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Annual President’s Club Dinner

May 29, 2018

Our Annual President’s Club Dinner took place on Wednesday, April 25th 2018 in New York City, and brought together supporters and Orbis Country Directors, who gave updates directly from the field. We've selected some of the highlights for you to enjoy below.

Dr William Dean

Clinical Research Fellow, International Center for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Dr Elethia Dean

Nursing Certification, Consultant, ASC Compliant LLC.

Dr Michael Vrabec

Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Dr Rudy Wagner

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Dr Kakarla V. Chalam

Professor & Director of Retina, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California.

Dr Nathan Schwartz

Red Lion Surgery Center, Philadelphia

Dr Alessia Adduci

Faculty Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, Catholic University of Rome

Dr Elizabeth Castro

Technical Support Specialist, Alcon Laboratories Inc. California.

Barbados: Flying Eye Hospital Program Wrap-Up

June 11, 2018

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital leaves Barbados after a successful two week training program helping improve eye care across the Caribbean.

Orbis launches BOOST app in collaboration with partners

June 18, 2018

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new app developed with some amazing partners designed to help measure, analyze and improve success rates in cataract surgery. The free app is a brilliant example of how the sector can come together and use the latest technology to help change the way the world sees.

Providing eye care to Rohingya people in Bangladesh

June 19, 2018

Since February we've been screening and treating Rohingya people in South East Bangladesh. As the first eye care organisation to establish services within the camps, we've been working with local partners to deliver 2,763 treatments in just two months.

Orbis International Gala 2018

When: Thursday 18th October, 2018 6:30 p.m. - Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Where: University Club, 1 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Please join us for cocktails and dinner as we celebrate the work of Orbis and the generous supporters who make it possible.

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Medical Strategy Committee

We are honored to have the following members serve on our Medical Strategy Committee.

An Orbis first: live video consultation with Doctor in Syria

July 16, 2018

One of our Volunteer Faculty members held a live video consultation with a doctor in Syria last week, showing that technology can help us have an impact in places we would not otherwise be able to reach.

Celebrating 20 years of fighting blindness in Ethiopia

July 31, 2018

We’re proud to announce a huge milestone – we’re now celebrating 20 years of fighting blindness in Ethiopia. Our Addis Ababa office was officially registered in 1998 and became our very first program office outside the US.

Glasses study shows huge productivity boost for workers

July 23, 2018

A landmark study, published today in The Lancet Global Health, showcases how a simple pair of glasses can boost workers’ productivity and reduce poverty.

Saliou wants you to join Team Orbis

This story has a happy ending for Saliou thanks to the amazing support of people like you. Our expert volunteers, local partners, dedicated staff and wonderful supporters all come together to make a great team - a team that fights blindness and saves sight in communities around the world.

Dr Rudy Wagner invites you to join Team Orbis

This is Dr Rudy Wagner, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and long time Orbis Volunteer Faculty member. Dr Wagner has been part of Team Orbis since the early 1980s and he wants you to join too.

Flying Eye Hospital Lands in Barbados

May 14, 2018

The Flying Eye Hospital has landed in Barbados for its two-week regional conference with the Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies. This is the first time the plane has ever touched down in Barbados.

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Orbis and Visulytix Collaborate on New AI Technology

September 10, 2018

A new collaboration brings together our telemedicine platform, Cybersight, and artificial intelligence technology to fight avoidable blindness and change the way the world sees.

Flying Eye Hospital lands in Peru

April 03, 2018

The Flying Eye Hospital has touched down in Trujillo, Peru, for a three-week training program to help strengthen the skills of eye teams right across the region.

Collins Aerospace

As part of its continued commitment to helping others access advanced technology, Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. is making a $1 million three-year contribution to Orbis to establish the world’s first Mobile Simulation Center outfitted for an aircraft.

Peter Maddox: Development Associate, Orbis Canada

Peter was recognized because he is an excellent collaborator with colleagues around the world. He is immensely proud to work at Orbis and shows his determination to make a contribution in the fight to end blindness.

