Outside Kampot, Cambodia, Chan rides his bike, collecting discarded bottles to earn income to support himself and his six grandchildren. Before surgery, failing vision made the work exhausting and dangerous. He relied on his grandchildren for help, even as he carried the responsibility of keeping the family going.
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The Story of Riata, a 15-Year-Old Girl from Uganda
In the small town of Apac, Uganda, Riata’s world began to fade when she was just eight years old. Her parents could tell something was wrong. She squinted more. Moved slower. Reached out cautiously in spaces she once knew by heart. Over time, Riata’s world dimmed until it disappeared completely. Cataracts in both eyes took her vision and, with it, her independence.
Continue readingNew Vision Centers Bring Cambodia into Focus
Across the countryside of Cambodia, the rice fields shimmer, and motorbikes hum along narrow roads lined with homes on stilts. Farmers tend their crops under the radiant sun, and grandparents watch children chase one another through temple courtyards. Life here is vibrant, industrious, and deeply rooted in tradition. But when vision begins to fade, daily life, from farming to studying to sewing, becomes difficult and uncertain.
To bring essential eye care access closer to these communities, Seva Foundation opened four new Vision Centers in Pea Reang District, Puok District, Prey Kabbas District, and Batheay District. Established in collaboration with local partners, Cambodia’s Provincial Health Departments, and through the National Program for Eye Health of the Ministry of Health, these permanent facilities represent lasting change.
Continue readingA New Light is Rising in Quiché, Guatemala
In partnership with Visualiza, Seva Foundation has completed a state-of-the-art eye hospital that will serve over 1 million people, bringing quality care closer to home for those who once had to travel to Guatemala City or go without care entirely.
Continue readingDoña Lidia’s Story
For years, Doña Lidia, known affectionately as “Mam,” was the heart of her household. Her hands shaped every meal, her care tended every crop, and her laughter filled her home near Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
Continue readingSeva’s Interactive Data Map
Seva’s story isn’t static, so our records shouldn’t be either. Our new interactive impact map allows you to see it unfold as our impact grows. Spanning 20+ countries and 40+ years, the map is a living record of communities gaining access to clear vision.
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