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Changing the way the world sees

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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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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Changing the way the world sees

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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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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Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

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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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Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

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Introducing Orbis’s New CEO: Kathleen Sherwin

Orbis is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sherwin as our new Chief Executive Officer—a globally respected leader whose career and values strongly align with our vision of a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.
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Kara Foley accepts the "Best of the Best" award at Halo Awards 2026

FedEx and Orbis Recognized with Best Halo Award

May 07, 2026

FedEx and Orbis have been named Best Halo Award winner for Delivering Sight Worldwide, recognizing a collaboration that has helped expand access to quality eye care around the world.

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President & CEO Kathleen Sherwin reflects on her recent visit to Orbis programs in Asia

May 06, 2026

Throughout April, President & CEO Kathleen Sherwin spent time with Orbis teams and partners in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Mongolia, visiting hospitals, training centers, and community-based programs across each country. Read her first-person account of her travels below.

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A young girl affected by strabismus (misaligned eyes) smiles as she helps her eye doctor hold two prisms over each of her eyes during a screening in Kumasi, Ghana,

Five young lives transformed through the power of sight

April 23, 2026

Our recent Flying Eye Hospital project to strengthen eye care in Ghana was a great success, with dozens of patients receiving life-changing surgery — many of them children.

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Heroes of Orbis: Dr. Henry O'Halloran

For pediatric and neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Henry O’Halloran, volunteering with Orbis International goes beyond restoring sight. His focus is on sharing practical skills so doctors can continue treating patients long after the team has left.

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Spring Match: Triple your impact

March 18, 2026

In honor of World Optometry Day, we’re extending our 30 Days of Sight campaign through March 31 and increasing the match to 3X! That means for the next 7 days, your gift will make THREE TIMES the impact!

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Heroes of Orbis: Natalia Ronatowicz

Meet Natalia Ronatowicz, Volunteer Faculty and Surgical Simulation Expert with our partner FundamentalXR. With an impressive understanding of ophthalmology residency programs and the journey new doctors take as they learn to operate, she plays a pivotal role in helping surgeons build confidence before they ever step into the operating theater.

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Why Investing in Eye Health is One of the Smartest Decisions We Can Make

March 12, 2026

Nathan Congdon shares powerful new research showing why eye health is one of the smartest development investments the world can make. Backed by the Vision Atlas, he outlines how $7B in funding could unlock nearly $200B in returns—transforming education, economies, equity, mental wellbeing, and safety worldwide.

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Friends of Orbis gather in Palm Beach to honor Dr. Jay Fleischman

March 03, 2026

On a February evening in Palm Beach, friends of Orbis gathered to celebrate and honor Dr. Jay Fleischman’s long‑standing volunteer service and leadership, while learning about the latest developments in global eye care.

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