Sight 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.

  • amala and her daughters in India banner

    A Mother's Fear Turns to Hope

    When 8-year-old twins Ganga and Yumana began to lose their vision due to cataracts, they seemed destined to go blind like their mother.Thankfully, Seva's outreach team got them the care they needed.

    Sight stories | May 10th, 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • Sot Nikum Eye Camp

    This summer, a group of Seva staff and donors traveled to Cambodia to observe your donations at work at an eye camp in Sot Nikum, Siem Reap province. Khon is one of just 336 patients who had their sight restored, all thanks to you!

    Sight stories | August 10th, 2017
  • Madagascar 3 blind brothers

    Three Blind Brothers

    Telolahy, a poor farmer in rural Madagascar worried about his three sons' vision and future. Fortunately, Seva donors made it possible for them to receive the surgeries they needed to lead healthy lives.

    Sight stories | June 1st, 2017