Himalayan Cataract Project 2018 Annual Report
news | Jun 28, 2019
It is with great pleasure that we share this 2018 Annual Report with you, capturing an extraordinary year with a widening arc of partners and record number of beneficiaries
Together with our partners, in 2018, we reached nearly 1.7 million people with screening and basic treatment – including 123,648 sight-restoring surgeries.
With your support, we achieved the following milestones:
- Supported 534 training opportunities for eye care personnel in countries across the world including Nepal, Ghana, Ethiopia, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, Tanzania, Canada and the United States
- Sourced over $3.68 million worth of ophthalmic equipment and supplies for eye care programs in 14 countries through our Technology & Procurement Program
- Celebrated 10 years of programmatic activity in Ethiopia, fueled by partnerships and high volume surgical events
- Launched the National Cataract Outreach Program in Ghana
We take great pride in our financial efficiency and accountability. We know you expect us to use your funds wisely, and we are committed to maximizing the value of every donation we receive, directing those funds where they are most needed.
Thank you for your continued commitment and your tremendous generosity in 2018.
