infrastructure.

The HCP was founded in 1995 by two intrepid ophthalmologists - Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Geoffrey Tabin - focused on eradicating unnecessary blindness due to cataracts in the Himalayan region.  Today, HCP has expanded to provide eye care, infrastructure support and training for international populations in more than 16 countries throughout Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, has trained eye care personnel from more than 40 countries, and has procured equipment and supplies for programs in more than 37 countries.

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HCP Cureblindness

Semegnew Mengestu Alem

Ruth Bolan

Josie Noah

Jeff Wallace

Hiwot Degineh Mengistie

Emily Newick

The Program Development and Evaluation team at HCP Cureblindness is dedicated to designing, implementing, and assessing eye care initiatives to maximize impact and sustainability. This team focuses on monitoring project outcomes, evaluating program effectiveness, and optimizing resource allocation to enhance training and infrastructure support for local eye care personnel. By leveraging data-driven insights, they ensure that HCP’s mission to eradicate preventable blindness is effectively pursued across diverse global contexts.

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