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Who is SEF?
Who is Sankara Eye Care Institutions?
Mission Statement
History & Achievements

SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION USA
1900 McCarthy Blvd #302
Milpitas, CA 95035


1-866-SANKARA

SEF, USA is a 501 (c)(3) registered non-profit organization and all donations are tax exempt in the USA.

Tax id: 77-6141976
Growing to Serve......
1977    Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Centre
1987    Sankara Eye Bank, a model eye bank for the nation, launched
1990   "Gift of Vision" - rural outreach eye care programme launched
1992    Rainbow - Eye care program for the school children launched
1995    Vision Cambodia, along with Rotary Singapore, initiated
1996    Irul Neeki - Eye care programme for tribal groups launched
1997    Vandematharam Bharat Vision - National Eye Care Programme, Nepal launched
1998    Sankara Eye Foundation, USA established
1998    8,000 Free Eye Surgeries performed
1999    Sankara Tulsi National Institute of Community Ophthalmology established
2000    Community-based rehabilitation initiated
2001    Exclusive Pediatric Ward set up
2004    Inauguration of Sankara Eye Hospital, Guntur *
2004    Sankara Rural Eye Hospital, Krishnankoil
2005    Sankara Eye Foundation, Europe established
2007    Diabetic Retinopathy Department launched
2008    Inauguration of Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore *
2008    Inauguration of Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga *
2008    Inauguration of Sankara Eye Hospital, Anand *
2008    Winner - Asian Hospital Management Award
2008    Asian Leadership Summit
2009    105,354 Free Eye Surgeries Performed
2009    InDiya Shine Awards, the Best Large Nonprofit in the USA supporting India
2009    won the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Healthcare Excellence Award
2009    SEF wins 4 stars from Charity Navigator
* With funds raised by SEF, USA
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