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September 2015: Seva Canada Receives International Vision Award for Restoring Sight to Millions in Developing World

With more than 39 million people suffering from blindness worldwide and 80 per cent preventable or treatable, Vancouver-based international development organization Seva Canada is recognized for making a major difference around the globe. Seva has restored sight to 4 million people over the past 32 years and is now being internationally recognized for those efforts with the Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award

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