News and stories

Eye care in Ethiopia: Banchi, schoolteacher

December 11, 2018

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

Orbis in Ethiopia: 20 years of fighting avoidable blindness

October 25, 2018

Last night Orbis UK marked 20 years of fighting blindness in Ethiopia with an event in London to thank the supporters, volunteers and partners who’ve made our work in the country possible.

Tom Davies's World Sight Month

October 12, 2018

Eyeware designer Tom Davies launches World Sight Month to support Orbis

World Sight Day - #WhyICare

October 09, 2018

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

Patient stories: treating Trinh, Vietnam, for strabismus

October 04, 2018

NTD photo contest: Orbis joint winner

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