Micro-documentary on Seva
Watch this short video about Seva and the impact your support is having around the world. 

Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, before he was famous, provided the funds that started Seva. Today, nearly 4 million people who were blind have had their vision restored!

Champalimaud Award
The Champalimaud Foundation recently recognized Seva, Seva Canada, and our parnter the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology with this prestigious "Nobel Prize" of eyecare. 

Seva Concerts & Events
Hundreds of artists have raised millions of dollars to support Seva's work over the past 37 years. 

Ama's Story

Two out of three people who are blind are women and girls. Your compassion restored Ama's eyesight, and is helping to increase access to eye care for women around the globe.

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A Seva Story

This micro-documentary explains the origins of Seva and our work to prevent and cure blindness around the world.

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Let There Be Sight

Witness a Seva Eye Camp in the Himalayas of Nepal. In Let There Be Sight, Seva donor Turk Pipkin chronicles his journey with a Seva medical team to a remote surgical eye camp in Nepal's Himalayas where hundreds of people had their vision restored. Special thanks to musician and long-time Seva supporter Jackson Browne for use of his song "Doctor My Eyes."

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What Does Seva Mean...

We asked Dr. Chundak Tenzing, Seva's Sight Program Director: "What does 'Seva' Mean to you?

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Sight in Cambodia

Many Cambodia children do not have access to eye care services. Seva trains Cambodian doctors and provides infrastructure so that Cambodia can provide care to it's own citizens. Last year, over 70,000 children in Cambodia received eye examinations as a result of Seva's work. 1/2 of children who go blind in developing countries will die within the first year. By preventing and treating blindness, Seva provides opportunities for life to children around the world.

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For a Chance to See

Dhana lives in one of the most isolated, impoverished villages on the planet, Bajura, Nepal, a stunning but unforgiving landscape he has not seen for five years. Dhana Kadka is blind due to cataracts. Despite this, he walked 10km through the rocky terrain of far west Nepal by feel and memory. Kadka learned that a group of Seva-supported eye doctors were coming for a special visit. So he made the perilous journey on foot for the chance to see.

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Please welcome our newest member of staff, Dr. Leslie Louie.

Leslie comes to Seva with strong academic and professional credentials having earned her Ph.D in Epidemiology and MPH in Biomedical Sciences at U.C. Berkeley.

Leslie joined Seva as the new Deputy Executive Director in July. Formerly Vice Chair of Seva’s Board and a Board member for over 4 years, Leslie brings her background in epidemiology, research, grant management, fundraising, and project management to the team.

She has worked and lived in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Leslie is excited to work with Seva staff on development, communications and implementation of our new strategic plan.

Leslie has three daughters, enjoys cooking and outdoor activities, and is active in her home community of Oakland. We are delighted to have Leslie join our growing team here at Seva.