The cost of vision impairment in Assam, India
The cost of vision impairment in Assam, India Full article in The Lancet found here. Uncorrected presbyopia, (far-sightedness), a visual disorder that comes inevitably with age, is the world’s leading cause of vision impairment, affecting an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, the majority of whom live in low-income countries. The disorder, caused by the natural […]
Determination in Action – Felicienne
Felicienne Muragijimana was 8 years old when a rock hit her in the eye. Her mother took her to the closest health centre which was in Nyabikenke, Rwanda; a 5km walk away. Felicienne’s experience in that health centre decided her future career: she wanted to help others to get the same excellent eye care she […]
A Nepalese Couple’s Treacherous Journey For Sight
A Nepalese Couple’s Treacherous Journey For Sight Durga and Manisara Gaha have been married for over 50 years. They live in the Nepali Himalayas with their son and grandchildren. They both developed cataracts and had been blind for over 15 years. Manisara and her granddaughter After losing their vision, Manisara could no longer cook or […]
Building Human Potential
Equity + Innovation + Sustainability = Greater Human Capital Human Capital – defined as the collective potential of individuals – is directly linked to a country’s growth and is one of its greatest assets. Human capital grows, in part, by ensuring equitable access to health and education, promoting innovation and creating sustainability, both human and […]
Spring 2019 Inspiring Seva Donors
Spring 2019 Inspiring Seva Donors Danny Peart Danny is a writer and long-time Seva Canada supporter. Last March, Danny hosted an evening of poetry, music and chocolate, to raise funds for Seva. Danny read from his new collection of poems, titled Another Mountain to Climb, at the Chocolate Arts Café in Vancouver. He was supported […]
