Frequently Asked Questions

We commit to using your donation to achieve the maximum possible impact. We make every effort to honor the intent of your donation; if a specific project or item is fully funded, your contribution will be redirected to provide comparable assistance within the same category or similar needs.  

The Himalayan Cataract Project (dba Cure Blindness Project) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. 

The donation amounts shown are based on the average cost of items in the countries where we serve. Every dollar you give helps change lives in a meaningful way. The amounts in the catalog are simply suggestions—your gift of any size will make a difference and is deeply appreciated. 

We are a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending avoidable blindness. For the past 30 years, Cure Blindness Project has restored sight and hope by developing high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable eye care in underserved communities around the world. From sight-saving surgeries to training local doctors, we are building a future where everyone has the chance to see. Read our financial commitment at cureblindness.org/financials. 

Email cards for your loved ones are delivered instantly! Physical cards are available for gifts over $250 and will arrive in 2-7 business days via USPS First Class. 

To make sure your gift reaches the people who need it most, our team directs contributions to the countries and communities with the greatest need. We stay in close contact with our partners worldwide to identify urgent priorities, so you can be confident your generosity is making the biggest possible impact. 

We are not able to track the individual journey of surgeries that are sponsored or other gifts given. This saves on cost and allows us to help even more people! However, you will receive updates about people who received gifts similar to yours. If you choose to sponsor an entire project such as a sight-restoring cataract outreach, a sub-specialty fellowship for an ophthalmologist, or sponsoring a primary eye care center, a donor advocate will be in communication with you. 

Absolutely! All of the gifts listed in the catalog and online are available throughout the year. Visit cureblindness.org/gift anytime to provide sight-restoring surgeries, eye exams, first-aid eye care kits, sponsor training and more.