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Global blindness was slowing prior to pandemic study reveals

New data shows 33 million people are living with avoidable blindness and 260 million with avoidable moderate-to-severe visual impairment – simply because they can't access the right kind of care.
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Fighting blindness caused by diabetes in Bangladesh
Ken Youngstein at the launch of The Singing Tree in Ethiopia

Heroes of Orbis: Kenneth Youngstein

Ken Youngstein first became part of the Orbis family back in 2012, bringing a lifetime of expertise in healthcare education and communication with him. Thanks to his dedication and commitment we are helping transform patient communication across the globe.

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Your support helped these three moms protect their children's vision

April 22, 2021

This Mother's Day, help more moms around the world secure brighter futures for their kids with the top-quality eye care they need and deserve.

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Tackling the backlog of cases to save children's sight in Ghana

April 20, 2021

Hakeema's eyes pointed in different directions — and they shook when she was in the light. To this 22-month-old girl from Ghana, the world was a scary place. Remarkably, a 25-minute surgery by an Orbis Volunteer Faculty member restored Hakeema's vision.

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Nothing Will Stop These Girls Now

March 19, 2021

Today we're celebrating girls who have received the gift of sight. Blindness is a gender issue disproportionately affecting girls and women. With clear vision, a girl can see a new world of possibilities. She can learn in school, help her family, and contribute to her community.

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Dr. Javed Farooqui on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

Heroes of Orbis: Dr. Javed Farooqui

Dr. Javed Farooqui first joined the Orbis family in 2014 as a staff ophthalmologist on board the Flying Eye Hospital. Now, he’s a consultant at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi, India, where he delivers sight-saving treatment and trains fellow ophthalmologists from across the world.

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Marla plays with a toy held up by Dr. Murat

Women’s History Month: Honoring #VisionaryWomen of Orbis

March 11, 2021

Join us to celebrate Women's History Month. In March, we are profiling some of the courageous women at the heart of the Orbis family. They are leading the way in the fight against avoidable blindness — and making it possible for the next generation of women and girls to reach their potential.

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Chhaya and Chhavi Tiwary are twin sisters and optometrists breaking gender barriers and saving sight in India

Twins, optometrists and soccer players: #VisionaryWomen breaking gender barriers

February 28, 2021

Twin sisters Chhaya and Chhavi are breaking gender barriers. They are #VisionaryWomen who are saving sight and paving paths for girls in India. How did they do it? In part, by playing soccer! This International Women’s Day, discover how Orbis supporters help elevate women and close the gender gap in blindness.

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International Women's Day: Penn Staples helped Orbis take off

February 23, 2021

To mark International Women’s Day 2021 we’re celebrating some of the incredible women at the heart of the Orbis story - women whose leadership, passion and expertise has helped millions of people access quality eye care. This is Penn Staples – former Director of External Affairs in the 1980s.

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