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 low- and middle-income countries to ensure the power of sight is within everyone's reach.

  • Burundi

    Despite being one of the five poorest countries in the world, Burundi is a leader in innovative, accessible eye care.
  • Cambodia

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

    By focusing on gender equity in Ethiopia, Seva is empowering women and communities to access eye care.
  • Francophone West Africa

    Seva funds community eye centres in Congo-Brazzaville and Benin, two countries with high levels of poverty and blindness.
  • India

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

    Eye disease is one of the 10 most prevalent medical conditions in Madagascar. Here's what Seva is doing about it.
  • Nepal

    Each year, Seva and its partners help thousands of impoverished patients in Nepal regain their sight and prevent blindness.
  • Tanzania

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

Sight Stories and News

  • Reaching for the Stars - Jaonah's Story

    By eight years old, Jaonah had completely lost his sight. His mother had to stop working and stay at home to take care of him, putting even more financial strain on the family. Imagine what it must feel like, watching your child’s vision disappear — and along with it, all the opportunities that come with healthy vision. “My biggest worry? That he would die,” his father shared in a soft voice. “When I was walking, I couldn’t see. It was really scary,” recalled Jaonah.

    Sight stories | November 20th, 2023
  • Her Future in Sight

    When one-year-old Jojo was only two months old, her mother, Adidja, noticed a white dot in her left eye. Adidja had no idea what was happening to her baby, so she rushed to the nearest pharmacy, where she received eye drops. But the white dot continued to grow, and Adidja began to notice with growing alarm that Jojo’s vision was affected. 

    Sight stories | October 24th, 2023
  • Helping Vireak See & Succeed in Class

    The age of six can be a time of incredible discovery: Kids enter grade one, make friends, begin the process of learning to read, and start to explore the world with more independence. When Vireak entered grade one in 2019, it became apparent that he wasn't keeping up in class and had trouble seeing clearly.

    Blog | August 10th, 2023