Who's Seva: Our Mission

Seva Canada Society was founded in 1982 to eliminate preventable blindness and restore sight.

Seva (pronounced say-va) is a Sanskrit word for service; we believe in compassion in action.

Seva provides funding and expertise to partners in 7 developing countries and regions: Nepal, Tibet, India, Tanzania and eastern Africa, Guatemala, Cambodia and Egypt - to deliver community and clinical eye care programs that reach the most vulnerable populations – women and children, the very poor and those living in rural areas.

Through our partners, Seva is creating sustainable, economically viable and locally managed eye care programs that will continue to serve local populations long after Seva’s involvement is complete.

Seva Canada Society is a registered Canadian charity, #13072 4941 RR00001. We adhere to the Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code established by Imagine Canada (the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy). The privacy of our donors is a priority and a promise. We do not sell or trade donor names or their contact information.