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.

Eye care in Ethiopia: Banchi, schoolteacher

December 11, 2018

Patient stories: treating Aylito, Ethiopia, for trachoma

December 11, 2018

HELPING WOMEN FIGHT TRACHOMA IN ETHIOPIA

December 03, 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

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.