Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers you need - whether you're here to give, seek treatment, or explore our science.
For Donors
Your contribution helps fund critical eye care and surgeries for children with preventable or treatable blindness. It also supports research, outreach, and awareness efforts.
Yes. Project Prakash is a registered non-profit. You'll receive an official receipt for your donation with all necessary tax information.
Yes! Monthly giving helps us plan ahead and serve more children. You can opt for recurring donations on our Donate Page.
You can dedicate your donation and get a shareable card via our Birthday Campaign page - coming soon!
Yes! Head over to our Volunteer Page to learn how you can contribute your time, skills, or voice.
Absolutely. We send regular impact updates and stories so you see the difference your gift makes.
For Families Seeking Treatment
We serve underprivileged children and young individuals with congenital or early-onset blindness caused by treatable conditions. A medical screening will confirm eligibility. Currently, our outreach & treatment services are focused on India.
Surgeries and treatments are performed in partnership with tip-tier eye hospitals and care centers across India.
Yes. All medical care provided through Project Prakash is free of charge to eligible families.
You can call us directly at [Helpline number], or fill out a short referral form on our [Treatment Page].
Yes, treatment often takes place in specialized centers. In many cases, we can assist with travel and lodging support - reach out to discuss your case.
Yes. After surgery, children are supported with rehabilitation and integration services to help them adapt and thrive.
For Scientific & Academic Community
We combine medical outreach with groundbreaking neuroscience research on vision, brain plasticity, and cognition in children.
We follow stringent ethical guidelines and obtain all necessary consents. Research is conducted in partnership with leading academic institutions and reviewed by independent ethics boards.
We're always open to collaboration. Please write to us at research@projectprakash.org with your proposal or interest.
You can explore our published studies in journals like Nature, Science, and PNAS on our [Research Page].
Yes. We sometimes offer research assistant positions or field internship opportunities. reach out via volunteer@projectprakash.org for current openings.
Project Prakash was founded by Dr. Pawan Sinha, a neuroscientist at MIT. Our work combines clinical with academic inquiry under his guidance.