Cataract surgery in progress at Makkah Eye Hospital , Kano City, Nigeria
AL BASAR USA leads the fight against preventable blindness, believing that the gift of sight is invaluable. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care services to the most vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia.
The first step in bridging the gap and transforming lives is to conduct Eye care camps and provide access to thousands of patients.
We provide comprehensive eye examinations. These screenings help us identify and diagnose various eye conditions, from minor refractive errors to severe eye diseases.
Visual impairment often results from uncorrected refractive errors. We distribute free prescription eyeglasses to individuals in need, helping them see clearly and improving their quality of life.
Cataracts remain a leading cause of blindness globally. AL BASAR USA medical team, equipped with state-of-the-art surgical equipment, conducts free cataract and other corrective surgeries to restore sight
Our commitment doesn't end with surgery. We also ensure comprehensive post- surgery care, including medication and follow-up appointments, to monitor recovery and ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Education and prevention are key to reducing the prevalence of blindness. Our team educates communities about common eye diseases, prevention, and early detection. We're committed to raising awareness and promoting eye health.
We do extensive screening in schools as early intervention of young people. This is crucial to get ahead of potentially serious eye troubles later in life of the students.
You can support our cause by donating
Our commitment doesn't end with surgery. We also ensure comprehensive post-surgery care, including medication and follow-up appointments, to monitor recovery and ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Education and prevention are key to reducing the prevalence of blindness. Our team educates communities about common eye diseases, prevention, and early detection. We're committed to raising awareness and promoting eye health.
We strive to reach the unreached, venturing into the heart of underserved regions of Asia and Africa with our eye camps. These camps offer a wide range of services, including eye screening, treatment, distribution of medication and eye-glasses and cataract and corrective surgeries. It's here that our mission takes shape.
Every dollar donated brings us one step closer to our goal of universal eye care accessibility. By providing comprehensive eye care, from screening to surgical procedures, your generous contribution can transform lives.
We estimate a $250 donation pays for 1 cataract surgery, 3 pairs of vision correcting lenses and 10 eye examinations.
Our costs of eye care are extremely competitive mainly due to paid, donated/volunteer medical resources, supplies,
medicines and over 30 years of experience in running eye
care camps in Africa and Asia.
Every dollar donated brings us one step closer to our goal of universal eye care accessibility. By providing comprehensive eye care, from screening to surgical procedures, your generous contribution can transform lives.
We estimate a $250 donation pays for 1 cataract surgery, 3 pairs of vision correcting lenses and 10 eye examinations.
Our costs of eye care are extremely competitive mainly due to paid, donated/volunteer medical resources, supplies,
medicines and over 30 years of experience in running eye
care camps in Africa and Asia.
To create a world where every individual has access to quality eye care, leading to a future where
preventable blindness is eradicated and everyone can enjoy the gift of sight without barriers or
limitations.
blindness. With heartfelt sincerity,
Hakeem Olajuwon
AL BASAR USA is a US registered 501(c) non-profit organization based in
the State of Texas with Federal ID # 92-1804033. We are exempt from
federal income tax, and donors can deduct contributions under IRC Section
170. Additionally, we are qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests,
devices, transfers, or gifts under Sections 20555, 2106, or 2522.
Our unwavering commitment is to restore sight and bring hope to those
living in darkness. From the bustling towns of Asia to the vibrant
landscapes of Africa, we tirelessly strive to make eye care accessible to the
underprivileged.
We express our gratitude to our donors and pledge to utilize contributions directly and effectively, focusing on addressing blindness and eye care needs in the developing world. AL BASAR USA upholds high standards of performance, including:
– Sound financial integrity
– Flawless medical ethics
– Targeted utilization of donor funds
Welcome to AL BASAR USA, where our mission is to combat preventable blindness and restore eye care services in underserved communities around the world. Our journey began with Emad Al Reshoud, the dedicated CEO of AL BASAR USA, who brings over 20 years of experience from his tenure at an esteemed eye care charity alongside his elder sibling – a practicing eye surgeon, professor of eye surgery, and the visionary founder of Al Basar International Foundation (BIF) of United Kingdom.
