You Can Help Kids See & Succeed

Restoring a child’s sight opens doors to a future filled with possibilities — education, friendships, and the pursuit of their dreams.

When you restore a child’s sight, you improve their quality of life today, and open doors to a lifetime of opportunities.

40%

of childhood blindness is preventable or treatable.

Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again.

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Globally, over 450 million children and adolescents need prescription glasses. Approximately 90 million kids suffer from vision loss, 2 million of whom are blind.

Vision impairment in children can contribute to low self-esteem, poor performance in school, and loneliness. It can severely impact their future social and economic potential. Often a parent must stop working to care for their child, reducing the family’s income, and driving them deeper into poverty.

The impact of a simple pair of glasses is profound.

Studies show that glasses can reduce the likelihood of failing a class by 44%, making them one of the most effective health interventions for children according to The Lancet Commission.

School-based eye screenings are a cost-effective way to identify children in need. We train educators, who ensure kids in their classes with vision problems receive timely care.

Curing a child’s blindness is more challenging, yet the outcomes can be profound.

Treating conditions like pediatric cataracts involves numerous complex steps: outreach, family counselling, transportation, meals and accommodation for the family, and of course the surgery itself. This procedure requires the skill of a specialized pediatric ophthalmologist and anesthesiologist, expensive equipment, and specially designed lens implants. A follow-up program including glasses maximizes the child’s long-term vision potential.

When you restore a child’s sight, you improve their quality of life today and open doors to a lifetime of opportunities. The results are transformative for the child, their family and their community.

When you restore a child’s sight, you improve their quality of life today, and open doors to a lifetime of opportunities.

40%

of childhood blindness is preventable or treatable.

Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again.

Stay Connected

Believe in what we do and want to keep up to date on how Seva Canada is transforming lives?

Impliquez-vous

Help restore sight and prevent blindness around the world by taking action in your community.

Formation

Sight for Women and Children

À propos de Seva

Nous sommes convaincus que chacun, où qu'il se trouve, devrait pouvoir bénéficier de la vue. Fondée en 1982, notre organisation a pour mission de restaurer la vue et de prévenir la cécité dans les pays à faibles et moyens revenus.

Grâce à nos partenariats uniques, nous nous efforçons de mettre en place des programmes de soins ophtalmologiques gérés localement, qui continueront à venir en aide aux personnes et aux communautés bien après la fin de notre intervention.