Sankara Eye Foundation USA

I'm impressed with the free eye surgeries through their rural outreach program that they are doing for poor people and the list of patients the surgeries was performed on

SEF is exceptional organization with drive to help the underprivileged blind folks in India. It is professionally driven organization with focus on spreading vision to as many people as possible.

I actively volunteered for SEF for a short span of time, and SEF became a part of me forever. Its a family of wonderful people that work tirelessly for the cause of eradicating curable blindness. The volunteer based non profit has made huge strides towards this and has built fully equipped free eye hospitals successfully with targeted initiatives. I will always support them in any form I can.

I have been a volunteer with SEF for over 5 years now. SEF volunteers are a dedicated and capable bunch that can make miracles happen. That isnt an exaggeration. The energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers is contagious. This makes all of SEF's fundraising events impactful and fun! A terrific groups of people working towards a worthy cause!

With a great delivery organization in India and 8 active 'Eye Care Hospitals' and a truly committed set of volunteers and donors in the US who do the impossible, we have made huge progress in our mission of eradicating curable blindness among the rural poor in India.

SEF is one of the best non-profit organization that I know of. The events generally start on time and the volunteers take great care of the process from registration all the way through the end of the event. I have been through both SEF iWalk and Dandiya events for last four years.

Very professional, hard working people. I have been associated as both volunteer and also donor. And they have treated me well both ways.

I have had the best experience ever....learnt a lot from other dedicated people. Did fund raising during events, participated in booths during events and spread awareness about SEF and our goal of working towards 20/20 by 20/20...

As a regular donor over the last few years, I have observed the positive development of this organization and the achievement of significant milestones in achieving its goal of eradicating curable blindness in India. I visited the Anand, Gujarat hospital location last year, during its construction. I was impressed with the scale and professionalism of all involved. Now that this hospital is fully operational, I will visit this December.

SEF is driven by passion - passion for the cause and passion of the volunteers assist in any which way they can. I've met the sincerest folks who are willing to work tirelessly. Everyone is in it for the goodness that they are bringing to the lives of the needy back home. And I'd be remiss if I did not mention that the culture at SEF is driven right from the top - the founders who started this organization here in the US.

This is an excellent organization of volunteers. Maximum possible % of donation is diverted to actual projects. During my last visit to their office, I was given a great overview of the current status, and a display of all the hospital pictures.

My husband and I have been supporting Sankara Eye Foundation for the last 10 years. Their events are very well organized, they are very accountable with donations, can always talk with their volunteers about any concerns and suggestions. My husband visited their hospital in Bangalore and was very impressed with the facilities. We have tried other non-profits but have never felt as satisfied as we do when donating to SEF. We plan to keep supporting SEF to help reach their goal of 20/20 vision by 2020.

SEF's commitment to of 20/20 by 2020 is indeed noble. It is indeed a privilege to be associated with this mission to give vision.

Sankara eye foundation is doing great work and the awareness spread about this great cause to eradicate curable blindness has been tremendous. I am very impressed with their work.

I came into SEF volunteer team thanks to my wife. I have found that this organization has great leadership potential at the headquarters where the founders put in their heart and soul towards the cause. Volunteering for SEF is a learning experience, one gets to meet, interact and work with different types of personalities which can be quite frustrating at times but somehow the cause and the goal to achieve "Vision 2020 by the year 2020" keeps everyone going and the disputes if any get resolved. I feel that the board members don't travel enough to pep up volunteers and make them work harder or create leadership in different cities of the US. Currently SEF-HQ at Bay Area is like an island of leadership, initiative and power. The other chapters lack the drive and enthusiasm that is seen in the HQ. Instead of just conducting conference calls, I believe that someone from the board should travel around the country every quarter and motivate volunteers to do more. This will take the organization closer to its goal. I have not visited any of the hospitals yet so apart from the information in SEF newsletter and media reports I don't know what the SEF India is doing.

I have attended events and volunteered with SEF since it was founded, and the level of coordination and expertise in conducting events has always been far superior than others in the area. The dandia events are an ideal example, with the events growing over the years into an action packed, overflowing gala at one of the biggest venues around.

I have been a Sankara volunteer since it was started by our good friends: Murali & Sasikala family in the Bay Area. I have seen the phenomenal growth in its activities and volunteer base over the years due to the dedication of the founders and reception from the Bay Area population. I then had the opportunity to visit the SES Hospital in Coimbatore, India. I found it to be a model for all hospitals. The facilities/cleanliness/knowledge & courteousness of the staff and the ambiance are exceptional. I saw that all patients irrespective of their financial/social status were treated equally and with utmost respect. I consider SEF to be the greatest Non-profit organization.

SEF USA have been one of the most genuinely committed and efficient Non profits that I have come across in the world. Their work is in an extremely crucial area of need and filfils it in a beatifully simple and yet powerful manner. I would vite for them as the best Nonprofit in a hearbeat !

This organization performs miracles. It is a wonderful program that allows the volunteers to feel fulfilled and spiritually satisfied with the work they are doing. Every time I have had the opportunity to volunteer I have had a great experience. Every one in the organization is wonderful and really accept you into there group with open arms. It is a vibrant community with constant communication and unimaginable efficiency. I have never seen a group grow so fast and continue to remain so passionate about their ultimate vision, never allowing it to blur no matter what obstacles it faces. I feel honored and proud to be a part of such a magnificent team of people working so hard to help those in need.

Eradicating blindness isn't focus area for many in this world. Thanks to Sankara Eye Foundation which is raising awareness about this very important issue. I started donating to this organization first. I was pleasantly surprised when I made my first $30 donation and after a few days received a letter stating that a particular patient by so and so name was operated upon. Not many organizations follow up on your donations but SEF was different in this aspect and that impressed me lot. I have regularly donated and encouraged friends to donate. In that last 2 years I have also helped the organization in organizing their fund raiser events. It has been a great experience working with such highly motivated people and great friends now.

I have been introduced to this organization by my husband. I feel fortunate to be associated with the noble cause that this organization is following. Helping a poor blind person to see the world is a great act of philanthropy. I have been involved in promoting the group to various visitors that visit SEF's booths in various fairs/events.

I have been following SEF as a well respected organization for its organized program to gift vision to those who are unable to afford treatment. Way to go SEF. Keep up the great work.

i am highly impressed by the philanthanrapic nature of this orginazation which seeks the needs of the poorest of the poor for whom lose of vision can be the ultimate tragedy.

when you see a rainbow you a get feeling, knowing that their are millons who are able to see and feel the warth. thanks to this foundation for bringing light to those people

some causes help, but thier are a few causes that actually move you...Literally.. This cause has moved me and my family and we thank Sankara for this chance to help.

good foundation and good people to work with... More importantly its a wonderful cause towards the poorest of the poor who are unable to help themself.. I love it..

Sankara Eye Foundation is an excellent Non-Profit Organization devoted to the cause for the medical treatment for the poor and particularly of significance is the fact the organization is catering for the Vision of an Individual thereby the sick is able to regain vision and then be able to do normal activities of life.

I dont think there is a better a gift that you can give to anyone than a gift of vision. This foundation gave vision to more than 100,000 people last year for free. So happy that we have been introduced to this foundation.

I have had great experiences with SEF in the last two years since I have been involved. It is humbling to see the dedication of 1000's of volunteers in this organization. I have personally been involved in a few fund raisers in the past couple of years and have always felt a sense of satisfaction with the work this foundation is doing in India and in the US. It is humbling to see people of all ages and backgrounds come together and join hands to eradicate curable blindness from India. There is great energy amongst SEF volunteers and their sincerity and passion for the cause is obvious from the time, effort and skills they invest to support the organization.

what a great oraganisation.. we have seen this foundation growing from a hand full of volunteers to what it is today..... Contrats to all and wishing you well in the coming years!

