News and stories

Eye care in Ethiopia: Banchi, schoolteacher

December 11, 2018

Great Ethiopian Run: visiting Gamo Gofa

December 19, 2018

Travelling to Ethiopia for the Great Ethiopian Run was incredible and a lot of fun. But visiting Gamo Gofa, runner Emma says in her second blog, was the most memorable and moving part of the trip.

Great Ethiopian Run: Emma's story

December 17, 2018

For the very first time, Orbis UK sent a team of runners out from the UK to take part in the Great Ethiopian Run. Here, runner Emma tells us all about the experience.

Patient stories: treating Malate, Ethiopia, for trachoma

December 12, 2018

Thank God I’ve had the surgery now and I feel better – much, much better!

Patient stories: treating Aylito, Ethiopia, for trachoma

December 11, 2018

Meet Abiyot: Integrated Eye Care Worker, Ethiopia

November 22, 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…

World Diabetes Day: the hidden risk of blindness

November 14, 2018

On World Diabetes Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the role that the Orbis family plays in eliminating one of the fastest growing causes of avoidable blindness – diabetic retinopathy.

Supporter Stories: Meet some of our Great Ethiopian Run Heroes

November 13, 2018

“It’s because of the incredible work that Orbis do around the world. It’s given me an incredible drive to overcome my greatest nemesis… running! After…

Patient stories: treating Mandido, Ethiopia, for trachoma

November 05, 2018