News and Stories
Our latest news and sight stories:
The stories of the women, children and people living in extreme poverty and isolation that have been given the power of sight because of our donors are inspiring. Every one of them is worth sharing.
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A Second Chance at Life and Sight – Mwanaidi’s Story
In the quiet village of Bisumwa, Tanzania, Mwanaidi Ally Nyaela had long been the heart of her family. At 52, she was known as strong and tireless—peeling
Project ROSHANI: A New Partnership in Punjab State, India
In 2024, Seva Canada donors gave us the chance to provide care to more patients in need. We asked our trusted, long-time partner in India,
More Sight, More Possibilities: How AI Could Shape the Future of Eye Care – by Sanil Joseph, PhD, Seva Canada Board Member
Sight opens doors. It allows a child to learn, a farmer to work safely, and a grandmother to recognize the faces she loves. When vision
My Trip to Burundi with Seva Canada and KCCO November 10–15, 2025: Darrell McKay, AScT, Volunteer Photographer
During my recent volunteer trip to Burundi on behalf of Seva Canada and KCCO, I documented an outreach where the local eye care team, led
Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership: The Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) reaches a milestone!
Seva Canada is celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its key implementing partners in Africa, the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO). KCCO was
Young Leaders with a Vision: The Gift of Vision Club is Inspiring Action for Sight
Meet Sophie and Raya, two Grade 11 students from a high school in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. They’re proving that meaningful change can start right in
Seeing Clearly Again: Soamarie’s Story
This past January, 62-year-old Soamarie arrived at an Eye Clinic in Sambava, Madagascar after a long journey from Andapa Sud, a rural farming community in
You Open The Door to New Possibilities
Dear Donors, Sight is more than the ability to see; it can be the foundation for safety, independence, and opportunity. It can also be the
Memories of The Third Eyeball: with Drs. Pauline Pariser and Howie Abrams
Drs. Pauline Pariser and Howie Abrams were there at the very beginning of Seva Canada. It wasn’t a conventional path (or what they expected to
Seva Canada is Growing and Expanding Thanks to Your Support: 43rd Annual General Meeting
This year, Seva Canada hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually, bringing our global community together online. On November 5, 2025, donors, international program partners, and guests from around
A Second Chance at Life and Sight – Mwanaidi’s Story
In the quiet village of Bisumwa, Tanzania, Mwanaidi Ally Nyaela had long been the heart of her family. At 52, she was known as strong and tireless—peeling
Project ROSHANI: A New Partnership in Punjab State, India
In 2024, Seva Canada donors gave us the chance to provide care to more patients in need. We asked our trusted, long-time partner in India,
More Sight, More Possibilities: How AI Could Shape the Future of Eye Care – by Sanil Joseph, PhD, Seva Canada Board Member
Sight opens doors. It allows a child to learn, a farmer to work safely, and a grandmother to recognize the faces she loves. When vision
My Trip to Burundi with Seva Canada and KCCO November 10–15, 2025: Darrell McKay, AScT, Volunteer Photographer
During my recent volunteer trip to Burundi on behalf of Seva Canada and KCCO, I documented an outreach where the local eye care team, led
Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership: The Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) reaches a milestone!
Seva Canada is celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its key implementing partners in Africa, the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO). KCCO was
Young Leaders with a Vision: The Gift of Vision Club is Inspiring Action for Sight
Meet Sophie and Raya, two Grade 11 students from a high school in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. They’re proving that meaningful change can start right in
Seeing Clearly Again: Soamarie’s Story
This past January, 62-year-old Soamarie arrived at an Eye Clinic in Sambava, Madagascar after a long journey from Andapa Sud, a rural farming community in
You Open The Door to New Possibilities
Dear Donors, Sight is more than the ability to see; it can be the foundation for safety, independence, and opportunity. It can also be the
Memories of The Third Eyeball: with Drs. Pauline Pariser and Howie Abrams
Drs. Pauline Pariser and Howie Abrams were there at the very beginning of Seva Canada. It wasn’t a conventional path (or what they expected to
Seva Canada is Growing and Expanding Thanks to Your Support: 43rd Annual General Meeting
This year, Seva Canada hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually, bringing our global community together online. On November 5, 2025, donors, international program partners, and guests from around