I have been involved as a volunteer with Sankara for 3 years now. During this time I have come across great volunteers who have selflessly dedicated themselves to the organization. I am proud to be part of such organization.

I worked with Gopal and others to organize a fund raiser for a Yesudas concert in chicago. It was the first time SEF-Midwest organized a concert. While the team in the midwest worked hard to build and organization and manage the logistics of the concert, I was impressed with the organization, help and support SEF California provided to us during this time. Their guidance and attitude was very professional,repeatable and invaluable.

I visited a rural outreach camp and have seen their work- I helped with the doctors and patients there. It was a fun and great experience. I also participate in all their Dandias and Walkathons

My family has been involved with this organization for a long time- and I have helped with events. I have also visited the hospital in India and have seen firsthand- what difference these people can make.

I have personally participated in volunteering in many ways- including bulk mail, helping with events, stamps and other tasks. I have also been part of their walkathon. This is a fantastic organization

Been volunteering for SEF for five years. Helped with various fund raising activities including banquets, walkathons, mailing campaigns and other events.

I have been a donor for the past 10 years- been wathing them grow. Could not participate as much as I would like, but always wished them well- great bunch of folks.

I was a volunteer and helped with events. This is a great non profit with a great set of dedicated volunteers and great value. It sticks to strict ethical values while providing a helping hand to the deserving poor

it feels like i've always been a part of the Sankara organisation.in coimbatore, where they are head quartered, sankara is pretty much a household name. their yeoman service is quite commendable. for the past 6 years, i've been involved with this movement thru my boutique "surya". now we support the peadiatric oncology activities of the hospital. am proud to call myself a sankara volunteer.

I have been volunteering for 4 yrs now, great fun and a wonderful learning experience. A great organization and the best volunteers!

I have been volunteering for Sankara for the last 6 years. It was an amazing expierence when you think of the results. This is a great cause, I think vision is the most important thing one can donate. Period. I visited Vijayawad-Guntur hospital and impressed by the work SEF doing after talking to patients. SEF also went to my village which is 90KM away from guntur and did eye camps. That was very important to me by giving somthing back to the community.

Being able to help people with their sight which they can use to realize their full potential and in turn support others is gratifying.

Learnt the art of volunteering from other experienced volunteers.Understood the value of life and the satisfaction when my time helped somebody to see the world as before.

I have been a volunteer with SEF for almost 10 years now. I also visited the hospital in Coimbatore, and its immaculate condition and caring staff were very impressive. It has been a very gratifying experience working for this cause.

SEF has a great set of dedicated volunteers who are a lot of fun to work with. Working for a great cause with amazing people makes volunteering a lot of fun.

I have never been apart of such a dedicated and righteous organization! Every penny of donations is accounted for and the help they provide for the blind and visually disabled in India is phenomenal. SEF is a family and holds true family values such as unity and trust in each other.

Sankara Eye foundation has been a leading non-profit NGO in India which has provided vision to thousands and thousands of poor and needy, who would've been deprived of medical facilities purely because of lack of money. I take honor and pride in promoting this organization.

I have donated multiple times for cataract surgeries and I am happy with sankara's work and dedication. I intend to do so in the future as well.

This a great foundation, great cause and has done great things in India and amazing shows in the united states

I am a donor and a volunteer for Shankara for the past one year and I am really happy and proud to be part of the Shankara family. This is no ordinary charity organization. It is well structured, has a steady flow of funds and they have a clear vision on what they want to achieve. Hats off to the guys running the show. Their dedication and sacrifices are as good as any one else and I wish them all the success they deserve.

I used help in during events to cordinate and helping others. Also, i spend time in th booth with other volunteers to bring awareness among people. This gives me great satifaction of volunteering as you see the unfortunate people are getting to see the world. It is worth while spending time. I have been volunteering many organisation, but this is the best satisfaction you get in your mind.

This is one of the best organisation help many many unfortunate people to see the world. It is unexplainable. From India to many other countries have receeived this splendid service. I strongly recommend that this organisation should awarded as the best in the world. Diana Manix

I am a donor for Sankara eye foundation and it is the best run charitable organization helping the poor and needy by providing world class eye care thereby openning new vistas in their life. I whole heartedly recomment this wonderful organization and supporting this great organization will truly bring in a new synergy for similar organizations as well.

Honestly, I am not directly involved with Sankara Eye Foundation of USA. But many of my friends are very involved with the organization, and they are truly dedicated to this org. I have heard many good things about the organization's commitment.

I volunteer for the cause and help making the dream a realitiy. Sankara Eye Foundation is indeed the motivation for all at Sankara Eye Care Institutions, India to acheive beyond imagination.

I have been a SEF Volunteer for quite some time now. I have been associated with other charity organizations but unlike others, nowhere I have seen such a dedication and devotion to the goal like at SEF. The organization is also run very well. Above all, it is for a wonderful and worthy cause.

I have been a sponsor for few years & recently became a volunteer too. Having worked with numerous non-profit organizations & from what I have seen in other places, I can say that SEF one of best non-profit organization I know. The people are passionate, dedicated & really doing this for a great cause.

This is one remarkable organisation, I know that this organisation is helping a lot of people to see the world. One of the Sanakara Eye Foundation hospital is at my in-laws place in Srivilliputtur, Tamil Nadu. It initially used to be a nonfunctional Govt eye Hospital and shankara eye foundation bought it, renewed it and staked with new equipments to help the people ... they have transformed the whole place ... there are now less blind people in the area, and a lot walk-in for eye check up. I have seen the remarkable transition, you should too.

I have been volunteering for this NGO for 4 years now. This year, during my visit to India, I decided to drop by unannounced at the nearest SEF hospital in ANAND, Gujarat. I was impressed and very happy to find it as per my expectations. All the services to poor and needy were provided as claimed. I saw it personally. I even saw testimonials from people who got treatment there. One very interesting testimonial was about a person (looking for paid treatment options), who was recommended to get the eye-treatment done at this hospital by his maid, who got free treatment at the hospital. Both, he and his maid were really satisfied with the quality of the care.

Sankara has been the best option whenever you feel like doing something for your country. I love the way they manage hospitals all over India and their quality of service is also amazing. I am so happy that they have been doing this successfully for along time and coming up with new hospitals.

Energetic, dedicated and motivated set of volunteers willing to do anything for improving vision among the not so wealthy in India

Sankara Eye Foundation has a noble vision of providing vision to the under privileged and needlessly blind population. The foundation is almost entirely run by enthusiastic volunteers who find time to raise funds through innovative programs.

SEF is an organization that I have had the privilege to be associated with from its inception. The noble cause of preventing curable blindness has helped many of the under privileged population of India see a bright future for themselves, thus driving the country to a promising tomorrow. As a volunteer and donor, I see that the bold and futuristic steps of this foundation will leave no stone unturned to meet its goal of vision 2020 by the year 2020. My experience at the Sankara Hospital at Coimbatore when I took my aunt for her surgery was proof of the wonderful treatment extended to all its patients. SEF values its volunteers greatly. SEF’s events speak of the commitment, passion and dedication of each and every volunteer. Every donation made is given meticulous follow up which inspires the donor to take up this organization as a charity of their choice. It is highly satisfying to work for this cause, be associated with Sankara Eye Foundation and vote for them as a Charity that deserves my commendation as a an organization working towards service of humanity.

A well oiled machine. I am extremely happy to have been a part of the Sankara family for the last 6 years. Every volunteer is given an equal opportunity to create a difference. You are encouraged to take on leadership roles. Kudos to the board members and Mr. Murali to keep up the spirit and culture of the organization intact even though the organization has grown rapidly over the last few years.

