With more than 39 million people suffering from blindness worldwide and 80 per cent preventable or treatable, Vancouver-based international development organization Seva Canada is recognized for making a major difference around the globe. Seva has restored sight to 4 million people over the past 32 years and is now being internationally recognized for those efforts with the Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award

Nurse Faraja – A Light to Our Eyes: A Story of Courage and Transformation
This International Nurses’ Day, we shine a light on a remarkable nurse whose dedication is transforming lives in northern Tanzania with the power of sight.