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.

  • Yohane Seva Canada blind baby Malawi

    No child should go blind because of where they were born

    When Yohane was 5 months old his parents noticed a change, Yohane was going blind and he needed cataract surgery. Thanks to Seva donors, Yohane received the care he needed to regain his sight and his smile.

    Sight stories | October 26th, 2016
  • Dr V Aravind Eye Care Systems Suzanne Gilbert

    Behind Innovations in Eye Care

    Dr. Suzanne Gilbert, a co-founder of Seva Foundation, was recently honoured by our longtime partner Aravind Eye Care System with the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Endowment Award. She spoke to The Hindu about the award, her love for Madurai and why she dedicated her life to eye care.

    In the news | October 24th, 2016
  • cambodia, school screening, seva, pink glasses

    Pretty in Pink... Glasses

    This past February, students and teachers at a rural school in Cambodia experienced firsthand how the support of Seva donors could change their lives forever.

    Sight stories | September 14th, 2016
  • Seva Madagascar 50 years of sight pediatrics

    50 Years of Sight

    An estimated 1.4 million children in the world are blind, more than half of them needlessly blind due to cataract, yet worldwide few children are receiving treatment because pediatric cataract surgery is complicated. By removing barriers to care, Seva donors are ensuring that children are seen, treated and receive 50 years of good sight.

    Blog | September 13th, 2016
  • key to kids, Seva, madagascar

    The Key to Finding Kids

    Seva's Malagasy partners have offered pediatric services for years, but few children are seen or treated. Thanks to an innovative new strategy, this is changing.

    Blog | September 12th, 2016
  • interact club, windsor secondary, seva canada

    The Future is Bright

    Windsor Secondary's Interact club chose Seva as their cause to fundraise for this year. From candy grams to talent show nights, these students helped change 100 people's lives.

    Blog | September 11th, 2016
  • 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 13th 2016, the annual day of awareness of blindness and visual impairment. Get involved today.

    Blog | September 10th, 2016

  • From you, to Nepal and back again

    Khem believed she would never see the things she loved again: her friends, her family, and the mountains until Seva donors made it possible for a community eye screening to come to her remote area of Nepal.

    Sight stories | August 18th, 2016