Was great!!! They are a great foundation doing a great service to the community. I will continue to work with them.

There are several organizations that provide a helping hand to so many unfortunate ones amongst us. But Sankara Eye Foundation beats them all by enabling someone to realize their Vision by giving them the vision. This unique service is offered to hundreds of thousands, covering all remote regions from North, East, West and South that cuts across ethnicity, language and religions. This is truly based on the philosophy that "Service to a fellow human (helpless at that) is Service to God".

There are n number of non-profit organizations around the world fighting for a cause without proper direction and goal. But,SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION knows what to do and how to achieve it by proper planning and towards the desired GOAL

I have visited the Sankara Eye Foundation's hospital in Coimbatore several times. I have always been amazed by the quiet efficiency of the staff as they take care of hundreds of people who are brought in from remote villages and housed in the hospital. If only we could duplicate the same efficiency at other hospitals in India!

I first came across SEF when I attended a music concert that they had co-sponsored for raising funds. At that point in time, I was more keen on the concert and knew precious little about the sponsors. However the brief 10 minute presentation that was organized during the intermission touched a chord in me. The first thing that struck me was the classy and dignified way in which they spelt out the mission of the foundation and requested financial and other assistance - a far cry from some of the other fund raisers where members of the audience where virtually shamed into commiting donations. I have maintained an interest in SEF ever since and have tried to help out in whatever way possible. I have even got my family interested in the SEF and my son has been driving down from UCLA every weekend over the past month or so to assist as a volunteer in some of their events - and he did this based on what he saw and experienced at the SEF office. He was struck by the camaraderie and the joyful spirit that pervaded the whole organization - people who really enjoyed what they were doing while contributing to a noble cause

The thought that there are friends who are sitting 10000 miles away but wiling to help to eardicate curable blindness in India send me goos pimples. The synergy between Sankara Eye Care Institutions, India and Sankara Eye Foundation, USA can tell the world that anything is possible provided there is willingness in the minds of the people. Being a volunteer myself, I enjoy every moment of my time with Sankara.

My father has been closely associated with sankara Eye Hospital, coimbatore for many years.I have seen the hospital start in a small way as a clinic within the premises of a temple many years back and grow into full fledged hitech eye hospital in coimbatore. The hospital in Coimbatore has been doing great service for many years.The services of Sankara Eye Hospital would have remained restricted to Coimbatore and the neighbouring areas had SEF, USA not happened.SEF took this service to a different level altogether. They came up with this mission of "Vision 20/20 by 2020. It is easy for anybody to dream. But making the dream come true is not easy. Dreaming for ones personal success is one, but dreaming to see curable blindness eradicated in India is something else. The way in which the SEF volunteers are working, nothing is impossible for them. My father, who was suffering from Cancer, passed away a few months ago. I quote what he said just a couple of weeks before his death, " When I was first detected of Cancer 4 years ago, I thought I may not be able to see more Sankara Hospitals in my life time.Now that I have already seen 4-5 hospitals, I know that SEF will make 'vision 20/20 by 2020 happen. I am contended and ready to go." Hats off to the SEF team.With the kind of dedication and sincerity they have, they can achieve anything.

I have been with SEF since 2005 and what a privilege it has been to be part of this fantastic organization. SEF has become my second family that is overflowing with love and respect for everyone. The most rewarding experience is knowing we are able to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

I first came to know about Sankara Eye Foundation as a student. I have been truly amazed at the zeal and the passion of this organisation in trying to make VISION 2020 a reality. I have had various opportunities of working closely with members of the Sankara family and their dedication is remarkable. No project is begun without complete research and understanding its feasibility and its impact on the population. Thus its not only about "giving" or "providing" but also about long term impacts and how health care can be brought to the doorsteps of the people who need it the most.

I was present at the inauguration of the Bangalore hospital of SEF. It was a revelation of sorts - the kind of facility that is available within the reach of poor patients. Hats-off to the volunteers who seem to be drunk with dedication to the noble cause. I realize that it is easier to donate money while it is very difficult dedicate personal time and effort to serve humanity. I wish SEF more success and salute from the heart the self-less volunteers of SEF.

When Murali started volunteering for SEF in USA on his uncle's request he did not know that he is destined to bring light to millions of curable blind in India. His unswerving dedication to the cause of 20/20 vision by 2020 has now seen hospitals in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka to be followed by Hospitals in Gujarat, Panjab & UP. The devotion, committment & enthusiasm shown by the Management team & every volunteer of SEF USA is amazing and unbelievable. God will serve those who choose to serve their fellow beings. Keep it up Murali. Keep it up SEF.

For the Cause of Humanity service, SEF is one of the best to work with. The organization allows each volunteer to select the work the volunteer can perform and each member provides necessary function to complete the task. This year Murali Ji, of SEF ask to see if we as volunteer would be interested in taking a part in 15th of August India Day parade with our own float. Once I communicated to Muraliji that with my back ground and business we can produce decoration for the float displaying the Theme for which SEF stands for. Volunteers capable of art and Graphics help create the Graphics. Last minute volunteers came to install and decorate the float. Worked all night to be ready for the Parade.This kind of dedication is unique to SEF.

I have had the opportunity to visit the Sankara hospitals in both Coimbatore and Bangalore, and was extremely impressed with the work they were doing. I was present (in Coimbatore) during a free cataract surgery session for the poor, and I have also witnesses Sankara members' dedication and great work culture in San Jose. I truly believe they deserve this award. They have new ventures planned in Punjab and UP, and I wish them all the best!

SEF is vision for 20-20 by 2020 is one of the greatest visions , I have seen in my entire life. It is sad to see people becoming blind when the illness is curable by as little as $10 a person. I have seen the Hospitals they run in Various places in India ; Great hospitals with latest Hitech equipement and high class dedicated doctors and para medical staff. One visit to the "free Ward" in any of their hospitals is so moving and touches your heart. Seening the smile in a 5 year boy who cluld not see well or even a 70 year old person who has been left blind with Cataract "seeing" again are great experiences. I was also told that , SEF had a large "Band of Brothers" in volunteers who work for the cause free of charge. Overall, one of the greatest non-profits, I have seen. Wish them all the luck to achieve 20-20 by 2020!!.

I have found Sankara Eye Foundation to be an amazing organization dedicated to a great cause, executed so well in India and run by a group of dedicated and talented volunteers with a big vision and the ability to work towards that.

I was a volunteer with SEF in 2002, when it was just starting out. I remember meeting with Murali Garu and was impressed with his dedication and enthusiasm. I have also been a donor since then contributing every quarter towards the Guntur Medical Hospital. My husband also had matching donor contribution through his employer. Ever since I told my family here, my aunt has donated money to contruct a hospital wing at Guntur. My only wish is that this foundation meets and exceeds their goals. I am firmly and happily in their cornor and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

I had a wonderful time volunteering with this organization and lots of fun as well. The members and the community are people that are likeminded and generous! A great cause that attracts great people :o)

There is no personal ego in the team of volunteers, wheather it may be chairmain, board member or the newbie. Any and all Ideas of improvement are considered, and best one usually goes into action wheather it was proposed by senior member or a rookie.

I am a volunteer with Sanakara Eye Foundation since 2002. After seeing their ad on TV I started as a donor and was very impressed by the unexpected letter I got from them with details of the person who benefited from the donation. Was very gratifing to see how our dollars actually made a difference in someone's life. So decided to visit their office and learn more about the organization. Once I went to the office and met other volunteers I was hooked to Sankara. It is hard to find sich dedicated and unselfish volunteers working so deligently day and night, day after day for a cause. The volunteers of Sankara are the first to work and the last to seek praise. They see only the cause and nothing else. I see the same level of dedication and approachability from the board chairman to the newest volunteers. It is very gratifying to be a part of such an organization.

