News & Stories

Our latest news and sight stories: the stories of the women, children and people living in extreme poverty and isolation that have been given the power of sight because of our donors are inspiring. Every one of them is worth sharing.

  • Pembi seeing for the first time in years

    There are No Words

    In grade 6, Pembi could no longer see the blackboard and was forced to quit school. Thanks to Seva Canada donors, Pembi received sight-restoring surgery and is now able to go to school and live a healthy, productive life.

    Sight stories | March 6th, 2018
  • key to kids, Seva, madagascar

    Seva Canada makes list of Best Charities for Highly Effective Giving

    Seva Canada is honoured to be featured on The Life You Can Save’s list of non-profit organizations addressing global poverty by performing innovative and cost-effective work to bring medical services, vital nutrients and economic opportunities to people living in extreme poverty.

    Blog | February 1st, 2018
  • Nepali girl with red headscarf smiling at camera

    Thank You for Your Support in 2017!

    This past year, Seva Canada donors helped over 1 million people benefit from accessible eye care services. Learn more about what you helped accomplish.

    Blog | January 10th, 2018

  • Evolution & Innovation of Seva Canada

    Over thirty-five years ago, Seva’s founders had a vision – a world where no one was needlessly blind or visually impaired. Learn how Seva donors like you have improved and transformed eye care worldwide since then.

    Blog | January 9th, 2018
  • Khadija after surgery

    Sleeping Beauty

    When Khadija was just one year old, her mother and father's new parent joy quickly turned into worry when they noticed she was having trouble seeing. Thanks to your generosity, Khadija received the eye care she needed and her parents can breathe easier knowing their daughter can now look forward to a lifetime of healthy vision.

    Sight stories | January 6th, 2018

  • Reaching the Unreached

    When she was just 40 years old, Edina developed cataracts, causing her to lose sight in both eyes. Her family was forced to close their restaurant and Edina was unable to care for her son. But that all changed when Edina found out about a screening camp funded by generous supporters like you.

    Sight stories | December 12th, 2017
  • young nepali girl with hand over eye at eye screening

    Give Sight this #GivingTuesday

    November 28th is #GivingTuesdayCA - we are spending this day thinking about our amazing supporters and what they have given: sight.

    Blog | November 23rd, 2017
  • Sweat for sight seva canada

    Thank You for Sweating for Sight!

    This October, the Canadian fitness community came together to get sweaty and restore sight for World Sight Day. 25 studios held specialty classes or offered classes by donation, in support of Seva Canada’s eye care programs. See what they did!

    Blog | November 6th, 2017
  • Nesum smiling after cataract surgery

    A Long Walk for Sight

    Nesum, a fiercely independent widow, walked for 4 days through the mountainous terrain of northeastern Nepal hoping to have her sight restored at a Seva-sponsored eye camp.

    Sight stories | October 20th, 2017