Helping those with low vision in Africa
Tanzanian boy with low vision using a magnifier at school. Photo courtesy of David de Wit Next week, Seva will ship 122 special low vision devices such as magnifiers to Tanzania. The equipment, worth $4,000, was generously donated to Seva by the Children’s Low Vision Project of British Columbia. We are very grateful to Lynn […]
MEC donates sunglasses for Tibet
Tibetans wearing sunglasses after eye surgery at the Nakchu eye camp in Tibet Thank you to Mountain Equipment Co-op for the recent donation of both children’s and adult’s sunglasses for Seva’s eye care programs in Tibet. This generous donation of $5209-worth of high-quality sunglasses will be very much appreciated by patients in Tibet who have […]
Golfing for the blind: Marine Drive Ladies’ Tournament restores sight in Africa
The Marine Drive Ladies’ Invitational Golf Tournament held in June raised $15,900 for Seva’s eye care programs for in Tanzania and Malawi. The funds will be used to bring sight to African children and women. Specifically, $4000 will be used to help support the development of a comprehensive eye care program for the children of […]
