News and Stories

FLYING EYE HOSPITAL LANDS IN CHILE FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART SIMULATION TRAINING

May 17, 2019

The Flying Eye Hospital has touched down in Santiago, Chile, for the very first time ahead of its second project of 2019. Thanks to the generosity of our project sponsor Collins Aerospace, we will focus on strengthening the skills of local teams through cutting-edge simulation training.

Health clinic nurse comforts young patient.

Orbis and Irish Aid

May 09, 2019

Orbis Ireland and the Irish Government have a history of working together successfully. Together, our aim is to eliminate the threat of avoidable blindness in Ethiopia, restore sight, where possible, and build a legacy of quality eye care that will ensure no one goes needlessly blind in the future.

#IWD - Women are more affected by avoidable blindness than men

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.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: MEET ORBIS HERO VALERIE SUBERG

March 07, 2019

In honor of International Women's Day we're delighted to introduce you to a vital member of the Orbis family - Valerie Suberg - our Senior Manager of Aircraft Maintenance. Without this incredible woman, our Flying Eye Hospital would never get off the ground - literally.

A LIFE DEDICATED TO FIGHTING BLINDNESS IN MONGOLIA

March 07, 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.

Vote for Chief Pilot Gary Dyson

February 14, 2019

We’re delighted to announce our Chief Pilot Captain Gary Dyson has been nominated for an Endeavor Award. This prestigious award recognizes pilots who go above and beyond and give back to their communities through volunteering.

The Gift of Sight Ball in aid of Orbis 2019

January 30, 2019

On Wednesday 23 January, Orbis hosted the Gift of Sight Ball at the RDS Dublin. On the night, an impressive €160,000 was raised for our sight restoring work in southern Ethiopia!

THE GREAT ETHIOPIAN RUN 2018

December 04, 2018

The Orbis team put on their running shoes and headed back to Addis for the spectacular Great Ethiopian Run.