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.

  • Sweat for sight seva canada

    Sweat for Sight

    Sweat for Sight is a multi-faceted event in support of Seva Canada, held on and around World Sight Day, which is on October 12th 2017, the annual day of awareness of blindness and visual impairment. Get involved today.

    Blog | September 7th, 2017
  • Nepali woman with her child who has just had cataract surgery

    Look How Far We’ve Come - All thanks to you

    Thirty-five years ago, Seva’s founders had a vision – a world in which no one is needlessly blind or visually impaired. See how far we've come since then, all thanks to your generosity and belief that everyone deserves the right to sight.

    Blog | September 5th, 2017

  • Bringing Colour into her Life

    Lo Er Zhen was overcome with grief when she started to go blind. Luckily, Seva supporters brought eye care to her and gave Lo Er the chance to see the beautiful colours and faces around her again.

    Sight stories | September 5th, 2017
  • Dr. Asim Sil on a boat to treat patients on a rural island in southern India

    Heroes in the Field: Dr. Asim Kumar Sil

    Aravind, Seva's partner is a leader in capacity building in the eye care world. Meet Dr. Asim Sil, who has worked with Aravind in rural West Bengal for 22 years as an advisor and mentor in eye care.

    Blog | September 1st, 2017

  • Lessons from the USAID Child Blindness Programme

    Helping all children who need spectacles means doing more than visiting schools and offering good refractive services. Partnerships with local government, hospitals and community groups are needed, alongside a thorough awareness of gender disparities and disability.

    Blog | August 15th, 2017

  • Eye Care Tips for Back to School

    As kids head back to school this fall, it crucial to remember one of their most important learning tools: their eyes!

    Blog | August 11th, 2017
  • Lagima wearing her new glasses and smiling

    Bringing Her World Into Focus

    7-year-old Lagima had problems with her vision and was unable to see the chalkboard at school. But with a new pair of prescription glasses provided by Seva donors, Lagima can succeed in school!

    Sight stories | August 11th, 2017