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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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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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Double your impact: $25,000 match offer

February 20, 2026

Today, Saturday, Feb 21, we’re announcing a special $25,000 matching gift campaign! For the next 30 days, every dollar you give will be DOUBLED to help twice as many people.

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Looking Ahead in 2026: What Your Support Makes Possible

February 12, 2026

Every year, Orbis looks ahead with ambition—and with gratitude. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors and partners, 2026 will be a year of expanded reach and greater innovation in eye care. Together, we are building a future where more people can access quality eye care.

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Delivering eye care in hard-to-reach communities in Zambia

February 04, 2026

Across Zambia, long journeys, limited resources, and low awareness are obstacles to providing access to essential eye care.

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Advanced cataract training brings brighter vision to Peru

February 03, 2026

At a hospital in southern Peru, local doctors learned cutting-edge cataract techniques under the tuition of world leading expert and Orbis Volunteer Faculty, Dr. James Lehmann, while patients like Gravelina, Valentin, Mercedes, and Jesus regained their sight—and their independence.

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Orbis Welcomes Ann Wang as Chief of Staff

February 02, 2026

Orbis is pleased to welcome Ann Wang as Chief of Staff, bringing unique expertise in global strategy, organizational leadership, and advocacy to support our mission to improve access to eye care around the world.

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Strengthening Eye Care in Vietnam

January 16, 2026

In September 2025, Orbis expert medical Volunteer Faculty travelled to the National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi for an intensive week of hands-on training in pediatric oculoplastic—a specialized area of eye surgery that helps restore eyelid and orbital function for children.

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Meet John Slattery, Orbis’s Chair of the Board of Directors

January 15, 2026

Orbis is delighted to welcome John Slattery as our newly elected Chair of the Board of Directors. A longstanding champion of our mission to address avoidable blindness, and a global leader in aviation, John brings extensive experience and personal conviction for advancing eye health worldwide.

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Press Release: Orbis International Appoints Kathleen Sherwin as President & CEO

January 12, 2026

Globally respected NGO leader joins Orbis to meet the growing global need for eye care.

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