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June 14, 2018
UK based Aerospares 2000, which sources specialist plane parts for the aviation industry, is donating $1 from every sale to Orbis until 2020. Since the company began its support at the end of 2017, over £1,300 has been raised to assist our work, with donations increasing each quarter.
May 16, 2018
We recently returned from a trip to Cameroon to learn how Orbis is transforming lives of people with avoidable blindness. There, we met a handful of the 150,000 people who have lost their sight in the country. Cameroon has the fifth highest prevalence of blindness in the world and so much of this is avoidable.
May 23, 2018
Two fundraisers have raced an incredible 45 miles in extreme conditions for their former work colleague, Simon Speirs, who sadly died in 2017, while raising money for Orbis in The Clipper Round the World Race.
Clinical Research Fellow, International Center for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Nursing Certification, Consultant, ASC Compliant LLC.
Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Professor & Director of Retina, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California.
Red Lion Surgery Center, Philadelphia
Faculty Department of Anesthesia & Intensive Care, Catholic University of Rome
Technical Support Specialist, Alco Laboratories Inc. California.
June 15, 2018
Orbis supporters who shop with AmazonSmile can triple their charitable donations from June 15-29
June 25, 2018
Find out more about our office move and how to get in touch with us at our new location.
June 19, 2018
Since February 2018, Orbis has been screening and treating Rohingya people in South East Bangladesh as the first eye care organisation to establish services within the camps.
May 11, 2018
This International Nurses Day, Alex Duffy, Advocacy Officer celebrates nurses worldwide and talks through how they have made a difference to eye health.
Read about how we abide by the Institute of Fundraising Principles in our Vulnerable Supporters Policy.
July 12, 2018
Orbis UK is delighted to have been chosen as one of 30 charities to receive a UK Aid Direct grant from the UK government. The grant will enable us to extend our vital sight-saving work in Ethiopia, where almost two million people are visually impaired.
July 16, 2018
Volunteer Faculty member Professor Dan Neely held a live video consultation with a doctor in Syria last week, using technology to help Orbis have an impact in otherwise unreachable locations.
July 31, 2018
Orbis UK is proud to announce a huge milestone – Orbis has been fighting blindness in Ethiopia for 20 years. Orbis's Addis Ababa office was officially registered in 1998 and became the very first programme office outside the United States.
July 23, 2018
The Global Disability Summit is taking place in London in July and is bringing together governments, multilaterals, private sector and civil society to drive real change in ensuring the rights, freedoms, dignity and inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
A landmark study, published today in The Lancet Global Health, shows how a simple pair of glasses can boost workers’ productivity and reduce poverty.
July 26, 2018
Orbis UK’s very own Polly Holt, who has volunteered with us for over eight years, has been recognised by Prime Minister Theresa May for her ongoing dedication and support.
July 27, 2018
August 15, 2018
The family of Orbis UK supporter Simon Speirs is taking on a London to Paris cycle challenge in his memory this weekend
August 28, 2018
This year, Orbis is celebrating 20 years of eye health development in Ethiopia, ensuring that people are able to access the eye care they deserve.
Orbis UK is aware of its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to processing your data securely and transparently. This privacy notice sets out, in line with GDPR, the types of data that we collect and hold on you as a job applicant.
September 12, 2018
Orbis is collaborating with AI company Visulytix to apply their imaging technology to Orbis's telemedicine platform Cybersight.
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
May 12, 2019
Did you know that 90% of healthcare is delivered by nurses? They’re an amazing and important workforce. Nurse Angeline Chaipa from Moorfields Eye Hospital, began volunteering with Orbis in 2017. To celebrate International Nurses Day, we are revisiting a blog she wrote whilst on her very first volunteer assignment with Orbis.
May 10, 2018
October 04, 2018
Trinh used to have a severe case of strabismus, which affected her vision. She was operated on at the Flying Eye Hospital, and the operation was a complete success. Looking at her now, you would never know that she had undergone surgery on both eyes.
Rishi was named as one of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)’s Eye Health Heroes in 2017, but he has long been a hero of the Orbis team.
Qatar Airways has been the official airline of Orbis UK since 2015.
January 18, 2018
The Flying Eye Hospital crew is ready and excited for another exciting year on board our unique aircraft. In the upcoming 2018 year, we will be on three continents for a total of 15 weeks of training!
January 22, 2018
Cari Rosen is author, writer and editor of Gransnet – a social networking site for the over 50s. She recently visited the Flying Eye Hospital and our partners in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to meet women losing their sight and join our medical volunteers while they trained local doctors.
January 24, 2018
Honorine’s cataract was so severe that she could no longer cook or sew. While Honorine still worked, she could barely see the machete she used as a peanut and maize farmer, so was terrified she would hurt herself. That all changed after she underwent sight-saving treatment on our Flying Eye Hospital in Cameroon
February 07, 2018
To help raise awareness of childhood blindness, figurative artist Tim Benson has collaborated with Orbis to help share the stories of children and adults in Zambia with eye conditions such as cataracts and squints through painted portraits.
