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World NTD Day 2022: Celebrating 23 Years Fighting Trachoma

January 30 is World NTD Day - a day to highlight the action needed to control & eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases. It's also an opportunity to celebrate the progress made by the global community to help the 1.7B lives threatened by them. For 23 years we've been working in Ethiopia to tackle the spread of blinding trachoma.

Don’t Wait Another Minute: Pledge to Protect Your Vision Now

Many people have delayed regular check-ups due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And with increased time indoors and the eye strain from more and more time in front of screens, evidence suggests eye conditions are progressing faster.

Eye Care Everywhere: Saving Sight Across Five Regions

We're continuously amazed at how the commitment of our generous supporters and local partners helps us ensure healthy vision for all — even now as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the places we work. Together, we're bringing eye care everywhere.

Saving the sight of newborn babies—thanks to your support

This Giving Tuesday, you—our supporters—rallied together to raise more than $100,000! With the incredibly generous matched contribution of Orbis supporter Mrs. Leslys Vedder, we raised over $200,000 in total that will go towards saving sight in newborn babies and improving access to eye care around the world! A big thank you to everyone involved,

Help Children Like Rabi and Khushi Grow Up With Healthy Vision

Due to their poor vision, Rabi and Khushi had difficulty in school. Through Orbis programs that make eye care available in schools throughout India and Nepal, they were screened and given sight-correcting eyeglasses. Hear how our wonderful supporters gave these children and their families hope for the future.

Sight Saving for Babies—Meet Some Terrific Triplets

Mrs. Vedder is on a Mission to Save Vision

Mongolia Virtual Flying Eye Hospital Project Launches

We're excited to announce the launch of a new VIRTUAL Flying Eye Hospital project in Mongolia. With generous support from OMEGA, the project will train ophthalmic nurses in cataract treatment - the leading cause of blindness in the country.