Orbis Ireland
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this …
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Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
Mission
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrbis Ireland is a registered health nonprofit based in Dublin,, Dublin, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 43/100 for health charities in Ireland.
Orbis Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Ireland is 43/100.
Orbis Ireland is located in Dublin,, Dublin, Ireland. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 20-21 St Patrick's Road.
Orbis Ireland is classified as a Health organization, registered in Ireland.
Orbis Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charities Regulator. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being. Orbis Ireland is classified as a health organization registered in Ireland. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among health charities registered in Ireland: Orbis Ireland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is below the peer average of 43/100.
Orbis Ireland is a registered charity in Ireland. Under the Charitable Donation Scheme, if you donate 250 euros or more in a year to an eligible charity, the charity can claim a tax refund from Revenue of approximately 45% of your donation at no extra cost to you.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Orbis Ireland is in Ireland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Orbis Ireland is registered in Ireland. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralLetterkenny runner represents Donegal at Great Ethiopian Run - Donegal News
Foxrock and Rathmines families complete Great Ethiopian Run, raising vital funds for Orbis Ireland’s sight-saving work - Dublin People
LOL: November 25, 2025 - Irish Medical Times
Young Irish Solo Sailor Mark O’Connor to Compete in Mini Transat - afloat.ie
Gift of Sight Ball - Diane Weatherup (Development Director Orbis Ireland), Nicky Logue (General Manager Intercontinental Hotel), Clare O'Dea (Chair Orbis Ireland) - Dublin Gazette Newspapers
Celebrating 20 years of Orbis Ireland at Gift of Sight Ball - Dublin Gazette Newspapers
Great Ethiopian Run achievement for two Limerick women - I Love Limerick
Two Limerick ladies take on Great Ethiopian Run for a good cause - Limerick Post
Castlebar’s Tom O’Boyle set to take on the Great Ethiopian Run in aid of Orbis Ireland - The Mayo News
'Hot, hilly and craic-filled': Broadcaster Aidan Power joins Irish volunteers for colourful Ethiopian run - Irish Independent
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Quick facts about Orbis Ireland
- What is Orbis Ireland?
- Orbis Ireland is a health nonprofit organization based in Dublin,, Ireland. Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
- When was Orbis Ireland founded?
- Orbis Ireland was founded in 1982.
- Where is Orbis Ireland located?
- Headquartered in Dublin,, Ireland.
- Is Orbis Ireland trustworthy?
- Orbis Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orbis Ireland's website?
- https://irl.orbis.org/en
- Are donations to Orbis Ireland tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.