Seva Canada Society - Vancouver, British Columbia

More M. E.

Amazing group of people making a huge difference in the lives of people with visual impairment in the developing world. Love that they are bringing light to gender inequity in blindness as well as making purposeful strides to bring vision care to women and girls. Who would think that a $50 donation pays for life changing cataract surgery, giving back sight and productivity to two people, the blind person and the caretaker who is also unable to work or go to school.

Miriam C.

I have been supporting Seva for more than 20 years. It is wonderful to support a charity with such a clear mission - to restore sight in people who are blind due to cataracts, often those who are poor and isolated. The newsletter they send out lifts the spirits as it shares the experience of people who can see again after being blind. I also love to support them because they are based in Vancouver and every year I get a personal phone call, just to say thank you. They are accessible - you can drop into the office and say hi, so it feels like supporting a local charity with a global impact.

Claire A. H.

Seva Canada Society's televised message introduced me to this organization and their goals. Living in a country that encourages eye exams, the ability to purchase glasses, access to eye surgery if required, leaves me in a position to help those who are in need of. To assist in giving the gift of sight is a contribution I value; to be part of this society is heart warming at any time of the year. Their mission is a noble one and I am grateful to share their goal!

Janice C.

I'm so glad I came across Seva Canada! This is a charity I admire, especially how they are so transparent and personal. They are an amazing team of people working tirelessly to provide eye care to those in need. I felt compelled to donate after reading some of the stories of how they bring eye care straight to the doorsteps of kids, women and adults in remote areas who otherwise wouldn't even know their condition can be treated. After making my donation, I was surprised to get a call from them just to express their gratitude! What a personal touch.

Toby F.

Seva Canada is one of my favourite charities. The money I donate to Seva Canada makes a huge difference to the people Seva helps. Where would we be without vision? How could we be independent? There's a direct, concrete result from donations to Seva Canada. You know where your money is going, and where it's going is to make it possible for children to learn, and for adults to work and be productive. I love and admire this charity, which I learned about through research.

Carol P.

A number of years ago a friend recommended that we look into SEVA as an organization that could use some support and was doing great things, particularly in Nepal. I'm glad that I did. We respect and support what these people are doing and in turn they express gratitude for our simple donations. In fact they were the first charitable organization to call me up and simply say thank you. We wish them continued success.

Terry and Carol - Surrey, BC

Peter G.

So many people experience devastating challenges. Many of us feel incapacitated by the scope and scale of the problems that beset every society. How can we help. How can anything we do make a meaningful difference to people in pain? Each of us will find our own answers, our own inspirations for action.

One possibility is to volunteer with or donate to Seva Canada Society. Year after Year, Seva Canada transforms lives by restoring vision and improving existing but compromised vision in several of the world's most troubled regions. Our contributions will radically help individuals and families: and, through their empowerment and agency, communities and societies.

You will find Seva's staff ever so warm, welcoming, dedicated, and effective.

Jim M.

Here in the developed world, we have, mainly, very good access to medical care when needed. Much of the world does not have the same degree of access to care that we do. That is why it should be a responsibility for us to help those who need it in whatever way we are able. Seva is an organization that serves such a purpose, to provide needed eye care in many other nations, and at a level that keeps administrative costs relatively low, while also training people within those nations to become proficient in providing care as well. A truly win/win situation.