January 29, 2018
On World Sight Day 2017, the latest figures on the global prevalence of visual impairment were published online.
The support for Operation Sight has been really encouraging. The generosity of supporters like you means that in 2017 we were able to achieve so much together.
In November, Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, visited our sight-saving work in Bangladesh. The first stop was Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute & Hospital in Dhaka. There she met patients and staff including Head Nurse, Mammoth Adhikary, who took part in our first Flying Eye Hospital programme in Bangladesh in 1985!
Mama Moline is 58 and a grandmother of 12. She arrived at Yaoundé Central Hospital on the first day of the Flying Eye Hospital’s visit. Her vision was extremely limited.
January 31, 2018
Six weeks after a successful surgery on our Flying Eye Hospital to treat a painful cataract in her left eye, we paid a visit to grandmother-of-four Honorine, 60, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to find out how she was getting on.
Peter was recognized because he is an excellent collaborator with colleagues around the world. He is immensely proud to work at Orbis and shows his determination to make a contribution in the fight to end blindness.
Hortance is the dynamic face and heart of Orbis in Cameroon. She thrives on breaking barriers and overcoming challenges that impact the lives of people who would otherwise be unable to access quality care. Her role is diverse and yet she handles the pressure and manages all her interactions with a grace and integrity that embodies the Orbis Values.
OCULUS Surgical has supported Orbis since 2017 with the donation of a OCULUS BIOM® system for the Flying Eye Hospital.
May 02, 2018
This is an AMAZING video put together by an Orbis supporter featuring vintage footage of our Flying Eye Hospital in the news in the 70s and 80s. You’ll see ‘Project Orbis’ in Cuba during the Cold War, improving relations between the Turks and Greeks in Cyprus and even hosting Mother Theresa.
March 08, 2019
On International Women’s Day, Orbis is joining calls for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls the world over.
March 08, 2018
Fancy running 100 miles? Our fantastic supporter Stephen Pau does!
March 12, 2018
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital and star Volunteer Faculty member, Rudy Wagner, have been featured on the daily talk show 'The Doctors'. Make sure to give it a watch and share it with your friends.
March 13, 2018
Dr Luu was trained by Orbis volunteer, Dr Choyce and become an Orbis volunteer herself
March 15, 2018
You’ll have heard by now that talented figurative artist Tim Benson has collaborated with Orbis to share the stories of children and adults in Zambia with eye conditions, and the health staff trained by Orbis medical volunteers. The striking portraits he has created are now on show at the Mall Galleries, London, until the 17th March 2018.
March 29, 2018
Hundreds attended the inspiring portrait exhibition at the Mall galleries.
October 10, 2017
Mamush lives in Hadiya Zone in southern Ethiopia. When he was just eight years old, a white spot began to grow in the centre of one of his eyes. Eventually, two white spots had grown in both eyes – bilateral cataracts.
April 03, 2018
The Flying Eye Hospital has touched down in Trujillo, Peru, for a three-week training program to help strengthen the skills of eye teams right across the region.
April 05, 2018
This Saturday 7th April is World Health Day! To commemorate we've put together a short video celebrating the contributions of our supporters and partners. Please take a moment to watch and share.
April 06, 2018
This World Health Day we're calling for the right people to have the right skills to provide quality eye health care to those that need it
April 09, 2018
As Charity Partner, Passenger Experience Week provides Orbis with an incredible opportunity to raise funds and awareness in the aviation industry.
April 10, 2018
We have entered week two of our Flying Eye Hospital program in Trujillo, Peru. It’s been an eventful first week working alongside our partner Instituto Regional de Oftalmología (IRO) helping train and share skills with some truly inspirational people.
April 17, 2018
James Buchanan is running his first, and only, marathon for Orbis this April. He felt at the age of 59 it was time to make his lifelong ambition a reality. As a long-time runner and supporter of Orbis (since 2007), he felt which better charity for him to run for.
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.
December 20, 2017
The Flying Eye Hospital has just returned from its final journey of the year – a two-week programme in Chittagong, Bangladesh. We were honoured that HRH The Countess of Wessex joined us to celebrate the amazing work of the dedicated Orbis teams in Dhaka and Chittagong.
March 25, 2019
Give before 23rd June and all public donations to our See My Future appeal will be doubled by the UK government. Your gift will help bring clear vision to twice as many people around the world. Donate today, and double your impact.
February 08, 2019
As one of the most qualified cataract ophthalmologists in Mongolia Dr. Enkhutshin's work ethic is pretty inspiring. With the country's cataract rates so high and a cataract surgical rate the lowest in Asia, she's committed to fighting blindness in her country by sharing her top class eye care skills with local eye care teams.
January 25, 2018
In 2017 we began partnering with 'Queen Mothers' - respected women who have influential positions in their communities, to help improve public awareness on eye care in Ghana.
