You Can Help Empower Communities Through Comprehensive Eye Care Training

Help Seva Canada support strategic training initiatives to increase knowledge in low-income settings.
You can help train local people in eye care

600 Million

By the year 2050, 600 Million more people will have vision loss.

Without significant investment, eye care services are unlikely to cope with future needs.

Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again, and have provided eye care services to millions more.

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Help restore sight and prevent blindness around the world by taking action in your community.

We believe in the power of people. Sustainable eye care begins with education and training at all levels, from local outreach workers to specialised ophthalmologists. This approach ensures that communities can meet their eye care needs today and are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.

Without increased investment in global eye health, projections from the Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health are alarming: by 2050, an estimated 1.8 billion people will live with untreated vision loss—a 55% increase affecting primarily low- and middle-income countries.

By investing in training, we can create a ripple effect across generations. Our trainees become trainers, hospitals evolve into teaching centres, and community knowledge thrives. This provides underserved communities with enduring access to high-quality eye care.

Our programs range from primary eye care training for nurses and assistants to scholarships supporting doctors in ophthalmology.

We train eye doctors in modern cataract surgery and subspecialties such as pediatrics, glaucoma, and corneal transplants.

Community-based initiatives focus on developing skills for early detection of eye disease among disadvantaged populations, including women and children.

By harnessing new technology to enhance diagnosis and treatment, and by expanding the eye health workforce, we can ensure everyone gets access to high-quality eye care. This isn’t just about improving the lives of those with vision loss — it’s about transforming entire societies for the better today and in the long-term.

“Thanks to the scholarship I am now an ophthalmology fellow. The skills that I am developing will change the lives of many people in my country. Thank you for helping me serve my community!

Dr. Camillus Mbaga
Tanzania

You can help train local people in eye care

600 Million

By the year 2050, 600 Million more people will have vision loss.

Without significant investment, eye care services are unlikely to cope with future needs.

Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again, and have provided eye care services to millions more.

Stay Connected

Believe in what we do and want to keep up to date on how Seva Canada is transforming lives?

Get Involved

Help restore sight and prevent blindness around the world by taking action in your community.

About Seva

We believe that everyone, everywhere should have the power of sight. Founded in 1982, our mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in low- and middle-income countries.

Through our unique partnerships, we work to establish locally-managed eye care programs that will continue to serve people and communities long after our involvement is complete.