Friends For Cause Foundation (FFCF) is a dedicated non-profit that believes in empowering underprivileged communities in India through initiatives that tackle preventable blindness and poverty. With it sadly home to the world's highest blind population, half of which is preventable, India is a focal point of our compassionate action.Last year, your generous contributions enabled us to facilitate over 5,038 free cataract surgeries.Buoyed by this resounding success, we've set an even more ambitious target this year - to provide 6,111 free surgeries, IN ADDITION to launching our Pilot Project 'Vision on Wheels' (Estimated $150K cost) which will help over 31,000 people annually once started. For sponsorships, please click on the 'Yearly Donation' option and then select the amount to see the tier.Our founder, Yogesh Bhatia, talking to beneficiaries of our Gift of Sight Project 2022Our work embodies the principle of Dasvand, a revered tradition advocating the contribution of at least 10% of one's income toward charitable activities. In keeping with this spirit, your donations will fuel our key initiatives:Gift of Sight: Our flagship project, which provides free cataract eye surgeries 17,500 to date.Gift of Vision: Which delivers free eyeglasses to those in need. 75,000 + free eyeglasses distributed to date.In addition, we run the Gift of Skill program, offering free tailoring courses to young women, empowering them to become self-sustaining, earning individuals.Gift of Support provides essential food and necessities to families in times of need, a project that was notably beneficial during the Covid-19 shutdowns.With FFCF, you can trust that 100% of your donation directly impacts those in need. We operate with minimum overheads, no profits, and no salaries, ensuring that your generous contribution creates meaningful change for India's underprivileged.Visit our website at friendsforcause.org to learn more about our initiatives, or contact us to arrange a donor meeting. Let's change lives together!

Aksh Deep: Illuminate Lives, Eradicate BlindnessImagine giving the gift of sight to thousands living in darkness—transforming despair into hope with a single act of generosity. That is the vision of FFCF, and we invite you to join us on our journey to make that vision a reality.About Friends For Cause Foundation (FFCF)Friends For Cause Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to eliminating preventable blindness and poverty in India's underserved communities. Since 2011, we've successfully completed over 12,000 free cataract surgeries and distributed more than 50,000 free eyeglasses. Operating with minimal overheads—no salaries, no profits—every dollar donated goes directly towards changing lives. This year, our donors generous contributions have enabled us to facilitate over 2800 free cataract surgeries and counting.Introducing "Aksh Deep: The Sacred Bright Vision"We're proud to announce Aksh Deep, a pioneering initiative to build the world's first fully crowdfunded large-scale eye hospital, providing accessible, high-quality eye care for everyone in need. With a target of USD $1 million, your donation can help create a permanent healthcare solution, transforming tens of thousands of lives.Just $100 from 10,000 individuals can establish a hospital that:Provides year-round access to critical eye care.Trains local healthcare workers.Offers dignified, affordable, or free healthcare options.Operates sustainably without ongoing fundraising.Our founder, Yogesh Bhatia, talking to beneficiaries of our Gift of Sight Project 2022Why Aksh Deep MattersIndia has the world's largest blind population, yet a staggering 80-90% of this blindness is preventable! Many people, particularly women, the elderly, and those in remote communities, remain underserved and stigmatized, unable to access basic healthcare. Aksh Deep will set a global benchmark for community-funded healthcare, offering dignity, quality, and hope to thousands.Our Impactful 4-Step Strategy:Charity Eye Care Hospitals – Aksh Deep will be first in a line of sustainable and permanent eye care facilities.Drishti Seva Mobile App – Direct patient-doctor connections, transparent pricing, a database and student-powered community outreach all in one place.Vision on Wheels – Mobile care reaching rural and remote communities.AI-Based Eye Screening – Fast, accurate, early diagnostics using cutting-edge technology.Your Donation is the DifferenceBy supporting Aksh Deep, you're investing not only in eyesight but in dignity, independence, education, economic productivity, and the long-term development of entire communities.Join us—be part of an inspiring movement creating a brighter, healthier future for India. Together, let's bring hope and vision where it's needed most.Donate today and transform lives forever.Visit our website at friendsforcause.org to learn more about our initiatives, or contact our Campaign Manager Tanmai at 604-617-8010 to arrange a donor meeting.