How We're Run

At Orbis, everything we do is guided by our vision to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness. We have high standards for how we achieve this. We know that without you millions of people would be needlessly blind throughout the world.

We really value your contributions, but above all, we value your trust. Here's what we're doing to make sure we earn it.

Our Strategy

How We Protect Your Information

We collect information as a way to further our vision of transforming lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness. We'll always respect your right to privacy and adhere to laws around the use of data.

It's important to us that you understand how we use and protect the sensitive information you provide to us through our websites, technology, applications, content, products, and services.

The information you provide allows us to help you on a more personal level. We can better respond to your requests, understand your needs, and provide you with the information and resources you require. It also means we can compare your information with the information of others we connect with to identify important trends.

How we collect and protect

Privacy Policy

How We Keep Our People Safe

Here at Orbis we value our people and take the safety and wellbeing of our Orbis family (employees, volunteers, contractors) very seriously.

Our safeguarding policies and principles have been put in place to help protect people from harm and ensure all people are treated with respect. Our staff, contractors and volunteers follow a strict ethical code of practice and clear policies to ensure we provide the highest standards of care worldwide.

We've also established an Ethics and Compliance Hotline which provides employees with a confidential and anonymous route to report issues or concerns.

Our commitment to keeping people safe

Safeguarding approach

How We Use Your Gifts

Our amazing supporters, volunteers, and partners are at the heart of everything we do.

Your support is critical to our existence. We want to reassure you that we're working hard to ensure your generous contributions are being used as effectively as possible to deliver high-quality eye care and build a lasting legacy in the communities that need it most.

Through our headquarters in New York and our 15 fundraising and program offices around the world, we conducted 63 sight-saving projects in 11 countries in 2022.

In 2022 supporters generously gave

$140 million

to Orbis International

2022 Financials

How we invest your money

86%

directly towards our work to prevent avoidable blindness

7%

towards raising funds to support our mission

7%

to ensure our system and service delivery are worthy of your support

We work where the need for eye care is greatest and where we can do the most good.

We strive for excellence in everything we do - from our world leading volunteers to our state-of-the-art Flying Eye Hospital - and only the best training and practices will be passed on.

Take a look at our financial reports in more detail

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How We're Governed

At Orbis International, we're proud to be led by a team of highly-experienced visionaries. Under their strategic guidance, we can drive change and transform eye care in communities all over the world. These visionaries include our leadership team and board members.

Everyone listed within these pages share our long-term commitment to ending avoidable blindness throughout the world.

Annual Report

Your Impact In 2023

  • 2.7+ million

    eye screenings and examinations.

    A woman has her eyes screened in Lai Chau province, Vietnam
  • 42,000 eye surgeries

    and laser treatments.

    Nurse Xiao Ying Liu in the O.R on Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Regional Caribbean Project - Kingston, Jamaica
  • 647,000+ patient visits

    to eye care facilities.

How to Make the Most of Our Website

We're really happy you're here! However, on your first visit to our website, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not want to agree to these, you must not access or use the Website. We'll be sad to see you go.

By taking the time to familiarize yourself with our website Ts and Cs, we know we're both covered should any issues arise when using our site.

Website Terms and Conditions

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