The Himalayan Cataract Project, a Vermont-Based International Eye Care Organization, Earns Highest Rating for Fiscal Responsibility
The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure which includes eye hospitals, clinics and medical training. HCP works throughout the Himalayas and in Africa. The nonprofit has been awarded its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Waterbury, VT, April 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Himalayan Cataract Project has been awarded its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent organization which measures the fiscal responsibility of US charitable organizations. Only five percent of American charities attain this "exceptional" designation for five years or more.
The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure which includes eye hospitals, clinics and medical training. HCP works throughout the Himalayas and in African countries such as Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Malawi. The organization is based in Waterbury, Vermont, USA.
HCP’s top priority is to reach the greatest number of unserved blind people, with the highest quality care, at the lowest possible cost. Founded in 1995, HCP has become a leader in international health innovation in the developing world. The nonprofit organization’s innovative methods have made it possible to conduct a life-altering cataract surgery for only $20 US, which can reach needy patients in the world’s most remote places.
A letter from Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger stated, “Only 5% of the charities we rate have received at least five 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.”
On the Web:
Himalayan Cataract Project
http://www.cureblindness.org/
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The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure which includes eye hospitals, clinics and medical training. HCP works throughout the Himalayas and in African countries such as Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Malawi. The organization is based in Waterbury, Vermont, USA.
HCP’s top priority is to reach the greatest number of unserved blind people, with the highest quality care, at the lowest possible cost. Founded in 1995, HCP has become a leader in international health innovation in the developing world. The nonprofit organization’s innovative methods have made it possible to conduct a life-altering cataract surgery for only $20 US, which can reach needy patients in the world’s most remote places.
A letter from Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger stated, “Only 5% of the charities we rate have received at least five 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.”
On the Web:
Himalayan Cataract Project
http://www.cureblindness.org/
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Kris Surette
802.878.0380
www.cureblindness.org
Kris Surette
802.878.0380
www.cureblindness.org
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