A Shared Vision: The Seva Canada Community and The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation Unite To Increase Eye Care Access
At its heart, Seva—the Sanskrit word for “service”—embodies our unwavering commitment to restoring sight and preventing blindness for the people who need it most. Today, we’re excited to celebrate a remarkable milestone in this journey through a new partnership. The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation has pledged a transformative $2-million gift to strengthen Seva […]
Love At First Sight Photography Exhibition
Last year, we launched the “Love at First Sight” campaign, featuring beautiful photography captured by Nepali eye patients after their sight was restored through glasses or cataract surgery. The images told the powerful stories of the people and moments they had missed most—now brought into clear focus following treatment made possible by you. […]
Welcoming Priya Reddy to the Seva Canada team!
Seva Canada welcomes its newest member of the program team, Priya Reddy. Priya, who was born as the third daughter of a farmer’s family in a beautiful South Indian village, showed her motivation to learn from a young age, walking 5 km to and from the bus stop and travelling 25 km to and from […]
The Legacy of Ram Dass
Ram Dass, born Richard Alpert, was a spiritual teacher who taught about—and lived a life of—love, compassion, and service. The year 2024 marked five years since Ram Dass passed away, but his impact lives on. Along with an eclectic group of public health experts and activists, he was one of the cofounders of Seva. His […]
Tears of Joy
Mr. Suk Bahadhur Gurung, a 69-year-old farmer from Bharatpur, Nepal, had long struggled with deteriorating eyesight, particularly in bright sunlight. He found it increasingly difficult to recognize people from a distance, a situation that left him feeling isolated and anxious. His worsening vision threatened not only his livelihood but also his ability to provide for […]
The Spirit Of Service: Reflections From Our Founders Drs. Bev Spring & Alan Morinis
Recently, we had the privilege of speaking with Seva Canada’s founders, Drs. Bev Spring and Alan Morinis, to reflect on what Seva meant to them when the organization was founded in 1982 and how that meaning has evolved over time. “I believe that organizations have souls, just like people do,” Alan shared. “From the start, […]