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ORBIS International
Mission/Vision
ORBIS International is a nonprofit global development organization whose vision is
a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education and treatment are available to every human being. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of...
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ORBIS International is a nonprofit global development organization whose vision is
a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education and treatment are available to every human being. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
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What does the organization do?
ORBIS provides the tools, training and technology necessary for local doctors and other health care personnel to develop workable and lasting solutions to the tragedy of unnecessary blindness. By building up the long-term capabilities of eye care institutions, ORBIS helps its partners take action...
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ORBIS provides the tools, training and technology necessary for local doctors and other health care personnel to develop workable and lasting solutions to the tragedy of unnecessary blindness. By building up the long-term capabilities of eye care institutions, ORBIS helps its partners take action – to reach a state where they can provide, on their own, quality eye care services that are affordable, accessible and sustainable. Our work involves:
* Training eye care professionals and health workers
* Introducing ophthalmic technology and related management systems
* Improving the quality and accessibility of eye care
* Increasing public awareness about eye health and the prevention of visual disabilities
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Opportunities for Youth
We encourage youth to help us in our efforts by conducting fundraising events and creating an online fundraising page. Our website provides a comprehensive guide to fundraising at http://www.orbis.org//Default.aspx?cid=5337&lang=1. We will help you work up ideas, plan your event, create your...
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We encourage youth to help us in our efforts by conducting fundraising events and creating an online fundraising page. Our website provides a comprehensive guide to fundraising at http://www.orbis.org//Default.aspx?cid=5337&lang=1. We will help you work up ideas, plan your event, create your online fundraising page and publicize your event.
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Details
Categories
Health
Organization Status
Not-For-Profit (NFP)
Global Reach
Yes
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