News and Stories

International Women's Day: Meet Orbis hero Valerie Suberg

March 07, 2019

"There are not many things an aircraft mechanic can do in their field to help others. By getting the plane to the program and having…

A life dedicated to fighting blindness in Mongolia

February 14, 2019

“I learned many things during my training on the Flying Eye Hospital; some things were simple but very important. I continue to utilize the techniques…

Birketo can see his grandson again

December 10, 2018

Tsehay's story: 'Orbis helped me change my life'

November 15, 2018

Since Orbis started to intervene in this district there have been massive changes, including reducing the number of trachoma patients; because now we don’t treat…

Saving Meskenem’s sight with a simple screening

October 24, 2018

Abiyot's story: Making an impact on an entire community

October 19, 2018

I remember one woman. When I found her, one of her eyes was totally blind due to trachoma; and in the second eye she was…

Tackling Trachoma in Ethiopia: School Eye Care Clubs

October 17, 2018

Mandido can support her family again

October 14, 2018

Even at night, I can’t see anything. People support me. Having this eye problem is very difficult for me. I don’t have much income. I…