I have been a donor and a volunteer for Sankara Eye Foundation for past 4 years. It feels great to make a difference in the lives of people and see results of our time & money effectively being used for free surgeries and building new hospitals. I am honored to be part of this organization.

It was awesome experience working with SEF and they are doing tremendous job in eradicating curable blindness in INDIA. Hats off to them.

i used to volunteer on a weekly basis till i got quite busy with kids. it was a great experience. the people were fun to work with. it helps to know that every $30 you raise opens an eye.

This is a great worthy organization. We are so proud to be involved with such an organization. We enjoy every momemnt we are doing something for Sankara foundation. To give someone gift of eye sight is really great. Someone who can see the beautiful world for the first time that experience can not be decsribed in words. Great work!

We feel very happy when we see the names of the people who have been operated upon with the money sent by us.

As President of AKKA I had the previlige to work with Mr. Muralidhar and his staff. The dedication and hard work they are putting in is unbelievable and I wish them all the best.

The people who work along during SEF events are whole heartedly contributing to the cause. I feel content working for this group. I even take my children along. It is difficult to request donations from unknown people, but then realized "asking" is egoless and is difficult to achieve than "giving".

I have enjoyed participating in such a good cause. Via fund raising events, SEf has helped raise thousands of dollars to build eye hospitals and do free eye surgeries.

I am one of the Volunteer of Sankara Eye Foundation, I love to be a part of Sankara as they are helping blind people and building eye Hospital. I am pround to be a part of Sankara Eye Foundation

I have known SEF and the founders for the past 5 years. I have never seen such a sincerity of the founders and volunteers in any other organizations. They love what they do and hence I feel very satisfied that every penny I donate is used toward the cause.

I have been associated with SEF and its founders since its inception. I have seen it grow by leaps & bounds in the contributions and volunteers strength during this short period. The various innovative events and activities devised by the team of board members and volunteers have attracted a large part of the Bay Area populace to its cause and made it a house hold name in the area. I am very proud to be a part of this movement and wish the organization the very best in achieving its goals to provide the light of sight to the numerous needy in India and around the world!.

Unlike many other non profit organizations I have volunteered at, Sankara Eye Foundation is very grateful for its volunteers and treats everyone with respect. During many events such as the Festival of India, Sankara Eye Foundation not only set up their own booth, they volunteered to help out other organizations and events.

It has been wonderful knowing the Sankara family. SEF is for a good & noble cause, it has helped raise thousands of dollars to build eye hospitals and do free eye surgeries.

I am relatively new volunteer to Sankara, although a participant of many of their event in the past 4 years. They are a devout group of volunteers, who come together at the most needed of times to pull through their events to raise awareness and sponsorship for the eye hospitals in different locations in India. They welcome those who want to volunteer with them warmly, and help you quickly get acquainted with the cause, upcoming activities, and welcome your help wherever and however you can help. Their events are centered about raising awareness through cultural and health aware events, which enable those who attend to reap benefits of being involved in an event for their own well-being as well as those of others. I hope to get the chance to further involve myself with the group and their events and am looking forward to seeing that they achieve their goals of opening hospitals and sustaining services in these hospitals.

Wonderful cause, Events organised profesnally, Helps Needy people, i would attened again,all the valenters put in lots of effort and dadication

This a wonderful organization. Our main goal is to eradicate curable blindness. There are two types of blind people. One category is blind and no medical help can let them see. The other, which is quite curable and millions of blind people belong to this category. SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION IS WORKING HARD DAY AND NIGHT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE PEOPLE. We work as a team to achieve our goal "20/20 VISION FOR THE BLIND WHO SUFFER WITH CURABLINDNESS BY 2020" I am proud to be part of such esteemed organization

I have known this organization for about 5 years now. I'm moved by what this organization does for curable blindness. A 70,000 free surgeries per year speaks for this organization's contribution to mankind.

Great organization, dedicated volunteers, noble cause, happy to associate with them. Will continue to volunteer and donate for foreseeable future

Sankara Eye Foundation is doing a wonderful job. Each and every volunter is so didicated, and full of energy and vision. I had attended one of their cultural function three years ago and had seen how everyone worked for its success. I am so proud to be part of them, though I am not lucky to participate full time in their activities. I had visited their hospital in Coimbatore and I have seen their exceptional care given by the doctors, donars and all for free. I was touched by what those poor patients told about the good work done by this charity. All our thanks and all God's Blessings to each and everyone in this charity work and I pray for all the success in the world.

My two sons Murali and Sridharan and their Pakistani friend Ahmad, started the Sankara Eye Foundation in 1998. In Tamil there is a saying "Thoonilum iruppar, thurimbilum iruppar", meaning "God is everywhere", similarly SEF is everywhere now. SEF is like a big family and the volunteers are working for their won family. As a senior citizen in the bay area I am quite bored, I eagerly look forward to SEF meetings. I meet volunteers from all over India and we eat various kinds of foods - Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh etc., and am now looking forward to good Punjabi dishes. I feel happy just looking at the volunteers with their smiling faces.

SEF has seen tremendous growth in the last few years that i have been a volunteer. Inspite of that, they are extremely humble and committed to the goal of Vision 2020 by the Year 2020. Kudos to the SEF/SES teams for all their hard-work and dedication. This award will be yet another feather in SEF's cap.

Its nice to work in SEF Organization.I joined in this Organization about 6 years back and been actively helping the community. I really passionate to work and looking forward to meet the Goal of 2020 by the year 2020. Thanks -subhadra

I have been volunteering for SEF for the last 3-4 years. The comaraderie of the group and the unbridled enthusiasm that oozes forth from the leadership and the full-time volunteers just amazed me! The vision 20/20 by 2020 cause is very close to my heart so I will do whatever my busy life permits me to do when it comes to raising money (and even awareness)for this group. Go SEF!

I volunteered in their bulk mailing and other activities- the other volunteers were fantastic and their dedication was outstanding. The cause touches the heart and the difference the organization is able to make is amazing.

It gives me great satisfaction and pride to see Sankara making progress to achieve its goal to eradicate curable blindness in India by 2020. The volunteers are really dedicated to the cause and the service provided in the hospitals is great.

It has been an wonderful experience working for Sankar Eye Fondations's nobel cause in eradicating curable blindness. I enjoyed the company of A+ team of volunteers and feel very fotunate to be part of this great mission!

I have known the founders of SEF for the last 20+ years. They have developed this organization with passion, hard work, integrity and a commitment to eradicate curable blindness.

One of the most well organized nonprofit organizations. Their staff are the most courteous I have met for any nonprofit organization. The work SEF are doing is amazing. I wish if other nonprofit organizations worked like SEF. It does comfort me to know that the donations I make are being used wisely and for such a great cause.

I went with my daughter to the Coimbatore center and they gave us a tour of the clinic and we had our eyes also checked there. We saw the people who had their cataract operation done there and spoke to their family about their experience. They were really happy about it. I had been to the SEF walkathon in California and it is amazing to see the number of people taking part for a good cause.

This is a wonderful organization in the world. It is dedicated to the society. I am having a very good experience in this organization. CEO of the organization deserves Noble prize. He works very hard. His entire family works for the organization. All the volunteers are very very dedicated. I urge all of you to join this organization and help our effort in eradication of the Blindness.

I have been volunteering for the organization for past 5 years! I am honored to be a part of this organization. Volunteers are great and board gives a free hand to volunteers. It is a very transparent organization.

