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Changing the way the world sees

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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What We Do

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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FOCUS AREAS

Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

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Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

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EYE CONDITIONS

Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

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Important Message to Our Valued Donors

Urgent: Canada Post Strike

December is our single most important month for donations. However, due to the Canada Post strike, gifts sent in the mail will not reach us before the end of the year. We urge you to please consider making your sight-saving donation online. Online gifts are processed instantly and securely, and your tax receipt is sent immediately via email.
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The Gift of Healthy Eyesight

This holiday season, join our community of compassionate supporters and help give back what blindness takes away.

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A national network of medical students, ophthalmology residents, and faculty who are passionate about eye health and supporting Orbis.

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Our 2023 Impact Report

A World Where Everyone Can Thrive

It’s time to reflect on our accomplishments of the past year – the change we’ve created, the lives we’ve touched, and the communities that now thrive. Our 2023 Impact Report highlights just some of our key achievements from the past year. We hope you’re just as proud as we are of the far-reaching impact of our collective efforts!
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Touch down in Bangladesh!

November 20, 2024

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The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landing in Chattogram (formerly Chittagong) Bangladesh in 2017

Flying Eye Hospital latest: Next stop Bangladesh!

November 05, 2024

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Ophthalmologist and Orbis Volunteer Faculty Dr. Malik Kahook pictured at the window of the Operating Room on the Flying Eye Hospital

Volunteer Faculty Dr. Malik Kahook shares his experiences on board the Flying Eye Hospital

October 02, 2024

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Orbis Canada Celebrates Rising Star Award Recipient

August 28, 2024

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TIMELINE: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Thanks to generous people like you, Orbis has been fighting avoidable blindness around the world for 40 years. As our network of local partners, world-class volunteers and supporters has grown, so has our impact. Scroll or click through the timeline to find out more about the amazing legacy that you helped build.
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The very first DC-10 Flying Eye Hospital in 1982

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