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UN commits to eye care for all by 2030

The United Nations has passed its first resolution dedicated to vision loss, backed by all 193 members, to incorporate eye health into the Sustainable Development Goals.

Aissatou from Cameroon waits for cataract surgery — Aissatou from Cameroon, who has cataract, stares into the camera. She is wearing a blue headscarf

MP's broken promise on aid budget marks death knell for ‘Global Britain’ agenda and will leave marginalised communities facing hunger, malnutrition and disease, says International Aid Sector

July 14, 2021

UK international aid sector response to yesterday’s parliamentary vote which confirms the government’s plan to reduce UK aid to 0.5% of GNI, until a set of fiscal conditions allow a return to 0.7% in the future.

The 2020 Orbis Annual Report is here

July 12, 2021

We’re immensely proud of the work our supporters made possible in 2020. A global pandemic didn’t stop us from helping to save sight all over the world. For our 2020 annual report, we wanted to do something special to mark an extraordinary year. We're pleased to announce that our interactive 2020 Online Annual Report is now ready for you to browse.

Cataract surgery has transformed Birketo's life

June 28, 2021

Birketo is around 80 years old and has cataracts in both his eyes. For the past three years, he’s been almost totally blind. He was a farmer before he started losing his sight – but now he’s unable to work, his sons have had to take on his responsibilities.

Volunteers' Week: Orbis nurse reflects on delivering virtual training during the pandemic

June 15, 2021

Ann-Marie Ablett is a theatre practitioner nurse and Orbis Ambassador. She has been an Orbis volunteer for 18 years. Over the years, Ann-Marie has used her annual leave to train hundreds of nurses around the world in the fight against preventable blindness.

Paediatric patient Ismail from Bangladesh looking through his glasses

(Update - 07/06/21) Orbis Signs Open Letter To Prime Minister on Aid Cuts

June 06, 2021

Volunteers' Week: A catch-up with Orbis trustee and volunteer Larry Benjamin

June 02, 2021

To mark Volunteers' Week, we caught up with Orbis medical volunteer and trustee, Larry Benjamin to find out more about delivering virtual training for Orbis over the pandemic.

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

June 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.

International Nurse's Day: sight-saving eye care training during the pandemic

May 12, 2021

This International Nurse's Day, we're championing nurses all over the world who are committed to continuing sight-saving eye care training during the pandemic.