Sankara eye foundation is a wonderful non profit organisation completely run by volunteers and they do excellent job at hosting multiple cultural event for the good cause. They bring home closer and give us an opportunity to help the needy.

This organization is a true miracle! And the world is only becoming better because of this dazzling beacon of hope! I've been working with/for SEF for about 2 years and have witnessed how diligently the founders/organizers/volunteers work to bring out nothing but the best.

It has been an extraordinary experience working for Sankar Eye Fondations's nobel cause in eradicating curable blindness. I am truly fotunate to be part of this great mission!

Sankara is indeed an awesome story of providing the needy with our help however little and in any which way possible. I am a great fan and supporter of Sankara as is my family. We like to volunteer and are happy to be a part of this great foundation.

I have been involved with Sankara Eye foundation for many years now and have high regard for the organization's noble cause, the dedicated volunteers and their indomitable spirit of service.

I donate to SEF regularly for eye surgeries, food for patients and to build new hospitals. I also volunteer for their events. What makes me come back again and again to volunteer and donate is their sincere dedication to the great cause (gift of vision) time and again. I wish them the best to grow and achieve success exponentially every year.

good experience donating an dworking for SEF. Dedicated team around the globe..three cheers to the organization which supports a very nobel cause

This was my first time volunteering for the Shankara Eye Foundation USA and I found it to be a fruitful experience. The aim is noble and at the same time practical. The gift of vision makes a person more independent than any amount of other kind of help, be it cash or kind. People should come forward and help SEF in their own little way to make the dream of eradicating curable blindness in India, a reality.

How much better can it get? Just for 30 USD someone gets an eye surgery that gets their vision restored. What this shows is how low must be the administrative overhead to run this organisation - such is the power of the cause that volunteers are just drwan to the impact that they can make. Well, I was intrigued and started with sporadic donations and have become a regular now. Now I cant just cant think of another way to literally light up lives by brining eye care to the poorest and most neglected segments of society. I am awed and inspired and humbled at the same time.

I joined Sankara Eye Foundation as a volunteer in 2005. Initially I was thinking that this would be a good way to give back to the community. Gradually I got involved more and more and haven’t stopped since 2005. It is a lot of hard work by the volunteers – be it hospital projects, events, awareness campaigns! Each and every thing done meticulously so that every penny of the generous donations and support received from the donors is spent well above their expectations. We - the volunteers, donors, supporters - do it and how! Few of the key highlights of this organization are: its Transparency, Follow-up process – be it with patients or donors, Team building and Team spirit, Volunteers, and most importantly, a very noble cause. All these years, I was thinking that even if this work helps bring difference in life of 1 person, it would be all worth it. And when I visited the Anand, Gujarat SEF hospital in January 2009, I was in awe at looking at the hospital and the numerous patients it was helping and that moment made me feel that all the 4 years and endless long nights of working have come to fruition. It was that one aha moment that I would never forget in my life. Volunteering for SEF has been a life changing experience for me.

SEF is one of the best non-profit organizations I have ever been a part of. The volunteers work with their hearts and minds to eradicate curable blindness in India. I have never been a part of such a dedicated group of people. The energy is contagious and everyone is truly nice and you feel like you are a part of a big family. They make you want to do more and feel a part of the spirit they have created. I only wish I could dedicate more time to be with these fabulous people. Everyone chips in to get the task done regardless of what role they play. Working on the dandiya raas for the past few years and a few other events, I feel truly blessed to be a part of SEF and how good it makes me feel for the cause we are fighting for. A cause that has personal meaning to me.

This is a great organization that helps in eradicating curable blindness in India. All the members are really dedicated and are really striving hard in every program to raise as much funds as possible to keep their India projects moving. I hope and wish them all success to achieve their goal of vision 20/20 by 2020.

Great Organization!! They are an inspiration for every Indian. One can help a fellow Indian by this Organization. Good Luck to this Organization.

I have been volunteering for Sankara Eye Foundation for the past 5 years. Being a part of this organization has given me the opportunity to help those in need and bring light to someone's life. It is great to see the results of our volunteering transformed to the state of art eye hospitals and free eye operations. It is truly an honor to be part of this great cause.

SEF is a non-profit organization truly dedicated to eradicating blindess in India. The organization is selfless and every volunteer, including the board members, put in a lot of time and their own money to raising awareness and donations that directly benefit the handicapped people in India. The organization is run with very low overhead and is run round the clock with one goal - eradicate curable blindness by the Year 2020. I would recommend this organization in terms of volunteering and donating. I am both a volunteer and a donor for the past 6 years.

This is an awesome for cause service. I got to meet Murali through a common friend and I was amazed by the kind of work that they do from the US. I did signup with them, attended a few fundraisers, contributed as a donor etc.

Sankara Eye Foundation is a charity with a cause and for a good cause. I am one of the founding memeber of SEF and I feel good to see that my $$$ are being used for something good.

My experiecne with Sanakara is a wonderful one. Sankara has done a fabulous job of providing vision to those who cannot afford to see. it is nice that an organization is able to do so much to people and children by building hospitals and providing free or very affordable options for seeing. is there a more honorbale thing than giving the ability to see the world? I don't think so.

I have been a donor for a number of years and a volunteer for a year. This is a great organization and serves a very noble cause. Blindness leads to loss of livelihood and finanincial independence for numerous poor families in India. This organization addresses the problem in a unique way by offering eye surgeries for US$30.

Great unusual NGO which has done tremendously well to eradicate curable blindness in India. There aim for having state of the art hospitals throughout India by year 2020 is exemplary.

I am impressed by the cause supported by SEF and donated at the first opportunity. I started volunteering for SEF in 2006 and I am impressed with the organization. It is an organization with highly skilled and extremely dedicated volunteers. It is like a family and not like an organization. My wife and our children (10 years old and 6 years old) also volunteer and raise funds for SEF.

An amazing organization supporting a very good cause. They are truly giving world class treatment in their Indian hospitals. Almost the entire money goes to the cause unlike many other charities.

I am volunteering for Sankara Eye Foundation for the past 10 years. Everytime I felt it and do feel it is worth my time, my family time, and efforts - as able to see the continuous success of Sankara Eye Foundation, in building and maintaining the momentum to work or donate towards the great cause of providing vision to hundred of thousands of people - and Sankara Eye Foundation tirelessly continue to march towards ambitious and magnanimous goal of eradicating curable blindness. This is great organization, and proud to be part of great moment in the Indian Non Profit History - both within India and inUS.

I have been a member of Sankara Eye Foundation family of volunteers for last 7 years. these last 7 years have given me more than i supposedly should have given to this charity organization. This a non profit organization with a noble cause to eradicate curable blindness in India but the beauty of this cause is that, it opens our inner eyes and has made me humble. Organization has grown year after year with number of free eye surgeries going from 10K in 1998 to planned 100K in 2009. The life lessons leraned and relationships build here will last with for the rest of my life.

I am blessed to have been introduced to Sankara Eye Foundation about 10 years ago. We started with one hospital and about 8,000 FREE eye operations per year. Over these years, from small and simple goals to assisting one hospital we have set our mission to build a state of art Eye Institution in every State in India. With a goal to conducting one million free operations per year. Our mission is 20/20 by the year 2020, driven by our desire to eradicate curable blindness from India, towards this goal we are and will continue to help other organizations with similar intentions. Journey so far has been filled with fun and gratification, we are looking forward to many more years of this journey and reaching our goals. Please come join us in this noble work, along with hard work we promise you lots of fun and building friendship that will last a lifetime.

