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⇱ Eye Care Charity Working to Prevent Blindness and Low-Vision - Seva Foundation

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4 out of 5 people who are blind don't have to be.

Since 1978, Seva has provided sight-saving surgeries, eyeglasses, medicine, and other eye care services to 72 million people in under-served communities.

You can free someone from blindness for only $50!

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Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday!

May 16th, 2026, 7:00 PM
The Masonic in San Francisco

Steve Earle • Todd Rundgren • Rickie Lee Jones • Cat Power • Lebo • Peter Rowan • Maria Muldaur • Larry Campbell • Teresa Williams • Harper Simon • Wavy Gravy • and Very Special Guests!

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Celebrate Wavy Gravy's 90th!

Join us for a radiant gathering to honor a life devoted to compassion, community, and just the right amount of mischief. May 16th at 7:00 PM in San Francisco.


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Seva Remembers Bob Weir

Bob Weir's passing leaves millions of us feeling equal measures of gratitude and sadness. Long before Seva became what it is today, Bob showed up for this mission.


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2025 Impact Report

This year, your generosity restored sight to more than 7.6 million people, established 45 new Vision Centers, and helped 12 new partners join our network.


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Brillando: Ending avoidable blindness in Guatemala and Paraguay

Seva's time-tested methodology for delivering world-class eye care at volume to underserved communities will eliminate avoidable blindness in Guatemala and Paraguay within 5 years.


Hope in Every Look: How Seva Brings Sight to Those in Need

Across the Himalayas of Nepal and the highlands of Guatemala, and in 20 countries around the world, Seva's mission is guided by a simple belief: Everyone deserves the chance to see the world clearly.


Restoring sight is one of the most cost-effective health interventions to reduce poverty.

90% of people with visual impairment live in developing countries.

90% of all vision impairment can be cured or prevented.

Half of blindness is caused by cataracts that you can easily fix for only $50.

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“It feels miraculous to watch people regain their sight, but it's a miracle that we can all make happen. Seva Foundation, the Grand Prize Winner of this year's Holiday Impact Prize, is transforming people's lives for as little as $50 per cataract surgery.”

— Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and former New York Times columnist

“Seva has given so much help to so many people for so many years – such a wonderful example of love in action.”

— Bonnie Raitt, Singer / Songwriter

“Great news from my friend @NickKristof. The winner of his #HolidayImpactPrize is @Seva_Foundation for their decades of work restoring the sight of millions. Congratulations! And remember, doing good for others can also be good for your own health!”

— Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN

“Seva has made an extraordinary contribution to the world – not only through their international programs, but here in some of the most impoverished communities in North America, on Native American reservations. Thank you Seva.”

— Jackson Browne, Singer / Songwriter

“Seva takes the impulse towards generosity and turns it into compassionate action that helps people in real need. I honor my friends and relations by giving to Seva in their name – the entire world benefits. I hope you'll join me.”

— Peter Coyote, Actor / Writer

“Compassion and caring for people in need - that's simply a moral necessity. But it's not always easy to do. Seva makes it easy. They know how to put your donations to work in ways that truly benefit people.”

— Joan Baez, Singer / Humanitarian Activist

“I admire Seva's spirit of innovation. Seva is constantly looking for new ideas that can benefit the world, especially the poor, and they aren't afraid to try something that no one has ever tried before.”

— Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Prize Winner / Seva Partner / Founding Chairman of Grameen Health Services

“I congratulate Seva Foundation for the magnificent work they continue to do.”

— Odetta, Legendary Folk Singer

“Seva has done an incredible job all over the world helping people who really need it. I am proud to be one of the many who followed Wavy and his friends down this particular yellow brick road.”

— David Crosby, Singer / Songwriter

“Such dedication to others — how could you not love Seva and what they accomplish? Well done!”

— Graham Nash, Singer / Songwriter

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