Seva Canada

Most blindness is solvable! And this Vancouver NGO is making it happen on a global level

Although most blindness and low vision is preventable or treatable, it still requires substantial investment in sophisticated equipment and training. The problem of avoidable blindness in low-income countries is largely a problem of resource allocation.

Giving Girls the Power of Sight

This New West performer is in the spotlight for Motown Meltdown

Global Blindness set to triple by 2050

Research published in the Lancet Global Health predicts that without increased funding and access to eye care services, the number of people worldwide who are blind will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050.

Retiree raises funds for Seva with bread-making workshop

6 years ago, Pat Hogue started inviting friends into her home to learn how to make artisan bread in exchange for donations to Seva in hopes of raising $300. She has since met and exceeded this goal, raising over $20,000 for Seva!

5-year-old Halifax boy on a mission to help 100 kids see

5-year-old Zachary, one of Seva's youngest supporters, pays it forward with a goal to help 100 blind kids in developing countries see. Help him reach his goal bit.ly/help100kidssee

Win a pair of sunglasses from Seva's newest corporate partner, Amevie!

June 27 is International Sunglasses Day and, to celebrate, Amevie is holding a two-week-long summer contest!

Cataracts are Common and Curable

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Learn more about this common eye problem and how it can be cured.

Award Winning BC Singer adds Voice to Vancouver Charity Event

Just back from a recording session at the legendary Muscle Shoals Studios in Alabama, Karen Lee Batten is taking part in the 14th annual Motown Meltdown and performs her new song “I’d rather go blind”

The Worst That Could Happen? Going Blind, People Say

A recent study found that most Americans regard loss of eyesight as the worst ailment that could happen to them; however many of them are unaware of the diseases and factors that can put their vision at risk and steps they might take to lower their risk.