ORBIS - Taiwan

Unverified non-profit organisation

ORBIS is an independent global non-profit organisation committed to the prevention of blindness. ORBIS International operates a flying eye hospital and runs training programmes for local ophthalmologists. Projects include founding eye hospitals and an internet-based “telemedicine” mentoring and consultation programme. Future projects include eye care education programmes for school children and participation in the Vision 2020: The Right to Sight campaign.

ORBIS Taiwan helps support and administer the provision of these services throughout East and Southeast Asia.

Website

http://www.orbis.org.tw/

Year established

1970

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Asia: China - Taiwan Province

Global issues

HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, health and medical