CBM UK works alongside people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest places, bringing change where it is needed most. Together with fantastic local partners, and as part of a global federation, we are working in 26 countries to break the cycle of poverty and disability.
Find out more about some of the countries CBM UK is working in.
Cox’s Bazar is the world’s largest refugee camp. Together with our partners in Bangladesh, we work with people with disabilities to access healthcare and community support in the camp.
In Indonesia, the quality of health care varies hugely, and access is a persistent problem for poor communities and the millions of people with disabilities. We work with people with disabilities to access vital healthcare, job opportunities and education.
In recent years, Kenya has experienced its worst drought in decades. We work with local partners to provide vital emergency aid and support community mental health work.
Madagascar is experiencing its worst drought in four decades. We work with local partners to provide disability inclusive emergency aid, education for children with disabilities and eyecare.
Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries and is regularly at risk of natural disasters. We’re to help people access eye health, earn a living, and ensure people with disabilities are include in emergency response in a crisis.
Economic inequality in Nigeria has reached extreme levels, despite being the largest economy in Africa. We work with local partners to prevent blindness, support disability inclusion and improve health care.
Two million people in Zimbabwe live with vision loss. We work with local partners to prevent blindness, improve health, and help children with disabilities to go to school.
