International Eye Care Organization Himalayan Cataract Project Earns a Rare Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Waterbury, VT, March 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) has been awarded its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which measures the fiscal responsibility of US charitable organizations. Only seven percent of American charities attain this "exceptional" designation for four years or more.

Based in Waterbury, Vermont, and Salt Lake City, Utah, the Himalayan Cataract Project works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure in the Himalaya and Sub-Saharan Africa.

A letter to HCP from Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger stated: “As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars.”

“We are proud to announce Himalayan Cataract Project has earned our fourth consecutive 4 -star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 7 percent of the charities rated have received at least 4 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Himalayan Cataract Project consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. This 'exceptional' designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Himalayan Cataract Project from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. The organization helps charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of the largest charities in the United States.

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