• See & Be Seen Eyecare

    See & Be Seen Eyecare in Toronto is Seva Canada’s newest corporate supporter and we’d like to welcome them to our community. “We believe in the power of purpose. We don’t just make eyewear. Our goal is to help the world see better and it’s the heart of everything we do.” - Priya Malik-Patel, Co-Founder

    Blog | February 28th, 2020
  • The Power of Partnerships

    Partnerships succeed when opportunity drives collaboration and partnerships work best when goals are shared. Of all of Seva’s partnerships, it is our program partnerships that define us.

    Blog | December 24th, 2019
  • Innovation Through Research

    Data tells us what, how many, and where, but it has no meaning on its own; evidence-based research tells us why.

    Blog | December 24th, 2019
  • Baba Ram Dass, spiritual guru and LSD proponent, dies at 88

    Baba Ram Dass, Seva Co-founder and the 1960's counterculture spiritual leader who experimented with LSD and travelled to India to find enlightenment, returning to share it with Americans, has died. He was 88. Dass’ foundation, Love Serve Remember, announced late Sunday that the author and spiritual leader died peacefully at his home earlier in the day. No cause of death was given.

    Blog | December 24th, 2019
  • Did Cataract Surgery Help Sabitri See Her Baby for the First Time?

    After suffering hardships including the loss of their two children, Sabitri and her husband's one joy was the birth of their third child, Lakshmi, named after the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth. Their joy, however, was coupled with sadness. Sabitri could not see her baby Lakshmi’s face and couldn’t care for her without the help of her sister. She dreamt about gazing into Lakshmi’s face and seeing her baby smile back at her. Would her dream come true? Read our blog to find out.

    Sight stories | November 23rd, 2019
  • Would Glaucoma & Cataracts Stop Bir Bhan?

    Now 72 years old, Bir Bhan was the only person helping his daughter-in-law work in the fields and care for the cattle. Unfortunately, Bir Bhan’s vision began to fail and he was forced to loan his land to his neighbour for a 50% share. He could no longer recognize his cattle and could barely manage walking alone. Would glaucoma and cataracts take away Bir Bhan's ability to help his family and be independent?

    Blog | October 29th, 2019
  • Opening Up the World Around Him

    At the eye camp, an ophthalmologist diagnosed Rorng with cataracts. His grandmother was delighted to discover that his blindness could be cured through surgery. When asked what he hoped for most, Rorng’s answer was simple: “I want to go to school like my friends.”

    Sight stories | October 3rd, 2019
  • How Will You Use Your Power?

    The team at Seva Canada is committed to using our power to educate, influence and engage women and men about the importance of eye care for all. We will continue to advocate with government and policymakers in Canada and in our partner countries and we will work to educate funders and donors about the need for gender-sensitive strategies to reach those most in need of eye care.

    Blog | September 11th, 2019