Sector Advisory, Research & Operational Roadmap
A charitable foundation focused on Education & Healthcare
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Research, strategy & grant-making
Foundation:
A charitable foundation focused on Education and Healthcare sought to address avoidable blindness due to cataract in underserved districts of Maharashtra. Beginning with 5 blocks of Kolhapur, the aspiration was to design a scalable model for "cataract backlog free" communities.
How they started?
Lack of block-level data on cataract prevalence and unmet surgical needs.
No structured model to eliminate cataract backlog or address ongoing eye health needs.
No standardized framework for replicability and scaling across districts.
Our engagement with the family
Designed a comprehensive needs assessment across 5 blocks in Kolhapur and supported execution with an identified partner.
Developed survey tools, data templates, and replicable frameworks for scaling interventions.
Built a detailed operational roadmap to achieve cataract backlog elimination, aligned with government health programs.
Engaged with NGOs and expert eye-care institutions to validate approach and findings.
Introduced outcome metrics to track surgical coverage, patient access, and quality-of-life improvements over time.
Created a donor-facing knowledge product (report + data visual tools) to communicate findings and strengthen fundraising efforts.
What have they achieved?
Delivered the first block-level study on cataract prevalence and treatment gaps in Kolhapur, providing evidence-based insights that did not previously exist.
Standardized data-collection templates, survey instruments, and reporting formats to guide future funding and program design.
Documented processes and knowledge assets that can be adapted to other districts, enabling scaling.
Improved donor confidence through credible, data-backed philanthropy and fundraising strategy.
Clear operational roadmap established for achieving "cataract backlog free" status across Kolhapur's 5 blocks.
Transitioned from a one-time research initiative to a long-term, scalable program in preventable blindness.