Seva Foundation

Seva is a global nonprofit eye care organization that works with local communities around the world to develop self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight.
Since 1978, Seva has provided sight-saving surgeries, eyeglasses, medicine, and other eye care services to more than 40 million people in under-served communities.

300,000 Residents Get Access to Critical Vision Care

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Photo: Patients at the new vision center.

Even in the middle of a global pandemic, millions of people around the world need access to basic eye care services. At Seva, we are grateful for your support and the hard work, dedication, and determination of our wonderful global partners who go the extra mile to ensure that underserved communities have the support they need – especially today, during this challenging time.

On June 21, 2020, our partner in Bangladesh – Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEIH) ‘e-inaugurated’ a new eye clinic in Lalmohan supported by Seva. Lalmohan, located in the southern district of Barisal, had very few vision care resources to serve its almost 300,000 residents. As most of the population there earns a low income, the closest eye hospital, which is located 63 miles (102 Kms) away, becomes very difficult and costly to visit.

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Seva and UC Berkeley team up to support hospitals!

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The IBD team connects with Seva over a Zoom call for their consulting project’s final presentation.

An eye hospital transforms lives by restoring sight every day. But managing one is a challenging, sometimes overwhelming task. Now, imagine trying to do it in an isolated, rural part of the developing world! Where would you find administrative staff? How would you train them to use databases or manage payroll? How would you attract patients who can afford to pay for their care so that you can remain financially above-water? These are some of the critical questions that Seva’s partners have to answer as they work to provide safe long-term eye care to their communities sustainably.

Luckily, thanks to the support of donors like you, Seva and UC Berkeley have been able to help!

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Thank You

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We entered our new fiscal year on July 1st – and thanks to you, we were able to do so with courage, hope, and compassion.

Together, we have crossed new boundaries every year, reaching millions of people with essential eye care services. This year – you did much more! You walked with us – hand in hand – to ensure that our medical partners have the resources they need to recover and re-enter from the pandemic. Your support allowed people living in remote communities around the world to receive the care they needed, especially now when they’re at their most vulnerable during the pandemic.

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