I had been receiving the newsletters of Sankara Eye Foundation for a couple of years and had been aware of the noble nature of their cause of eradicating avoidable blindness. However, it took close interactions with some of their dedicated (devoted, rather) volunteers and office-bearers for me to get involved myself along with my family. With two young kids, my wife and I have very little spare time. However, this is one cause for which we are willing to go the extra mile. If you are looking for a worthy cause to get involved in, please consider donating to SEF and better yet, get involved as a volunteer.

I recently stated volunteering with Sankara Eye Foundation. I attended a Dandia event that was very well organzied and at a large scale that brought families together to celebrate and dance the night away. As we setup booths, it is refreshing to hear from people who stop by the booths and tell us that they have been donors for a while and truly appreciate the work Sankara is doing. I am proud to spend my time working with Sankara to fulfill their vision of Vision 20/20. The volunteers work hard and tirelessly to support Sankara and you can see the enthusiasm and their passion for SEF. Go SEF team!

I have been volunteering and donating to the cause of Sankara Eye Foundation for almost a decade. And after every small contribution we feel great for having supported the cause as we know that the our money/efforts will get spent exactly the way they were intended for. As a volunteer every ounce of my work is appreciated, encouraged. And I know my work goes towards a noble cause.

I've been an active volunteer of SEF for over an year now. I have been very impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the volunteers. The fund raising events are organized and conducted with great quality. The true strength of SEF is its volunteers and their commitment to the cause.

I work with Sankara Eye Care Institutions, India as their Research and Communication Executive. My association with SEF is six months old and the more i know about them the amazed I am by their dedication and clearity about the cause of eradiation of curable and avoidable blindness. Interacting with them on daily basis has provided me new insights. Their different and innovative initiatives speak volumes about their efforts. the enthusiasm of their team and work ethics are commendable.

I have been with Sankara since 2005. Since then this organization has raised funds to build and operate 3 new Sankara Eye Hospitals in India. They have also raised funds to provide free eye surgeries to the poor in 5 other Sankara Eye Hospitals.

I have been volunteering for Sankara Eye Foundation for the past 4 years and each day I learn something new. The trust I get in this organization is amazing. The leadership qualities they teach us with hands on experience is unmatchable. From the very first day, they trusted my work and for any project we do, the SEF team is behind us. This is the organization where our board members sit down with volunteers and mail newsletters and fill up Prasad bags. There is no hierachy here. I joined SEF when they just took over the Gujarat Hospital Project. It took us three years to have the hospital up and running. But every promise SEF made was fulfilled. The donors who visited our hospital were so impressed, they became repeat donors. This was all achieved without making any fuss. Where else will I find an charity who fulfills every promise they make and keeps the highest level of professionalism? I invite all of you to join this movement and help us achieve VISION 2020 BY 2020.

SEF is a great organization as it is very effective in using the donations to a very valuable cause: enabling the eyesight for poor people and help them sustain their own lives.

SEF is a highly focused, transparent and effective organization run by a very committed team of leaders and volunteers. I have seen them over the years raise money for eye hospitals in India and also seen the actual hospitals that have been built successfully and operate effeciently. This is truly a wonderful organization that is helping open the eyes of the blind in India.

Sankara Eye Foundation is a great organization which provides invaluable services to the less privileged. I am a youth volunteer and hope to contribute to this great cause for many years to come. I work at all the events and enjoy it greatly. Vision 20/20 by the year 2020. Lets go SEF!

I have been involved with Sankara Eye Foundation for the past four years. The mission of the organisation is Vision 2020 by the year 2020. The spirit and momnetum of the volunteers is awesome. Afer every event or meeting I always rejuvenated and moved by the energy of the volunteers and feel energised that the organistion's goal will be achieved. I have learnt a lot from the organistion and feel proud to be a part of it

I have seen the operations of Sankara Eye foundation as a volunteer and as a visitor to one of their eye hospitals. This is a truly dedicated organization that serves a great cause. The hospital I visited is in a very rural area and provides eye surgeries to really poor people, especially the older ones. I can honestly say that 1000's of older poor people have hope and eye sight today only because of Sankara Eye Foundation.

Congratulations to all the NGOs in India and around the world. There are things that the government can do and then there are simply things that independently run organizations with true broad vision and selfless leadership can achieve. Those two define sankara eye foundation. I was watching the shamu show at sea world today and the entire show was designed around one word - BELIEVE !!!' and that's what SEF is all about. We BELIEVE we can eradicate curable blindness. We BELIEVE that we will rally the support that we need for this we BELIEVE that we will getthe dedicated volunteers to achieve this goal. And you better BELIEVE that our beliefs will be true !!

A truly wonderful experience knowing how our volunteer work translates into huge impact of helping the many rural blind. It is the perfect combination of volunteer dedication, award winning eye care and the driving ambitious goal, that is contributing to the continued success of Sankara

I have volunteered for this great cause for a number of years. What I admire is their dedication, professionalism and results. Naushik Desai

Growing up in India and being familiar with how things work I usually don't trust anyone with money. But I can honestly say Sankara is one organization I found truely dedicated to their cause and very responsible. They plan fundraising events with help of volunteers and keep cost to minimum which helps passing maximum of donation amount to needy blind people in India. No wonder they are voted as one of the best.

I have been involved with Sankara Eye Foundation for the past 11-12 years. It's amazing to see how people of different parts of India come together and organize flawlwss fundraiser events as big as 3800 people. It's inspiring to see dedicated volunteers work tirelessly for making the events successful and raise money to eradicate curable blindness in India. I'm proud and honered to be a part of such organiztion. Volunteers love to do more and more we get a big 'family like' feeling

The volunteer give their time unconditionally and are motivated to bring "vision" and eradicate blindness for one of the most vulnerable population (the visually impaired)

I know about this organistion through my wife and impressed with the work they do. I also now volunteer for this noble cause of giving vison to the visually handicapped people of India. The energy and the momentum is really motivating. I know we will achieve the mission of 2020 by the year 2020

My family and I have been voluneering for Sankara Eye Foundation for 9 years now. Its an honour to be part of the Sankara family which is a group of dedicated volunteers working towards a common goal of Vision 20/20 for the less fortunate people of India by 2020

I am youth volunteer and I really think this oragnization is great. I admire the goal that they will eradicate curable blindness in India by the year 2020. The energy and dedication of the volunteers are contagious. In the coming year, I hope to volunteer at the hospital in India and help the cause.

I have been involved with Sankara Eye Foundation for 7 years. Dedicated and always motivated volunteers is an inspiration for me to participate and achieve Vision 20/20 by 2020.

I feel that there is nothing more important after life than the eye sight. And Sankara's vision of directly making hospitals in every state by 2020 will certainly help achieve eyesight to many millions. I had a chance to volunteer with SEF this year for fund raising Dandia event in Santa Clara. An amazing team of experienced people, dedicated volunteers and splendid turn out of patrons made the event very successful. When the cause is noble, the necessary drive and motivation to achieve it follows naturally. Best luck to SEF for 20/20 vision by 2020.

I recently started volunteering for Sankara and I am extremely gratified to see the persistence ,energy and dedication of the SEF family. It is an organization with a great vision and a mission to eradicate curable blindness in India by 2020. The immense personal satisfaction I am getting to work for such an incredible cause through SEF cannot be described in words. All I can say to them is "Thank You" .

I have been associated with this organization for more than 4 years. The work that organization is doing is really commendable in addition to transparency of its operations and finances. I am sure we will have one hospital in each state of India by 2020 - vision of SEF.