B&M is one of the UK's leading variety retailers, with over 600 stores and 28,000 staff. Every week, more than 3 million shoppers visit a B&M store.
Established over 30 years ago in Manchester - home of the UK textile industry - Belledorm is one of the largest suppliers of home linen in the country. The company operates out of the iconic Kearsley Mill, a 19th Century textile mill.
Clifford Chance is one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, working across five continents.
ConnectJets is as one of the leading private jet brokers within the UK sales and charter markets. Based in London, the company launched in 2009 and is the exclusive sales agent for Piaggio Aerospace.
Flightworx offers a variety of aeronautical management services, including flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel, travel agency, commercial operations and management, and ferry flight and delivery.
Established in Scotland in 1891, Glenmuir are purveyors of luxury golf clothing.
Gransnet is a social networking site for grandparents and the over 50s.
Missguided is a bold, straight-talking and forward-thinking fashion brand that aims to empower females globally.
Sock Shop is a British retailer of socks, underwear, hosiery and scarves. Established in 1983, offers a round-the-clock service from a historic Bolton mill, delivering to over 240 countries.
The Ophthalmologist brings real journalism to the field of ophthalmology.
March 29, 2019
Yesterday evening, on Thursday 28th March, HRH The Countess of Wessex joined us to mark the launch of our See My Future appeal, which will see the UK government double all public donations made before 23rd June.
March 19, 2019
As Charity Partner for Passenger Experience Week 2019, Orbis will have an opportunity to reach new supporters and raise awareness.
April 08, 2019
63-year-old Peter Kerly from Kent is busy fundraising for Orbis ahead of the London Marathon next month - and this year, for the first time ever, he will be running alongside his son.
After a busy beginning to the year with awareness raising tours and aircraft maintenance, our Flying Eye Hospital team are preparing for more sight saving trips where they'll be taking some of the best eye teams in the business to share their skills in the communities that need it most.
April 25, 2019
We are a month into our See My Future appeal and with the UK government doubling all public donations before 23rd June, your generosity is helping us change lives. All the money matched will go towards expanding our project in Nepal, which screens and treats children with sight loss, enabling them to attend school and face a brighter future.
Little Rabi’s world was a blur. He has high myopia, or extreme short-sightedness, and it was affecting his life both at school and at home.
April 23, 2019
"It was my first time to go on a plane!" Teenager Alexandre tells us what it was like to undergo cataract treatment aboard the Flying Eye Hospital – and why having the surgery was so important for him and his family.
Mr Adhikari is the optometrist who screened Rabi’s vision and made sure he received the pair of glasses that transformed his world. Brenda Naluyima, Orbis UK's Senior Communications Officer, recently sat down with Mr Adhikari to ask him some questions and get an insight into his life-changing work.
May 07, 2019
Those who can, teach – and teachers can make a huge difference. For many of the children we've worked with, it was at school that issues with their sight were first revealed. So, as it's Teacher Appreciation Week, we're paying tribute to the wonderful, hard-working individuals who do so much to help their students.
For more than 25 years, the Flying Eye Hospital has been at the cutting edge of aviation, technology and change – bringing vital eye care to thousands of people worldwide.
May 19, 2019
16-year-old Ganga loves cooking, playing and reading with her older sister – but before an Orbis-funded school screening revealed she had high myopia, this enthusiastic young student found it difficult to see clearly enough to enjoy her hobbies.
April 29, 2019
When you think of Jamaica, you might imagine clear waters, white sand and beautiful views. But did you know that many people in the Caribbean are suffering from treatable blinding conditions?
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is unlike any plane you’ve seen before. A state-of-the-art teaching facility complete with operating room, classroom and recovery room - this amazing aircraft has been a beacon of hope since 1982.
Find out more about this amazing aircraft or take a virtual reality tour - the next best thing to visiting it in person.
January 11, 2016
In 2015 we conducted a research initiative to investigate why fewer women than men were accessing cataract surgical treatment in the Northwest province.
December 03, 2018
We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary working in Ethiopia. For the past two decades, we've been part of the international consortium leading the global effort to eliminate blinding trachoma, an infectious disease that disproportionately affects women.
October 12, 2018
Eyeware designer Tom Davies launches World Sight Month to support Orbis
Communications
January 08, 2019
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing Orbis UK’s social media channels (currently Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – with Instagram being added in 2019). A key member of the Communications team, you will combine strong technical skills with the ability to engage and motivate audiences through social channels.
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.
November 05, 2018
Mandido, 50, had trachoma for three years, which had a profound effect on her ability to work and support her family. Her husband is unable to work, making her sight crucial for their future
The BDOC is the German association of surgical ophthalmologists, with over 1.300 members.
November 13, 2018
To celebrate 20 years of working in Ethiopia, we will have some of our amazing supporters and corporate partners join us for this year’s Great Ethiopian Run.
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.
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