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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The Ripple Effect of Vision: A Journey from Madurai to Seva Canada
Nearly 30 years ago, while working for a UK corporation supporting volunteer programs in India, a young professional found himself in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It

Seeing the Ripples of Your Compassion
Dear Seva Canada Supporters, Thank you for your steadfast support of Seva Canada. In a world facing so much turbulence, your commitment is a grounding

From Blurred Vision to a Bright Future: Prebheksya’s Story
Thirteen-year-old Prebheksya sat in her classroom in rural Nepal, struggling to read the blackboard, her textbooks, and even see the faces of her friends. She

Where Compassion Meets Precision: The Global Impact of Aurolab
At Aurolab’s manufacturing facility in Madurai, India, precision and purpose fill every corner. Young women from nearby villages expertly operate advanced machinery, producing intraocular lenses

Outreach Support in Peru Through Partnership with Clínica Oftalmologíca Divino Niño Jesus
Thanks to your generous support, Seva Canada has expanded its work to South America for the first time through a new partnership with Clínica Oftalmologíca

Building Research Skills in Eye Care: A Collaborative Effort Across India and Nepal
In low-resource settings, eye care professionals are often the ones who best understand the challenges and opportunities for improving services. However, many lack the skills

From Tears to Triumph: Amandeep’s Journey to Confidence
Twelve-year-old Amandeep had lived with a visible squint or strabismus since the age of two in her village in the Ludhiana district in the Indian

A Father’s Vision Restored: Suresh’s Journey of Sacrifice and Strength
This Father’s Day, we honour the quiet strength, sacrifices, and resilience of fathers like Suresh GC – a man whose love for his family shines

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.

Restoring Sight, Restoring Lives: Bayush’s Story from Ethiopia
In a rural village in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, 55-year-old Bayush Dires spent most of her life as a hardworking farmer and mother of five sons.

The Ripple Effect of Vision: A Journey from Madurai to Seva Canada
Nearly 30 years ago, while working for a UK corporation supporting volunteer programs in India, a young professional found himself in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It

Seeing the Ripples of Your Compassion
Dear Seva Canada Supporters, Thank you for your steadfast support of Seva Canada. In a world facing so much turbulence, your commitment is a grounding

From Blurred Vision to a Bright Future: Prebheksya’s Story
Thirteen-year-old Prebheksya sat in her classroom in rural Nepal, struggling to read the blackboard, her textbooks, and even see the faces of her friends. She

Where Compassion Meets Precision: The Global Impact of Aurolab
At Aurolab’s manufacturing facility in Madurai, India, precision and purpose fill every corner. Young women from nearby villages expertly operate advanced machinery, producing intraocular lenses

Outreach Support in Peru Through Partnership with Clínica Oftalmologíca Divino Niño Jesus
Thanks to your generous support, Seva Canada has expanded its work to South America for the first time through a new partnership with Clínica Oftalmologíca

Building Research Skills in Eye Care: A Collaborative Effort Across India and Nepal
In low-resource settings, eye care professionals are often the ones who best understand the challenges and opportunities for improving services. However, many lack the skills

From Tears to Triumph: Amandeep’s Journey to Confidence
Twelve-year-old Amandeep had lived with a visible squint or strabismus since the age of two in her village in the Ludhiana district in the Indian

A Father’s Vision Restored: Suresh’s Journey of Sacrifice and Strength
This Father’s Day, we honour the quiet strength, sacrifices, and resilience of fathers like Suresh GC – a man whose love for his family shines

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.

Restoring Sight, Restoring Lives: Bayush’s Story from Ethiopia
In a rural village in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, 55-year-old Bayush Dires spent most of her life as a hardworking farmer and mother of five sons.