Seva's Mission
Seva works with local communities around the world to develop self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight.
Our Vision: A world free of blindness.
Seva is a global nonprofit eye care organization that transforms lives and strengthens communities by restoring sight and preventing blindness.
We train local eye care providers and develop self-sustaining eye programs around the world.
Together we provide critical eye care to underserved communities, especially women, children, and indigenous peoples.
Seva has helped 5 million people regain their sight in more than 20 countries.
According to the WHO, globally at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment or blindness, of whom at least 1 billion have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.
Restoring sight is one of the most effective ways to relieve suffering and reduce poverty.
Your $50 donation restores sight with a 15-minute cataract surgery that changes someone's life forever. You can donate to Seva here.
Where does the name "Seva" come from?
Seva (pronounced Say-Va) is a Sanskrit word meaning "selfless service to others" and came to represent for us the dream of relieving suffering and reducing poverty in the most effective ways possible.
Learn more about Seva's philosophy and history.
