Sight 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.

  • Your Generosity Changes Everything

    At the age of 3, Leboo started to lose his vision. Luckily, a visit from a Seva-sponsored eye care team changed everything.

    Sight stories | May 25th, 2017
  • Tibetan student during eye exam with glasses on

    1/3 of the Class Can’t See the Board

    Imagine a classroom full of students but only two-thirds can see what the teacher is writing on the chalkboard. This was a reality for Dolkar until Seva donors funded a screening at her school.

    Sight stories | May 5th, 2017
  • dilyumaya after her catarct surgery

    Dilumaya's Story

    Dilumaya, a young girl living in Nepal, has gone through challenges that no child should have to face, including limited vision due to cataracts. Thanks to generous Seva donors, Dilumaya is able to see again, succeed in school, and pursue her dreams.

    Sight stories | April 12th, 2017
  • winding road in nepal banner

    The Winding Road to Recovery

    Lamsi thought being blind was just going to be her lot in life until her daughter and son-in-law carried her to a Seva-supported eye camp where her vision was restored.

    Sight stories | February 16th, 2017
  • Jeeet Bhadur Gharti and Devakali Gharti

    Share the Love!

    Jeet Bahadur and his wife Devakali went blind together. Thanks to generous Seva donors, they both received the surgery and care they needed to see each other and the world around them again.

    Sight stories | January 30th, 2017
  • Sharuk and Suhail Twins Seva Canada

    Twinning with Sight

    Sharuk and Suhail are twin boys living in India. When they were just four, it was discovered that they both suffered from cataracts. Thanks to Seva donors, they received the surgery they needed to return to being happy and healthy boys with bright futures ahead.

    Sight stories | December 1st, 2016
  • Yohane Seva Canada blind baby Malawi

    No child should go blind because of where they were born

    When Yohane was 5 months old his parents noticed a change, Yohane was going blind and he needed cataract surgery. Thanks to Seva donors, Yohane received the care he needed to regain his sight and his smile.

    Sight stories | October 26th, 2016
  • cambodia, school screening, seva, pink glasses

    Pretty in Pink... Glasses

    This past February, students and teachers at a rural school in Cambodia experienced firsthand how the support of Seva donors could change their lives forever.

    Sight stories | September 14th, 2016

  • From you, to Nepal and back again

    Khem believed she would never see the things she loved again: her friends, her family, and the mountains until Seva donors made it possible for a community eye screening to come to her remote area of Nepal.

    Sight stories | August 18th, 2016