Hortance Manjo, Orbis Country Representative, Cameroon

Hortance is the dynamic face and heart of Orbis in Cameroon. She thrives on breaking barriers and overcoming challenges that impact the lives of people who would otherwise be unable to access quality care. Her role is diverse and yet she handles the pressure and manages all her interactions with a grace and integrity that embodies the Orbis Values.

Rishi Ray Borah: Director of Program, Orbis India

Rishi was named as one of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
(IAPB)’s Eye Health Heroes in 2017, but he has long been a hero of the Orbis team.

Peter Maddox: Development Associate, Orbis Canada

Peter was recognized because he is an excellent collaborator with colleagues around the world. He is immensely proud to work at Orbis and shows his determination to make a contribution in the fight to end blindness.

Hortance Manjo, Orbis Country Representative, Cameroon

Hortance is the dynamic face and heart of Orbis in Cameroon. She thrives on breaking barriers and overcoming challenges that impact the lives of people who would otherwise be unable to access quality care. Her role is diverse and yet she handles the pressure and manages all her interactions with a grace and integrity that embodies the Orbis Values.

Rishi Ray Borah: Director of Program, Orbis India

Rishi was named as one of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
(IAPB)’s Eye Health Heroes in 2017, but he has long been a hero of the Orbis team.

Safeguarding, Trust & Transparency

At Orbis, everything we do is guided by our vision to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness.

We have high standards for how we achieve this. Here you will find information on how we keep people safe, our financial accountability and our safeguarding policies.

Orbis featured on CBS show 'The Doctors'

March 12, 2018

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital and Volunteer Faculty member, Dr Rudy Wagner, have been featured on the daily talk show 'The Doctors'. Make sure to give it a watch and share it with your friends.

Flying Eye Hospital - take a tour

Find out more about this amazing aircraft or take a virtual reality tour - the next best thing to visiting it in person.

Video: Changing the way the world sees

April 05, 2018

Want to find out who we are and what we do? Well, watch this short video to know more. A big thank you to all our supporters, local partners and volunteers for helping change the way the world sees.

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Unveiling new technology on board the Flying Eye Hospital

April 10, 2018

We have entered week two of our Flying Eye Hospital program in Trujillo, Peru. It’s been an eventful first week working alongside our partner Instituto Regional de Oftalmología (IRO) helping train and share skills with some truly inspirational people.

Changing the way the world sees

April 17, 2018

Thanks to your support we're always on the lookout for new ways to use technology to help build the skills of eye teams in communities around the world. By constantly innovating we're able to reach more people - more efficiently - than ever before.

Vintage footage of Orbis through the years

May 02, 2018

This is an amazing video put together by a former staff member featuring vintage footage of our Flying Eye Hospital in the news in the 1980s. You’ll see ‘Project Orbis’ in Cuba during the Cold War, improving relations between the Turks and Greeks in Cyprus and even hosting Mother Theresa.

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Everybody deserves the chance to see the sunset in the evening or the smile on a baby's face. You can help people do just that by becoming a Partner in Sight and giving a monthly gift to Orbis.

Flights for sight

Together with our incredible team of volunteer doctors, nurses and pilots, our Flights for Sight members are crucial to powering our one-of-a-kind hospital on a plane.

Power the Plane

Together with our incredible team of volunteer doctors, nurses and pilots, our Flights for Sight members are crucial to powering our one-of-a-kind hospital on a plane.

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Tackling trachoma in Ethiopia: a World Water Week update

August 28, 2018

​This year we are celebrating 20 years of eye health development in Ethiopia, ensuring that people are able to access the eye care they deserve.

Mongolia: Flying Eye Hospital wrap-up

September 18, 2018

The Flying Eye Hospital left Mongolia earlier this month following the completion of another memorable and successful project.

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Shockingly across the world there are around 27 million adults and children who are blind – needlessly. Through our Flying Eye Hospital, expert medical volunteers, hospital partners and local eye care programs, we have the tools and expertise to train and treat those who need our help the most.

Talent Relations Associate

April 05, 2019

The Talent Relations Associate will play a key role in driving the day-to-day execution of the recruitment strategy, while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience. You'll conduct talent searches and provide logistical and administrative support to attract, recruit, and on-board high performing and diverse talent for Orbis.

