Cure Blindness Project, an organization focused on eliminating avoidable blindness, has launched its 2026 Holiday Gift Catalog. The catalog offers gifts intended to restore sight and support eye care in underserved communities, with many priced under $100.
How the gifts work#
Each purchase directly supports the organization’s mission to deliver high-quality eye care where it is needed most. Donors receive an e-card after purchase, and traditional cards are available on request.
The catalog includes a range of gifts. Its launch comes as the organization promotes gifting as an alternative to presents that are often forgotten or discarded.
Leadership statement#
“Every gift in this catalog has the power to change a life by restoring sight, strengthening communities, and creating lasting change,” said K-T Overbey, chief executive officer (CEO) of Cure Blindness Project. “Know that any gift you choose will create a ripple that will touch countless lives.”
The case for investing in eye care#
A recent study found that every $1 invested in eye health can yield a $28 return in low- and middle-income countries. The return reflects the potential and productivity unlocked for people whose sight is restored.
The organization describes investment in eye care as one of the most impactful ways to support global development.
Reach and background#
Cure Blindness Project currently works in more than 30 countries across the following regions:
- South Asia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South America
Founded as the Himalayan Cataract Project, the organization now marks more than 30 years of restoring sight. Its work began in Nepal and has expanded to include eye care, education and eye care infrastructure.
Together with partners, Cure Blindness Project reports more than 2 million sight-restoring surgeries and screening and basic care for more than 20 million people.
