Seva donors are performing miracles, every day.
We're proud to publish Seva Canada Society's Annual Report for 2010-2011 and to show you the results that our supporters have made possible.
Click here or on the cover picture to download the PDF version.
With lots of compelling causes in the world, you may well ask "Why sight?". Here's the answer:
WHY SIGHT?
1 IT’S SOLVABLE
Blindness and visual impairment is the 7th largest health disability in the world but it’s largely solvable. 80% of blindness can be prevented or treated.
2 IT BREAKS THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Of the nearly 284 million people in the world who have significant visual impairment, almost 90% live in low-income countries. It's a vicious cycle -- poverty and disease can lead to vision loss. And blindness and poor vision keep people trapped in poverty. The World Health Organization has stated that restoring someone’s sight is the single most cost-effective health intervention to reduce poverty.
3 SIGHT MEANS EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY
More than 18 million children around the world suffer from blindness or significantly impaired vision. Children who have trouble seeing are often unable to go to or succeed in school, and have fewer chances to achieve a productive and successful life.
4 WOMEN AND GIRLS HAVE AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Two-thirds of people who are blind are women, mainly because many families in low-income countries are more likely to support eye care for male family members. Seva programs tackle the traditional barriers to access to care for women and girls.
5 THERE’S A PROFOUND AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT
A $10 pair of glasses will bring the world into focus, a 10-minute cataract surgery costing $50 will restore sight and hope, a $2.50 treatment of an eye infection will prevent decades of blindness and suffering.
6 THERE’S A RIPPLE EFFECT FOR GENERATIONS, CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW
Regaining sight and preventing loss of sight transforms lives. Children can go to school the next day, and many adults return to work within a week and are once again able to provide for their families. When more people are able to lead healthy, productive lives, entire communities have a chance at a better future.
Click here or on the cover picture to download the PDF version.
With lots of compelling causes in the world, you may well ask "Why sight?". Here's the answer:
WHY SIGHT?
1 IT’S SOLVABLE
Blindness and visual impairment is the 7th largest health disability in the world but it’s largely solvable. 80% of blindness can be prevented or treated.
2 IT BREAKS THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Of the nearly 284 million people in the world who have significant visual impairment, almost 90% live in low-income countries. It's a vicious cycle -- poverty and disease can lead to vision loss. And blindness and poor vision keep people trapped in poverty. The World Health Organization has stated that restoring someone’s sight is the single most cost-effective health intervention to reduce poverty.
3 SIGHT MEANS EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY
More than 18 million children around the world suffer from blindness or significantly impaired vision. Children who have trouble seeing are often unable to go to or succeed in school, and have fewer chances to achieve a productive and successful life.
4 WOMEN AND GIRLS HAVE AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Two-thirds of people who are blind are women, mainly because many families in low-income countries are more likely to support eye care for male family members. Seva programs tackle the traditional barriers to access to care for women and girls.
5 THERE’S A PROFOUND AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT
A $10 pair of glasses will bring the world into focus, a 10-minute cataract surgery costing $50 will restore sight and hope, a $2.50 treatment of an eye infection will prevent decades of blindness and suffering.
6 THERE’S A RIPPLE EFFECT FOR GENERATIONS, CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW
Regaining sight and preventing loss of sight transforms lives. Children can go to school the next day, and many adults return to work within a week and are once again able to provide for their families. When more people are able to lead healthy, productive lives, entire communities have a chance at a better future.
