News and stories

Kisan and Shasant can enjoy cricket again

March 25, 2019

Before, when I played cricket, when they throw the ball towards me, I could not see it. The ball would pass near me but I could not see and my friends used to tease me for this.

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 recognises pilots who go above and beyond to transform lives by volunteering their time and skills to good causes.

Farnborough International selects Orbis as Charity Partner

February 21, 2019

As Charity Partner for the 2020 Farnborough International Airshow, Orbis will have an unparalleled opportunity to reach new supporters and raise awareness

A life dedicated to fighting blindness in Mongolia

February 08, 2019

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

What's in your eye?

January 24, 2019

The human eye is an amazing organ. Here we take a look at what’s actually happening inside your eye.

Meet the bear with the best job ever!

January 24, 2019

Our volunteers fly all over the world to fight avoidable blindness. But, while they’re giving the gift of sight, there’s a particularly fluffy member of our team making a different kind of impact…

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!