The need for quality access to eye care in Bangladesh is paramount – nearly 3X the population here lives with blindness compared to the United States. Seva has worked in Bangladesh since 2005,  prioritizing increased access to eye care, training of ophthalmic personnel, and focusing on evidence-based solutions with local partners. 

This year, Seva will be establishing seven new Vision Centers across the country, creating access to eye care for an additional 700,000 people. To make this possible, a generous family agreed to match all donations up to $250,000 to raise a total of $500,000 – and we met our campaign goal! If you donated or spread the word about this campaign –  thank you! 

Speaking of Bangladesh, in March, Seva’s Executive Director,  Kate Moynihan, was joined by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Professor Muhammad Yunus for a special edition of Conversations with Kate – In Service of Bangladesh: This Time through Sight. The session focused  on our partnership with Grameen Healthcare and our collaborative eye care efforts in the country.