Earlier this month, we shared a bold vision: What if, together, we could bring permanent, life-changing eye care to over 2 million people?
And together, we are doing just that! Thanks to your incredible generosity, along with other Seva donors, we met the $250,000 match challenge, unlocking a total of $500,000 to launch 26 new Vision Centers worldwide, bringing eye care to the doorsteps of millions.
Continue reading“It would be wonderful to regain my eyesight. I would like to give back to my family for all of this.”
These words belong to Oscar Rios, a 62-year-old proud father from Paraguay. For decades, Oscar was the person his family leaned on. When cataracts stole his sight, everything changed. Because a routine surgery was out of financial reach, he spent a full year in total blindness.
Oscar didn’t just miss the light. More than anything, he missed being the pillar his family could count on, instead of having to rely on them to get by day to day.
You didn’t let his story end in the dark.
Continue readingOutside 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.
Some people follow a path. Anthony Ferraro builds his own and invites the world to keep up.
Born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Anthony lost his sight over time, but never his drive. He rose as a champion wrestler, Paralympic judo athlete, and a magnetic motivational speaker. He even busked 10,000 miles across America, performing for strangers who quickly became fans. Now a full-time content creator, Anthony offers an authentic look into how he navigates daily life, cares for his family, and uses his platform to advocate for greater access to eye care.
Anthony’s journey is proof of what determination can achieve, and we’re grateful to have his heart and hustle behind our mission. Watch our interview video above to learn his whole story and connect with Anthony at asfvision.com or follow him on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.
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.
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In a recent tribute, SF Gate contributor Nicholas G. Meriwether wrote: “The Grateful Dead folk motif describes the obligation the living owe the dead, a belief found in cultures around the world. It tells us that when we honor that obligation, we will be repaid in ways we cannot anticipate or imagine. An ancient expression of faith, it urges us to embrace life as a continuum – one that includes those who have passed on and who rely on the living to steward their legacy.”
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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.
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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.
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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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