Treating and training to eliminate avoidable blindness. Registered Charity Number: 20061531
Dublin, Ireland
Joined June 2009
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@ORBISIreland
Many thanks and a huge congratulations on a highly successful fundraiser by Orbis.
A big thank you to all our FOD players and to all who organised this very successful event.
#OrbisIreland #TagRugby #FOD
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Limerick women shine at the Great Ethiopian Run in aid of Orbis Ireland 💚🫶💚
#limerick #lovelimerick #limerickandproud #limerickcity #ilovelimerick #GreatEthiopianRun @ORBISIreland @greatethrun
ilovelimerick.ie/great-ethio…
In line with World Sight Day on 10 October 2024, we're thrilled to launch our Eye Care For All Campaign generously supported by @BVIMedical and @FivePharma.
📢To learn more or register your interest follow this link: forms.office.com/r/eRS6KegPC… or email Ciara.baumgartner@orbis.org
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ETHIOPIA on top ‼️
Tamirat Tola becomes the first Ethiopian to win the Olympic marathon since 2000.
He clocks an impressive 2:06:26 on the brutal @Paris2024 course 🤯
#Paris2024 #Olympics
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We’re excited to share that Orbis is attending this year’s @IAPB1 #INSIGHTLIVE in Mexico to help mobilize the eye care community to ensure eye care is available to all by 2030.
Check out our exciting line up of speakers below. 🗣
orbis.org/en/news/2024/2030-…
Thank you to @The_Wheel_IRL for an inspiring day at the #CharitySummit- fantastic networking opportunities and lots of fresh ideas & insights. It was great to hear panellists discuss the past and future of the third sector and its role in creating a more equitable society.
Orbis Ireland retweeted
We were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and positivity on display yesterday throughout Summit 2024.
Heartfelt thanks once again to our members, guests, exhibitors, and to all the staff at Croke Park for making it such a special day.
On to Summit 2025!
#CharitySummit
Orbis Ireland retweeted
A huge thank you to @Meta for featuring Orbis and @FundamentalVr in the second phase of their “Impact is Real” campaign. The campaign features the unique virtual reality kit we developed to help eye doctors around the world practice their cataract surgery skills.
@RealityLabs
Orbis Ireland retweeted
#HKIA recently welcomed the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital! Converted from a MD-10 cargo aircraft, this flying hospital travels around the world to provide medical training and to promote eye health awareness.
#hongkongairport #hkairport #hkg #Orbis #FlyingEyeHospital @OrbisIntl
Orbis Ireland retweeted
The Orbis #FlyingEyeHospital has landed in Hong Kong for two weeks of awareness-raising activities. Stay tuned for more updates as they come in. 👀✈💙
Photo credit: Dennis Lee
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Orbis International’s X account (@orbisintl) has been stolen and hijacked by an entity called ScapesMania, which changed the handle to ScapesMania_CT, taking Orbis’s followers with them. Users searching for @orbisintl will now see the message: “This account doesn’t exist.”
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📸 A lovely fresh start to the day for our runners who participated in @ALGoodbody’s AirFinance 5K Run in Dublin in aid of @ORBISIreland.
Catch the team in and around the @eAviationNews Growth Frontiers Dublin conference today!
#ALG
Thank you to the companies who are generously supporting Orbis by participating in the A&L Goodbody Aviation Finance Run, attending the Goldman Sachs & Clifford Chance Drinks Reception or hosting a table at the Orbis Gift of Sight Ball.
@AviationNewsIRL
A short recap of our incredible visit to Ethiopia to participate in @greatethrun 2023 and witness Orbis Ireland's eye care projects. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this possible.
@orbisafrica @IrlEmbEthiopia
Orbis Ireland retweeted
What a @greatethrun. From elite runners, to street performers, to @OrbisIntl runners to @IrlEmbEthiopia participants. A really fantastic 2023 @greatethrun @HaileGebr @IrlEmbEthiopia @dfatirl @Irish_Aid
Orbis Ireland retweeted
Our Top 3 Men 👑
1️⃣ Kemal Husen, Ethiopia 2:06:52 [New Course Record]
2️⃣ Geofrey Kusuro, Uganda 2:10:45
3️⃣ Stephen Scullion, Ireland 2:11:51
#IrishLifeDublinMarathon #PowerOfSupport
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Our Top 3 Women 👑
1️⃣ Amente Sorome Negash, Ethiopia 2:26:22
2️⃣ Joan Kipyatich, Kenya 2:27:04
3️⃣ Genet Abdurkadir, Ethiopia 2:27:49
#IrishLifeDublinMarathon #PowerOfSupport
Orbis Ireland retweeted
Minister @seanflemingtd today began his visit to Ethiopia by meeting with representatives of Irish NGOs working in the country. Ireland has a proud tradition of supporting people in Ethiopia and continues to have a strong impact in creating positive change in people's lives.
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Minister @seanflemingtd is in Addis Ababa today to reaffirm Ireland’s 🇮🇪support to Ethiopia, including finance for social protection, healthcare and economic reform programmes which will benefit millions of people across Ethiopia 🇪🇹