Vote for Chief Pilot Gary Dyson

February 14, 2019

We’re delighted to announce our Chief Pilot Captain Gary Dyson has been nominated for an Endeavor Award. This prestigious award recognizes pilots who go above and beyond and give back to their communities through volunteering.

Orbis CEO unveils new program in Bangladesh

February 21, 2019

A staggering one-third of 10 million diabetics in Bangladesh risk going blind because so many sufferers go undiagnosed. A new project in the Gopalganj district - unveiled by our CEO Bob Ranck - is dedicated to combating an explosion of blindness caused by diabetes.

Chief Pilot Gary Dyson Wins Endeavor Award

March 04, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce our wonderful Flying Eye Hospital Chief Pilot, Gary Dyson, has won an Endeavor Award. The award recognizes pilots who go above and beyond to transform lives by volunteering their time and skills to good causes.

Where we're going in 2019

After a busy beginning to the year with awareness raising tours and aircraft maintenance, our Flying Eye Hospital team are preparing for more sight saving trips where they'll be taking some of the best eye teams in the business to share their skills in the communities that need it most.

The Teachers Become the Students

March 19, 2019

We’d like to say a big thank to one of our longest serving partners - Alcon - for hosting our Flying Eye Hospital team for a week-long training program at the amazing Alcon Experience Centre in Barcelona.

Telehealth Intern

March 20, 2019

Orbis is an international non-profit that brings people together to fight avoidable blindness. Our mission is to use our amazing network of partners, supporters, staff and sector leading volunteers to empower local communities with the skills and resources necessary to fight blindness on their own.

Jamaica 2006: Building Lasting Partnerships

March 22, 2019

The first Flying Eye Hospital program of 2019 will be taking place in Jamaica at the beginning of April – marking the 8th time our crew have visited this beautiful island.

Full Screen Flying Eye Hospital Tour

Orbis CEO Unveils First Children’s Initiative in India’s Poorest Region

April 15, 2019

In Bihar, India, over 700,000 people are blind with less than half unable to access sight-saving surgery. The region also has the lowest literacy rates for girls and half of the population currently lives below the poverty line.

Senior Finance Manager, Zambia

February 04, 2019

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the country office’s accounting system, internal controls, and budget planning and monitoring activities.

Senior Program Manager, Zambia

April 16, 2019

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for implementation of the Orbis Zambia program portfolio. They will implement and maintain Orbis and partner goals and objectives through programmatically relevant solutions and manage the day-to-day program implementation activities.

Legal Intern

April 17, 2019

Orbis welcomes volunteers interested in utilizing their skills to support a variety of professional activities at Orbis.

Senior Accountant

April 22, 2019

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and efficient support of the accounting function in headquarters and is the full charge accountant for Orbis Canada. They are also responsible for global training of staff in the Abila MIP Fund Accounting software.

Flying Eye Hospital Celebrates First All-Female Flight Crew

April 25, 2019

We have some exciting news! Our Flying Eye Hospital welcomed its first ever all-female flight crew last week on a flight between Kingston, Jamaica and Memphis, Tennessee.

Life on board the Flying Eye Hospital: 10 questions with Celia Yeung

May 14, 2019

Communications manager, Celia, has just completed her last Flying Eye Hospital project in Kingston, Jamaica. We took a moment to sit down with one of the most inspiring members of the Orbis family and reflect on her incredible work over the past seven and a half years.

Flying Eye Hospital Jamaica Project In Numbers

April 29, 2019

When you think of Jamaica, you might imagine clear waters, white sand and beautiful views. But did you know that many people in the Caribbean are suffering from treatable blinding conditions?

The Teachers Making A Difference In Eye Health

May 02, 2019

Those who can, teach. For many of the children we've worked with, it was school that first revealed issues with their sight. So as it's Teacher Appreciation Week, we're paying tribute to the wonderful, hard-working individuals who do so much to help their students. Read some of their stories below.

