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Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation

It was March 1, 1982 when our iconic Flying Eye Hospital took off on its first-ever sight-saving project. Over the four decades that have followed, we've continually harnessed the power of innovation to reach new heights in the fight against avoidable blindness.
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Scrub Cap Sales Support Eye Care for Refugees

April 04, 2022

Recently, members of the Orbis Future Vision Leaders and the University of Saskatchewan’s Ophthalmology Interest group partnered on a unique fundraiser to help raise much-needed funds for Orbis.

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Shekaina Mildith and Stephanie walking to school in their home town Mufurila

Big Career Ambitions for Unstoppable Girls

March 23, 2022

Blindness disproportionately affects women and girls – but we're working hard to change this. Thanks to supporters like you, we've helped change the lives of some young women who now have big ambitions for the future. With better vision, their big dreams are now in reach!

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#EndTrachomaNow: Reaching Tsehay Before it Was Too Late

March 23, 2022

Orbis-trained Health Extension Worker, Belaynesh, used a keen eye and her years of experience to quickly diagnose Tsehay with early-stage trichiasis before it was too late.

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#EndTrachomaNow: Yishamu Helps Prevent Trachoma in Her Community

March 23, 2022

Yishamu is an experienced Health Extension Worker who has been working hard to help prevent the spread of blinding trachoma in her community for more than a decade.

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Dr. Doaa Kotob wearing pink hijab next to map of where she lives in Egypt

“A sanctuary for me”: Dr. Doaa Kotob’s Cybersight Journey

March 10, 2022

Since its launch in 2003, our award-winning online telemedicine platform, Cybersight, has equipped eye health teams around the world with the skills and know-how to fight eye conditions that cause avoidable blindness.

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#EndTrachomaNow: How One Volunteer Helped Three Women in Ethiopia

March 04, 2022

Nearly two million people around the world are blind or have visual impairment due to trachoma, a painful bacterial eye infection. If left untreated, trachoma can lead to trichiasis, an even more excruciating and severe condition. Today, we’ll introduce you to three women in Ethiopia who are free from the pain and fear of trachoma—thanks to you!

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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Carrington Christmas

March 04, 2022

For International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting some of the incredible women who give their time and expertise to support Orbis Canada. Board member Carrington Christmas from Toronto, Ontario, is bringing her knowledge of Indigenous communities to the fight against avoidable blindness.

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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Alexandria Sham

March 04, 2022

For International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting some of the incredible women who give their time and expertise to support Orbis Canada. Like Board member Alexandria Sham from Calgary, Alberta, who is helping involve the Chinese-Canadian community in the fight against avoidable blindness.

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