I started volunteering for SEF recently and am inspired by the dedication of the other volunteers. SEF volunteers leave no stone unturned in their efforts to raise funds. Moreover, the fruits of their efforts are visible - the hospitals funded by SEF are doing great service to the nation by giving needy people the gift of vision.

the best. I have been involved with for past 5+ years and enjoyed every single moment of this. My daughter ,9yr old looks forward to volunteer for some of the events. It is kids friendly NPO.

My husband volunteers for SEF and I have been helping out during events. I have met the group that is very active here and I have been more than impressed with their dedication and commitment. Their projects are very well planned out and their team is incredibly enthusiastic about getting work done. In short, they are a wonderful organization to work with.

I have been a volunteer at Sankara Eye Foundation for 6 years now The vision of the organization is Vision 20/20 by the year 2020 This is a humble effort to help the poor people in India who are needlessly blind. Free eye camps are conducted every week end from the Sankara Eye hospitals . The treatments provided is comparable to the best anywhere available in the world The socio economic impact because of restoring eye sight to an individual is vast . Above all - giving the gift of light and color to one who does not have it - is sure the best gift one can give Jai ho Sankara Eye Foundation

I first heard about Sankara Eye Foundation via a TV advertisement and since then have regularly contributed to the cause. Having a family member recently diagnosed with Glaucoma I feel the need to support them even more as they are all about eradicating curable blindness in India. I recently got in touch with them about how I could help in addition to the monetary donations and did attend one of the meeting they had for organizing a fund raising event. I was inspired by all the efforts put in by the volunteers.

SEF has great pool of people working seamlessly together towards a great cause. I started volunteering recently have excellent experience working with them and learning things as well as having fun at the same time. The event was SEF Dandia 2009 in bay area, CA which more than 10000 residents of the area attended over 4 total number of events. These event is one of the best Dandia event in US I have seen and it does double fold work of (1) getting people to know about the great Cause of SEF of providing eye surgery to people in the India who cant afford it otherwise and generating good donations (2) Doing this with style and with a splash of professionalism.... while not missing the fun part which is also essential and motivating to people who donate and volunteer. Volunteer I met at SEF were executives,managers, engineers, owners, employees of bay area tech companies and responsible residents of Bay area and ages of volunteers were all the way from 8-9 years old kids to 60-70 year old seniors. The best thing about SEF is the volunteers (other name given to them is Visonaries and yes they truly are) are very telanted and are always looking for ways to improve the way they contribute to SEF in a very detail oriented manner and also are on the edge of adopting new technology to promote the great cause. After conclusion of the above mentioned event I ended up remembering 30-35 new people's name and knowing them which was great. This was my first experience and I made many friends at the event. I would surely work with SEF in future.

I have been with Sankara Eye Foundation for a long time as a voulunteer and helped coordinating booths. Sankara Eye Foundation has been working tirelessly to eradicate curable blindness from India by providing free eye care to the millions of poor people. With the team of selfless, dedicated and committed volunters, it will reach the goal of vision 20/20 by year 2020 much earlier.

I am currently a volunteer with Sankara and have been very impressed with the dedication of the volunteers as well as the efficiency with which Sankara works towards its noble vision. Their overhead is very low as well as have a very clear mission, which makes them one of the best non-profits I have worked with.

I got involved with this organization recently. Liked their first program and I love to volunteer and been volunteering for other organizations in my area.

I am a volunteer with Sankara Eye foundation and have been involved for the past 3 years. i am proud to be part of such a noble cause and goal of vision 20/20 by 2020.

I am an SEF volunteer and donor for several years. The amazing dedication and the organizational skills of SEF volunteers is extraordinary. The cause is very inspiring in itself. What is better than giving a gift of vision? Giving that gift to millions of people. Work with SEF to give that gift to millions.

A wonderful organization with some of the most dedicated patrons and volunteers I can imagine. Their goal of achieving "Vision 20/20 by the year 2020" in India (eradicate curable blindness in India by the year 2020), though seemed steep a few years ago, now seems totally feasible. The integrity of the organization, coupled with the dedication to quality service makes it a highly rewarding experience to be part of. Looking forward, the organization needs to (and it is) focus on expanding to other geographies even further that can take them closer to their goal.

Great organisation made up of wonderful volunteers committed to their cause, always helpful, friendly and hardworking. We are happy to support it and wish this group all the best in reaching their mission of eradicating curable blindness from India.

Amazing organization with well rounded and inclusive volunteer base.It has been a truly remarkable journey for SEF. I wish them luck in the future endeavors.

Sankara Eye Foundation is probably the only India-focused non-profit that has a well defined mission, backed up by real projects and successful execution. Sankara's volunteers not only work hard but work with passion as well.

Excellent Experience! Though I voluntered long time ago in 2003, I only have great things to write about this org as my wife is an active volunteer!

I am a longtime volunteer and supporter of SEF USA. I started volunteering from the time the organization started in US in 1998. Its been a great experience to be a part of this wonderful organization of honest, motivated and hard working volunteers. I have seen this organization grow from supporting one hospital in India to 8 hospitals performing 100,000 surgeries. Nothing is impossible for this wonderful group with a clear mission of vision 20/20 by the year 2020. It has been a very humbling experience. This is also our extended family far away from home. For my son this is his family. Our parent org in India has also been voted as the NGO with the best rural outreach program. I am glad to have had the opportunity to be a part of this org and hope to see it achieve its goal.

Excellent dedicated team I find the team to be very good in communicating what they do and how they do it. Very inspirational

SEF is a wonderful organization which provides the gift of vision to many many people in need. I have volunteered for the SoCal chapter of SEF and my experience volunteering has been inspiring. The organization is very honest and is run by many dedicated volunteers. I hope SEF continues to grow and achieve its goal of 20/20 by 2020.

Sankara Eye Foundation is an amazing organization. I especially appreciate the transperancy and honesty of the organization. My entire family and all my friends have since contributed to Sankara and have seen their money go to good work. It is is PHENOMENAL organization and they really mean it when they say every person matters: patients, volunteers, everyone.

I relocated to North East from Michigan and was looking for an organization where I like to spend my time as a volunteer. I came across Sanakra by chance and I was very impressed by the noble cause of the organization. Sankara's mission of "Vision 20/20 by 2020" is what motivates me to do more for the organization. SEF has Four star on charity navigator and I love to boast about that to the sponsors.

I have been a long time volunteer of this organization. I have always been amazed at the energy of the volunteers, especially with a busy work and family schedule. The events are very meticulously planned with a lot of attention to make sure the attendees get the best service. Above all the focus that the organization has towards the cause is quite motivating.

The cause is great and big. Has an excellent management team and very dedicated and hard working volunteers. The quality of the treatment people get in SEF Hospitals in better than private hospitals (pre and post care treatment).

One of the best non-profit organization and clean organization and very happy and friendly people surroundings. SEF are doing best job in the country and also best support to all needy people. They are the best. It is quite great experience to volunteer with this organization. Thank you.

The cause is huge- and the dedication of the volunteers and care given to the donors is what makes this organization shine. Volunteers are motivated by the Yeomen work done by the dedicated staff in India and seeing the results of their work- giving vision to the needy. Donor satisfaction is one of the key drivers. I really enjoyed my journey and hope to continue with this journey in the future.