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnership

May 06, 2019

The Sr. Manager of Corporate Partnerships is part of our fantastic Development team and is responsible for ongoing identification, analysis, cultivation, stewardship, renewal and expansion of Orbis’s key corporate partners to raise revenue and awareness in support of Orbis International programs and services.

Legal Volunteer

May 10, 2019

Orbis welcomes volunteers interested in utilizing their skills to support a variety of professional activities at Orbis.

Administrative Officer, Zambia

May 10, 2019

The Administrative Officer is responsible for facilitating the efficient and effective operations of the Orbis Zambia office and pro-actively providing administrative and logistical support to the Country Director. This position is based in the Orbis Office in Lusaka and may require some domestic travel but no more than 10% of the time.

Combining tech & hands-on training to help more people see

March 25, 2019

Here at Orbis we recognize that the need for innovative technologies and global collaboration is more important than ever in the fight against avoidable blindness. That's why we've developed special 'blended learning' courses - alongside partners such as the Alcon Foundation - to boost the skills of eye care teams around the world.

Senior Program Manager, Africa

January 04, 2019

As a member of the NY program team, the Senior Program Manager (SPM), Global Program manages implementation and provides effective support to the global program portfolio.

Orbis joint winner of photo competition

September 20, 2018

A photo beautifully capturing Orbis’s sight-saving work is the joint winner of a photo competition aiming to raise awareness of the work being done to beat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) around the world.

Ethiopia: Flying Eye Hospital project wrap-up

October 29, 2018

The Flying Eye Hospital and our family of staff, crew and Volunteer Faculty have completed a hugely successful and energizing three-week program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Interactive timeline: 20 years in Ethiopia

In 2018, we celebrated 20 years of fighting blindness in Ethiopia. Take a moment to scroll through the highlights from this amazing milestone. A big thank you to all our wonderful staff, partners and volunteers, without whom, none of this would be possible.

Flying Eye Hospital lands in Ethiopia for World Sight Day

October 05, 2018

The Flying Eye Hospital has landed in Ethiopia ️to help celebrate World Sight Day and our 20th anniversary of sight saving work there.

World Sight Day - #WhyICare

October 08, 2018

11th October is World Sight Day 2018 and we're taking the opportunity to ask our supporters and partners to tell us why they care about eye care - #WhyICare.

Orbis Mourns Death of Longtime Board Member, Bruce Whitman

October 11, 2018

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime Board Member, Bruce Whitman. Bruce passed away early Wednesday, October 10, with his family by his side.

New book raises awareness of vision loss among children in Ethiopia

October 12, 2018

A free illustrated storybook, ‘The Singing Tree’, designed to encourage school children to seek help if their vision is poor, has been launched in Ethiopia.

New eLearning course launched in modern cataract surgery

October 30, 2018

We’re delighted to announce that a new e-learning course in Phacoemulsification - recognized as the gold-standard in cataract surgery – has been rolled out across our award-winning telemedicine platform, Cybersight.

What's in your eye?

December 20, 2018

The human eye is an amazing organ! Let’s take an in-sight-ful look at what’s actually happening inside your eye. Warning: this article couldn’t be cornea... see what we did there?

World Diabetes Day: the hidden risk of blindness

November 13, 2018

14th November is World Diabetes Day and we’re shining a spotlight on the role that the Orbis family is playing in tackling one of the fastest growing causes of avoidable blindness – diabetic retinopathy.

Technology and Innovation

With avoidable blindness set to triple by 2050, we need to reverse the trend before it’s too late. The old way simply isn’t working. We need to push boundaries and lead from the front of eye health innovation now, if we’re going to help ensure a brighter tomorrow.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a day for doing good – for supporting the organizations you care about and making more of their important work possible. And this year, if you choose to support Orbis, your gifts will go even further!

Women & Girls

Did you know there is a gender gap in blindness? 55% of people who are visually impaired are women. Below, we explore the reasons behind this injustice and profile some of the women who are doing something about it. After all, a brighter future for women is a brighter future for the planet.

Season's greetings

Season's greetings from everyone at Orbis. We wish you an amazing holiday season and a great 2019!