Seva Canada

Nicola Wealth Management presents Motown Meltdown!

Join us April 8th at the legendary Commodore Ballroom for a night of music and dancing in support of sight!

5 Things to Know About Glaucoma

Learn more about glaucoma to ensure you and your family can stay healthy and happy!

A Teachable Moment in School Screening

Inspiring Seva Donors, Spring 2017 Edition

Twice a year, we celebrate some of our outstanding donors who have inspired us with their commitment, ingenuity, and enthusiasm!

Eye Care a Stone's Throw Away

Fear, poverty, and a lack of education don’t cause blindness but they certainly prevent people from accessing care when it’s available and free. Through outreach and screening, Seva donors ensure eye care is available starting at everyone’s front door.

Visiting an Eye Camp in Battambang

Board Member Dr. Marty Spencer is currently in Cambodia training ophthalmologists on surgical techniques. Marty’s niece and her family, who are long-time Seva supporters, happened to be in Cambodia at the same time and stopped in to watch the Seva team in action.

Stories of Aravind Capacity Building: Learning from Others

The story of Aravind Eye Care System’s (AECS) external capacity building legacy is more than just about management, systems and processes. Understanding much of what makes AECS unique can be gleaned from the many narratives and personal experiences of the physicians and staff who, through their passion and commitment, have contributed to preventing unnecessary blindness in disadvantaged areas throughout the world. Just as Dr. Venkataswamy’s (Dr. V) own story so strongly reflects the soul and mission of Aravind, so too do the stories of AECS’ dedicated trainers and mentors serve as a lens into the motivations, struggles and benefits that AECS itself derives as an organization committed to serving others.

Thanks, We Couldn't Have Done it Without You!

2016 was an amazing year for Seva Canada, our overseas partners and the people we serve. We couldn’t have done it without your incredible generosity.

Aravind's Dr. Nam wins Forbes India Entrepreneur with Social Impact Award

Dr. P Namperumalsamy "Dr. Nam" : The visionary who Steers Aravind Eye Care By expanding Aravind Eye Care's focus, Dr. P Namperumalsamy is taking the fight against avoidable blindness to the next level

Help Kids See

For young children, particularly those younger than school age, the chance that they will be treated for eye problems is almost zero. Executive Director Penny Lyons speaks to the challenges of pediatric eye care, at Seva's 2016 Annual General Meeting.