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  • CBM joins UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases
    Fri, 27/01/2012 - 10:56
    CBM, the overseas disabilities charity, has joined the UK Coalition against Neglected Topical Diseases (NTDs). CBM UK CEO, Dr. Bill McAllister, said "We were particularly pleased to hear that CBM's expertise and commitment is considered to be a valuable contribution to the control and reduction of the burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases and are looking forward to a successful collaborative...
  • Mike Davies OBE to speak at Cambridge Post-UN Summit on NCDs and Mental Health in developing countries
    Fri, 13/01/2012 - 16:42
    The Humanitarian Centre, in partnership with the Centre for Science and Policy and the Cambridge Institute for Public Health are holding The Cambridge Post-UN Summit Conference on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in Developing Countries. Mike Davies OBE (Head of Programme Development, CBM UK) will be one of a wealth of key speakers at The Cambridge Post-UN Summit Conference on...
  • CBM engagement continues 2 years after the 2010 earthquake
    Thu, 12/01/2012 - 12:24
    For many Haitians, the effects of the devastating 2010 earthquake still dictate their lives. From the beginning, CBM and local programmes were involved in the response, but the strategy has always been long-term. Guillaume P. Rodnel, a community worker, showing a prosthesis to schoolchildren at Zorange school, north of Port-au-PrincePhoto: CBM For all programmes, CBM is working with the local...
  • CBM launches emergency appeal as typhoon Washi leaves Philippines in state of 'national calamity'
    Wed, 21/12/2011 - 10:07
    Typhoon Washi (known locally as Sendong) swept through the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday 17th December, leaving a trail of widespread flooding, landslides and destruction. The Philippines president, Benigno Aquino declared a state of 'national calamity' after more than one month's rain fell in just 12 hours. It is estimated that at least 1,000 people have been killed...
  • Race to Inclusion
    Fri, 16/12/2011 - 11:05
    In December 2011 in Manila, the Philippines, persons with disability participated in an advocacy race entitled "Access 2020: Race to Success" in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Advocacy Run Visually impaired participants are guided by their non-disabled teammates on a foot race along the highways of Metro Manila. Photo: CBM-SEAPRO On 3rd December 2011, CBM...
  • December 3rd: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    Sat, 03/12/2011 - 10:39
    On December 3rd 2011, the United Nations and the world celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. CBM and our global partners join this celebration, an initiative to highlight the rights and dignity of Persons with Disabilities worldwide. Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development In 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (...