News and stories

Vietnam: Nothing can stand in Khang's way now he can see

Khang, 6, from Vietnam was born with ptosis, and later developed a squint which - if left untreated - can cause blindness. Thanks to the help of our supporters and amazing partners enabling him to have the two sight-saving surgeries he needed, this bright boy can look forward to a bright future.

Orbis Programmes are expanding thanks to new funding from Qatar Fund for Development

December 15, 2019

In 2020, our joint eye health initiative with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), will be expanding thanks to a new injection of funding from the nation.

Flying Eye Hospital Lands in Ghana

November 21, 2019

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital has touched down in Accra, Ghana, for a three-week teaching and training project. It’s the third time the plane has been in Ghana where our teams will be working alongside our usual partners - the Ministry of Health, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

Saliou's story

November 06, 2019

Little Saliou from Cameroon was only three years old when he started struggling with his sight. He couldn't see very well when playing, and his parents noticed that his right eye would often slide sideways before focusing again. To protect him from getting hurt, his worried mother, Hawaou, had to stop him going outside to play.

From the field: UK Volunteer travels to Vietnam with the Flying Eye Hospital

October 30, 2019

UK Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr. Michelle Le Cheminant, volunteered this summer in Vietnam aboard our Flying Eye Hospital. Hear first-hand her experience of sharing her skills with local anaesthetists in the country, and equipping them to fight avoidable blindness in their communities.

Global Handwashing Day: Orbis's fight against trachoma

October 15, 2019

This Global Handwashing Day, we want to highlight our efforts in Ethiopia towards eliminating trachoma, the world’s leading cause of infectious avoidable blindness.

ACS International Schools students reflect on summer 2019 internship

October 02, 2019

This summer, five students from ACS International Schools embarked on a once in a lifetime overseas internship to witness first-hand the sight saving work we do in Vietnam. The internship, now in its nineteenth year, presents the students aged 15 – 16, with a unique opportunity to learn about global eye health.

Linh's footballing dreams

October 01, 2019

When 12-year-old Linh was diagnosed with strabismus in his right eye - his family needed no introduction to the condition. His mother had already been treated by an Orbis-supported team for the same condition. So when she realised Linh was struggling with his vision - she knew she needed to get him treatment as soon as possible.

See My Future: You've helped raise £1.39 million to save sight!

September 30, 2019

We’re pleased to announce that between 25th March and 23rd June our generous supporters donated over £738,000 to our See My Future appeal. With Gift Aid and match funding from the UK government - the total reached an incredible £1.391 million!