Vision For All

For millions around the world, the ability to see is slipping away. Cataracts, the leading cause of preventable blindness, continue to rob people of their sight. The good news? Cataracts can be treated through a simple yet life-changing procedure. Sadly, many are left in darkness due to a lack of access to medical care.

The Human Development Fund (HDF) is working to change that, offering hope and restoring vision to those in desperate need.

HDF is providing cataract surgery to those in need in countries like Kenya. In partnership with UNHCR, HDF has provided 500 cataract surgeries to refugees in the Dadaab camp, cataract surgery can restore vision, but barriers like cost and access to healthcare exist in rural areas. HDF offers mobile health clinics to reach these communities. $105 can fund cataract surgery for one person

HDF is addressing the critical healthcare crisis in Gaza by conducting free cataract surgeries at the Governmental Eye Hospital, the only specialized eye facility serving the Gaza Strip. With local health infrastructure severely impacted by ongoing conflict, HDF’s intervention targets 200 patients over a two-month campaign, performing 100 surgeries weekly. At $385 per surgery, this vital program serves predominantly low-income and war-affected populations who face the urgent threat of irreversible blindness without immediate intervention.

HDF’s cataract surgery project in Jordan serves 100 patients with comprehensive surgical interventions, clinical diagnostics, and essential follow-up care at $455 per surgery. The program operates alongside HDF’s newly inaugurated Suleiman Center for education and community support. Beyond medical interventions, HDF addresses immediate humanitarian needs by providing hot meals, food parcels, water, shelter caravans, and portable washroom facilities, creating a holistic support system for vulnerable communities

Amid Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, HDF is implementing an eye surgical intervention program targeting 100 patients from poor and low-income families. At $185 per cataract surgery, the project encompasses complete lens implant procedures, diagnostic testing, and medical consultations. Recognizing the broader health needs in Yemen, HDF also provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services at $560 per patient, addressing multiple aspects of disability and healthcare access in this conflict-affected nation.

Through strategic partnerships with local hospitals, HDF delivers essential cataract surgeries in Somalia at approximately $105 per procedure. The organization’s health interventions extend to cleft lip repairs at $550 per surgery, while also addressing basic survival needs through the distribution of food baskets, construction of water wells, and provision of hygiene kits. This integrated approach ensures that communities receive both immediate medical care and sustainable support for their overall well-being.

HDF is providing cataract surgery to those in need in countries like Sudan. Cataract surgery can restore vision, but barriers like cost and access to healthcare exist in rural areas. HDF offers mobile health clinics to reach these communities. $155 can fund cataract surgery for one person

HDF is providing cataract surgery to those in need in countries like Togo. Cataract surgery can restore vision, but barriers like cost and access to healthcare exist in rural areas. HDF offers mobile health clinics to reach these communities. $120 can fund cataract surgery for one person