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Changing the way the world sees

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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There are plenty of ways you can save sight and help fight blindness. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

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Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

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Around The World In 8 Smiles

With so many people having to put their travel plans on hold, we're offering you the chance to take a trip around the world in 8 smiles - and meet some of the children whose sight has been saved by Orbis supporters like you!

Meet Our Brave, Young Patients

Dai, 9, from Vietnam had cataracts in both eyes

DAI FROM VIETNAM

Dai was diagnosed with cataracts from birth, but after an operation at an Orbis-supported hospital, his vision was restored. Now, he loves to play outside with his friends!

VAISHNAVI FROM INDIA

Vaishnavi wore her favorite dress on the day she had her cataract operation, and smiled at everyone she met! Thanks to our new pediatric eye care project at the Akhand Jyoti Eye Institute in the state of Bihar, India, Vaishnavi’s sight was restored by our world leading Volunteer Faculty.

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ASEGEDECH FROM ETHIOPIA

Asegedech suffered from trachoma, a blinding and painful condition that caused her eyelashes to turn inwards. Thankfully, our team in Ethiopia was able to cure her condition with antibiotics.

Paediatric patient Saliou writes with chalk on the board of his schoolroom, wearing glasses

SALIOU FROM CAMEROON

Saliou’s cataracts were so bad, he used to suffer from painful headaches. But since his operation – on board the Flying Eye Hospital – his headaches have stopped and he can finally go to school!

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KINGSLEY FROM GHANA

Kingsley’s eye condition meant he was very sensitive to light, stopping him from playing outside with his friends. But that’s all changed since his operation – now he loves to play games outside!

Shunwen from China is treated for Glaucoma

SHUNWEN FROM CHINA

Shunwen giggled and smiled as she boarded the Flying Eye Hospital to have her glaucoma treated! Her operation was a success, and trainees got to watch and learn live as it happened.

Megha smiling for the camera after her teacher referred her for an eye screening

MEGHA FROM NEPAL

Megha’s amblyopia (lazy eye) meant she struggled to see the board in class.An operation stopped her sight from worsening, and now she can continue to chase her dream of teaching.

Cataract patient Nyamdorj pictured with his mother in Mongolia

NYAMDORJ FROM MONGOLIA

Nyamdorj happily scribbled in a coloring book as he went in for his cataracts operation. With his sight restored, he can safely get back to riding bikes and horses at his family’s home in rural Mongolia.

Thank you to Orbis’s supporters for making these amazing children’s smiles possible – your gifts are truly life changing!

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