Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally, yet a simple surgery can restore someone’s sight, someone’s future. Imagine losing your sight to something completely treatable and not having the means to fix it. That’s the reality for millions of people around the world living with cataracts. Thanks to the incredible support of people like you, Embrace Relief’s Cure Cataract program — which includes our medical centers in Mali, mobile health clinics and medical camps, as well as our efforts in conjunction with global partner organizations — have helped more than 40,000 people regain their vision. That’s 40,000 mothers, fathers, children, and grandparents who can now see their loved ones again, return to work, and live a normal life.
But we’re not stopping there. In 2025, our goal is to reach even more people who are still waiting in darkness. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world. But the solution is simple: a 15 minute surgery, costing as little as $120, can completely restore someone’s vision.
A $120 donation covers the cost of:
BEFORE
- Pre-operation health checkup
- Consultation
DURING
- Cataract surgery for 1 eye
- Patients receive free food & water on day of operation
AFTER
- Post-operation checkup
- Cataract certificate of the surgery you sponsored
You will receive a Cataract Surgery Certificate with your name and the name and a picture of the person whose surgery you sponsored.
Cure Cataracts and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Embrace Relief’s Cure Cataracts program is designed in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are a blueprint for achieving a peaceful, prosperous, equitable and sustainable future for all of humanity, and together the 17 goals serve as targets for worldwide cooperation to meet and overcome the greatest challenges we face. All of Embrace Relief’s programs contribute to the realization of at least two SDGs.
Since 2013, Embrace Relief has provided more than 40,000 cataract surgeries and 550,000 comprehensive health screenings worldwide through our operation of medical centers, mobile health clinics and medical camps, and in conjunction with our global network of partner organizations.
Many children have received cataract surgeries thanks to Embrace Relief, giving them the opportunity to learn at the same pace as their peers in school.
Adults who have their eyesight restored have more opportunities to pursue productive careers with fewer physical restrictions.
