Seva Canada

A Teenage Love Story

Suka and Kali Maya, an elderly Nepalese couple, fell in love as teenagers and ran away from home to start their life as a couple together. The did everything together, they grew up together, they raised a family together, and they got cataract surgery together!

Seeing Her Sight and Smile Come to Life!

When Yvette was old enough to go to school, her mother’s fears for her future increased. Yvette couldn’t see clearly enough to follow the lessons or read her textbooks. She was forced to drop out of school and became isolated and depressed. Yvette rarely smiled.

40 Years of Awesome - Seva Canada's 2022 Annual General Meeting

Healthy Vision is Vital to Healthy Aging - Chamsuri's Story

As darkness closed in, things that had always given Chamsuri purpose slowly slipped out of reach. Before, her family had depended on her, now she depended on them. “In the hills, she could easily fall down, and there can’t always be someone to catch or guide her,” said Chamsuri’s son, Chandra. 

Seeing Success in School

"Preeti, why are you being so lazy?! You are still not paying attention in class!" scolded her teacher. Embarrassed for being called out in class again, 7-year­-old Preeti just wants to go home. She doesn't think she is as smart as her classmates who don't get reprimanded in class and get better grades than her.

Making a Difference in the World Through the Power of Sight

"I'm grateful that I've had friends who were motivated to make a difference in the world and that gave me an opportunity to do this kind of work. I'd encourage people to find an opportunity to do meaningful work that gives them personal satisfaction and makes a difference," said Michel Maurer about his time volunteering with Seva Canada.

Tibetans and Nepalis Get Essential Eye Care Services!

For centuries, Tibetans have lived in and travelled freely throughout the high Himalayan regions bordering the relatively recently established countries of China and Nepal. A large portion of the Nepali/Tibetan population remain isolated in remote mountainous regions receiving few health care services, including eye care.

40 Years of Awesome!

"It's all done with people" is a phrase that's been repeated over and over during our 40-year history. I heard it during my first Seva Canada Board Meeting in 2005 when I (Penny Lyons) started as a volunteer. It's more than just a saying; it is the backbone of Seva Canada's success.

A Future in Focus

Rinku loves going to school and is an excellent student, but two years ago, school became difficult.

Giving Her Back Her Sight and Her Life!

76-year-old Punya has had a tough life. Her mother was killed during a violent political conflict and her husband died early in their marriage when she was still a young woman. She relied on her income as a daily wage labourer in the nation’s capital, Kathmandu, to support herself. Her home was destroyed by an earthquake. And then she lost her sight. Find out how you helped restore her sight and life!