Where we work

Dedicated to helping people who are traditionally underserved, Seva brings high quality eye care knowledge and resources to the farthest corners of the globe. We take pride in working with marginalized communities in developing countries to ensure the power of sight is within everyone's reach.

  • Burundi

    Seva Burundi Dr. Kandeke Photo
    Despite being one of the five poorest countries in the world, Burundi is a leader in innovative, accessible eye care.

  • Cambodia

    Cambodia Image
    By supporting eye care facilities in five Cambodian provinces, Seva is providing access to much needed eye care.

  • Egypt

    Egypt Children Image
    While Egypt has the capacity to restore vision to its residents, many Egyptians face major barriers to eye care access.

  • Ethiopia

    Ethiopian girls by Deanne Berman
    By focusing on gender equity in Ethiopia, Seva is empowering women and communities to access eye care.

  • Francophone West Africa

    Woman in West Africa Image
    Seva funds community eye centres in Congo-Brazzaville and Benin, two countries with high levels of poverty and blindness.

  • Guatemala

    Guatemala Child Image
    Seva works with Visualiza Eye Care System, our Guatemalan partner, to provide high-quality eye care to those in need.

  • India

    Girl in India Image
    In partnership with Aravind Eye Care System, Seva has worked for over 30 years to help restore the sight to millions in India.

  • Madagascar

    Malagasy Girl in Polka Dots
    Eye disease is one of the 10 most prevalent medical conditions in Madagascar. Here's what Seva is doing about it.

  • Nepal

    Nepali Girl Refractive Test
    Each year, Seva and its partners help thousands of impoverished patients in Nepal regain their sight and prevent blindness.

  • Tanzania

    Woman in Tanzania
    Through our partnerships and women-led microfinance groups, Seva provides sight-restoring surgery and treatments in Tanzania.

Sight Stories and News

  • Burundian girl, Yvette, outside smiling with her eye patch by Jean de Dieu

    Seeing Her Sight and Smile Come to Life!

    When Yvette was old enough to go to school, her mother’s fears for her future increased. Yvette couldn’t see clearly enough to follow the lessons or read her textbooks. She was forced to drop out of school and became isolated and depressed. Yvette rarely smiled.

    Sight stories | December 28th, 2022
  • Preeti Nepalese girl

    Seeing Success in School

    "Preeti, why are you being so lazy?! You are still not paying attention in class!" scolded her teacher. Embarrassed for being called out in class again, 7-year­-old Preeti just wants to go home. She doesn't think she is as smart as her classmates who don't get reprimanded in class and get better grades than her.

    Blog | September 26th, 2022
  • Punya Laxmi in Nepal Banner Image

    Giving Her Back Her Sight and Her Life!

    76-year-old Punya has had a tough life. Her mother was killed during a violent political conflict and her husband died early in their marriage when she was still a young woman. She relied on her income as a daily wage labourer in the nation’s capital, Kathmandu, to support herself. Her home was destroyed by an earthquake. And then she lost her sight. Find out how you helped restore her sight and life!

    Blog | June 24th, 2022
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