The Flying Eye Hospital touches down in Mongolia

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Marla gets her regular eye exam at the local Orbis partner hospital in Mongolia

COVID-19 one year later: a look back at the challenges and how we’ve adapted — with your help

April 08, 2021

The pandemic has stopped so much, but it hasn't stopped our mission. We've leaned on our history of innovation to help local communities fight blindness and keep families safe during COVID-19. And our supporters have been with us every step of the way! Join us for a look back at some of the successes in what has been a challenging year for us all.

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.

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.

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.

Former Director of External Affairs Holly Peppe Interview: Richard Branson visits the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

International Women's Day: How Holly Peppe's leadership put Orbis on the map

February 22, 2021

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we’re celebrating some of the incredible women in the Orbis family whose expertise and dedication is helping the next generation of women and girls reach their potential. This is Holly Peppe – former Director of External Affairs at Orbis – and the story of how her trailblazing work put Orbis on the map.

Nancy's Story: Saving Children's Sight All Year Round

February 11, 2021

This Valentine’s Day, we’re feeling all the feels because supporters like Nancy Hayward are making the world brighter for so many people. Nancy is one of Orbis’s loyal monthly donors who is passionate about transforming lives through healthy sight.

Fighting Trachoma in Ethiopia - 5 Questions with an Orbis-Trained Healthcare Worker

February 08, 2021

Bekelech is a Health Extension Worker in southern Ethiopia. In December, she was part of the Orbis team that treated 7.5 million people to prevent the spread of trachoma. Read on to learn about Bekelech's sight-saving work... and her heartfelt message to Orbis supporters.

Three-year-old Truc had strabismus, but she had her vision saved thanks to Orbis trained eye surgeons

Vietnam: Truc can look forward to a lifetime of clear vision

February 01, 2021

Suffering from strabismus in both eyes, three-year-old Truc was at risk of losing her sight. But thanks to Orbis supporters and our local partners in Vietnam, she got the sight saving treatment she needed.