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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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    The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.

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MacArthur Foundation Picks Eight Projects That Could Change the World

The MacArthur Foundation on Wednesday announced the eight semifinalists in a new competition: come up with the best proposal to solve a global problem, with a reward of $100 million.

Feb 17, 2017

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Vermont Nonprofit Is a Semifinalist for a $100 Million Grant

A Waterbury nonprofit has been named a semifinalist for a $100 million grant award in an international competition.

Feb 16, 2017

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The Mountaineering Ophthalmologist, Doctor Geoff Tabin

Co-founder and chairman Dr. Geoff Tabin featured in Wasatch Magazine.

Jan 20, 2017

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Vision Quest: Bringing Eyesight to the Blind

HCP featured in Seven Days, Vermont’s Independent Voice

Nov 29, 2016

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How to Start a Medical Revolution

HCP featured in USAID's Frontlines.

Nov 22, 2016

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The Best News You Don’t Know

The world is a mess, with billions of people locked in inescapable cycles of war, famine and poverty, with more children than ever perishing from hunger, disease and violence.

Sep 22, 2016

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VICE on HBO features Himalayan Cataract Project

Beating Blindness - the moment a life changes.

Feb 26, 2016

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Dr. Geoff Tabin Receives 2016 Biosyntrx Thornton Humanitarian Award

"Summiting the mountain of preventable cataract blindness in the developing world is admittedly audacious, but he has proven it’s doable and sustainable."

Feb 1, 2016

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Himalayan Times: King of Bhutan Honors Dr. Sanduk Ruit

Dr. Sanduk Ruit receives a 'National Order of Merit, Gold' from the King of Bhutan

Dec 21, 2015

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