For more than three decades, the UK-based BIF has successfully operated in over 50 countries, earning global recognition for its outstanding track record in providing essential eye care services. Drawing upon Emad’s wealth of field experience and proven success in Africa and Asia, we saw an opportunity to extend our impact to the United States. Thus, we established an independent chapter of BIF in the USA, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
Our independence is rooted in our transparent nonprofit 501(c) status, while we leverage the expertise, infrastructure, and resources of BIF UK to enhance our efforts in Africa and Asia. By dedicating donations directly to “Eye care camp field operations,” we minimize overhead costs and maximize the impact of every contribution. Every donation to AL BASAR USA is not just a financial contribution; it is a commitment to our transparent and accountable movement towards a world free from preventable blindness.
Join us in our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. Together, let’s work towards a future where access to essential eye care services is a reality for all.
Thank you for supporting AL BASAR USA
Emad serves as the CEO of AL BASAR USA, bringing over three decades of industry leadership at two globally recognized oil and gas companies. His extensive experience is a valuable asset to the organization. For more than 20 years, Mr. Al Reshoud has played pivotal roles in global eye care, leading him to remote regions of Africa and Asia where he actively managed/participated in eye care camps. Mr. Al Reshoud holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He has completed the University of Notre Dame Executive Program (Finance for Non-Financial Managers) and the International Petroleum Management Certificate Program at IHRDC of Boston. Additionally, he serves as a member of the board of directors of Al Basar International Foundation of the UK.
Iqbal, a passionate advocate for AL BASAR USA with a personal history of vision challenges, combines his 30 years of experience at ExxonMobil with his current role at enVerde LLC in Houston. As a Business & Technical Advisor at enVerde LLC, he is pioneering sustainable energy solutions while leveraging his expertise to combat global blindness, embodying resilience and innovation.
Iqbal is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the States of Ohio and Texas. He holds a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Abdulmajid, a Board Member at AL BASAR USA, has accumulated over three decades of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including roles at Aramco Services and other prominent organizations. Abdulmajid seamlessly integrates his extensive professional background in Operations and Engineering with a profound commitment to philanthropy. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, his unwavering dedication to AL BASAR USA's mission of combating blindness in Africa and Asia reflects a lifelong passion for charitable giving, instilled since his college years.
For those who donate to the cause of fighting blindness and would like to know where and how their donations are spent, we at AL BASAR USA strive to direct 93-94% of your donations directly towards the payment of eye care camp services, provided free of cost to the recipients. Once the money is raised ($100,000 to $150,000 per eye care camp), AL BASAR USA negotiates a project execution plan with the implementing team. The wheels start turning very quickly as soon as the fundraising goal for a camp is achieved. Here are the expense areas where funds are directed:
The AL BASAR USA Board of Director/s is on-site directly providing management support to see firsthand the execution phase of the eye care camp. Their experiences become the basis for the next camp in line with the Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy.
The cycle continues to the next camp at another remote location, region, or country.
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Your support can bring the gift of sight to those in need. Choose from one of our key initiatives below and help transform lives today.
Support our mission to restore sight and transform lives worldwide.
Ensure a brighter future for children with comprehensive eye exams. Our screenings in schools help identify and address vision issues early, preventing serious eye problems later in life.
Give children the gift of sight and a brighter future.
Join our mission to fight preventable blindness. Our eye care camps provide essential eye care services to vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia, offering access to thousands of patients.
Help us fight preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
Join our mission to fight preventable blindness. Our eye care camps provide essential eye care services to vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia, offering access to thousands of patients.
Help us fight preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
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Join our mission to fight preventable blindness. Our eye care camps provide essential eye care services to vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia, offering access to thousands of patients.
Help us fight preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
Join our mission to fight preventable blindness. Our eye care camps provide essential eye care services to vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia, offering access to thousands of patients.
Help us fight preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
For more information click here
Join our mission to fight preventable blindness. Our eye care camps provide essential eye care services to vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia, offering access to thousands of patients.
Help us fight preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
Help us expand our impact by supporting a new eye hospital in Kano. This initiative will triple patient care, provide cataract surgeries, and offer post-surgery support, transforming countless lives.
Transform lives by supporting a new eye hospital in Nigeria.
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