Sankara Eye center ia one of the first and probably very few private hospitals doing dedicated work for the poor. The USP of this hospital was and still istht they extend the same care and treatment to people of all classes-rich or poor Each and every poor patient is also treated with the same care a rich would get.Snkarta eye foundation, an organization started by a few NRI-s,who believed in this good cause and thought it would be a shame if good work like this could not reach many more people in different parts of the country. Sankara Eye foundation , USA started imploring the good people of USA to contribute to this cause..The response was incredible and the vision of the foundation to launch 20 hospitals by 2020 started taking shape and catch momentum. This foundation has proved to one and all that if you havre a noble cause, strong determination and a great volunteering team to back you up you can achieve what you set out to achieve. For any program to scale up to greater lengths a lot more organizational skills and involvement of the local community the hospital is in is imperative. The foundation should probably consider strengthening its volunteering base in India too and motivate the volunteers here to help out the hospital in implementing its programs, running the centers with more professionalism and corporate precission. That will bring in a lot of transparency and quality into the work too. They could also consider bringing in corporates to conduct workshops for the managment staff in leadership, administrational and HR related matters. Then the foundation will have a handle on all the departments and I feel this will help in the running of the hospitals. I have personally seen how the foundation conducts its meetings and events and saw a lot of comradeie among the founding mwmbers and the young volunteers. Probably this quality is what endears many to the foundation. Any activity done from the heart with all honesty has to become successful.The foundation has all these ingredients.

I have been associated with Sankara Eye Foundation for the last 6 years. I was just a donor to begin with and was then introduced to this organization by a friend. Its been a wonderful journey from then on. The mission (Vision 20/20 by the year 2020) of this organization is so powerful that it makes you want to work hard to achieve this goal. The board members are so motivating and are always open to ideas that can help the organization expand and grow rapidly. Various events and activities are organized to raise funds and are very efficiently managed. 4-star rating by Charity Navigator for a sound fiscal management is a proof of that. The dedication in service to the public and poor is noteworthy. Our partner in India, Sankara Eye Society prove this every day. Its no surprise that they received the FICCI Healthcare Excellence Award in the category of "Best Community Driven Healthcare Programme". It gives me immense pleasure to be part of this great organization which has given me more in life than what I have contributed. I'm sure I will continue to be with them for however long I can.

I have been part of this organization for a number of years now volunteering in a number of ways. It is great way to built skills and work with wonderful people from all walks of life. Working closely with the people of the organization has brought us closer personally and Sankara's Goal making it like an extended family experience. I love it.

I have only recently begun to volunteer with Sankara Eye Foundation; however, since my parents are frequent donors, I have long been familiar with Sankara Eye Foundation and its mission. I have always wondered how so many needy people can be helped through the efforts of just one group of people. And here's how: dedicated volunteers willing to put in a sincere effort for a cause they believe in, incredible organization and preparation, and the ability to reach out for the community's support. I am very impressed with the work of Sankara Eye Foundation, and am looking forward to becoming more involved as a volunteer.

I have been associated with Sankara Eye Care Institutions from 1986. I had the privilege to be a part of the Sankara youth wing through which we would visit villages to conduct eye camps every sunday.I have attended more than 150 eye camps personally. I am part of Sankara Eye Foundation USA from 2001 I am proud to be a part of the movement which brings light in the lives of the curable blind. I feel very passionate to put my time and effort for this organisation. I like the detailed orientedness of the organisation the way we plan our events,meetings etc Sankara is being run on the lines of a corporate company

I have been involved with SEF for more than 6 years now. I got to know about the excellent work SEF is doing in India in one of the fund raisers I had attended. SEF operational model and grand vision of Vision 20/20 by the year 2020 greatly attracted me. The fact that they want to give world class eye care to every Indian was just excellent. Their operating model of making hospitals self sufficient to cater to both free patients and paid patients was something very unique and something I believed in. I started volunteering with the event management team within SEF. The leadership team within SEF greatly encourages new volunteers and gave me a lot of opportunities to lead the organization. After participating in some events in varied roles I was given an opportunity to lead one event from start to finish. This was a once in a life time experience where you get to work with all the volunteers of SEF. The team is just great to work with and they rally around the leader and ensure the events are success. One of SEFs greatest assets and strengths are these tireless volunteers who just want to give back something to their motherland. SEF as an organization is absolutely great to be associated with. The leadership team ensures that they are in touch with volunteers and inform them of all the latest developments happening with different projects. The doctors from India make sure they are in touch with the volunteers here and we have face to face meeting with them whenever they visit the US. As volunteer we are given a constant feedback of how our work here is impacting the mission and helping SEF march toward the goal of Vision 20/20 by 2020. Our Chairman Mr. Murali Krishnamurthy is a great teacher and mentor. He is constantly looking at ways of making SEF successful and helps us, volunteers in whatever way possible. He encourages us to take initiatives and never lets an opportunity to give us credit for what we have done how ever small the work may be. He has taught each one of us to always think of the big picture and our final goal in whatever we do with SEF. He is very accessible and is always leading us from the front. The work ethics and work environment at SEF is par excellence. Any activity that is taken up by the volunteers is followed through with at most dedication and precision. Processes are followed to ensure absolute transparency. The volunteers have great fun in whatever they do also. One of the greatest assets I have gained from my association with SEF is the great friends I have made. All in all my association with SEF has been one of the most enriching experience my entire life and I plan to be associated in future to with this great cause in whatever little way I can.

I am proud and happy to be in this organization for more than 15yrs. I have been in this organization since my college days in India. I had volunteered in going to various eye camps conducted by Sankara eye hospital Coimbatore, India. My whole family including my daughter and son who are 8 and 4 are also involved in volunteering for this great organization. What I've enjoyed the most about my experience in this organization is the amount of Dedication,commitment and involvement by all the other volunteers when running the organization. Volunteers work together as one family towards a common cause.

The organization raises funds for a very noble cause - giving vision to the people who are poor & blind. The cause is what attracted me to the organization. The charity is rated 4 star on charity navigator - and as its volunteer one can see why. There is a high level of emphasis on ethics, integrity and accountability both when admitting new members or for sources of money. Financials of the organization are organized with utmost integrity and care. Volunteers work together as one family towards a common cause. While the organization is primarily based in San Jose there is a very active attempt to grow the organization beyond Bay area into Texas, East Coast, LA, Seattle and other areas.

Sankara Eye Foundation is like a huge family. We all work together for the cause of vision 20/20 by the year 2020. SEF regularly conducts various events in and around Bay area (California) and other parts of US too. These events help in raising funds for the organization and publicizing its cause. The events also helps the volunteers to develop team work, team management skills, contacts and exposure to lot of different new things. It gives lot of fun both to us and the public who attend these events. SEF is a well organized organisation where there is equality among all volunteers from the top level management to the fresh young volunteers.

Great organization working with dedication for achieving vision 20/20 by 2020. SEF aim of providing free eye surgeries to the poor has grown over the years and so is the number of hospitals built for free eye care to the poor.

Excellent organization dedicated to bringing light and sight to scores of people who cannot afford to even go to a hospital. The dedication of the volunteer is phenomenal. The outreach to remote places in India deserves special appreciation. Keep up the good work.

This a is a terrific organization with some committed and honorabale people to offer sevrice. Organizations like this one hold a great promise for USA and India as well as strengthening their relationship. I wish the organization all the best

Excellent, Dedication, Trust and a strong desire to help the unkwown by sharing our good fortune. Every person I have talked to so far who knows about Sankar has nothing but praise for the work done by this organization in giving peoples their life back by helping in correcting their vision so as not to depend upon others and becoming an independent member of society

I volunteered recently for this organization. Few things that I found very impressive were: 1. Dedicated volunteers 2. Honest organization with drive to help the needy 3. Creative ability and enthusiasm to come up with ways to help the needy. 4. Making it all fun to work with them was the best.

I've been a longtime supporter and volunteer at Sankara. This organization has made great stride in terms of service to the needy and expanding it's satisfied donor base in U.S. With a clear mission to eradicate curable blindness in India, Sankara has been building state of the art Eye Hospitals in India, organizing weekly out-reach camps in rural areas and giving the gift of vision to thousands of needlessly blind ppor folks. A must-support organization