Blogs

In this post for World Sight Day, we’ll break down 5 of the most common myths about avoidable blindness – and share the facts that could help restore sight and change lives.

CBM UK Head of Marketing Mark Housden visited Kenya as part of a new project with IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital that is supporting people with sight loss in the region – particularly those in remote communities.

This year, Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sunday falls on 12 October, the first Sunday after World Sight Day on 9 October. Churches across the country are invited to join CBM in prayer and reflection for people living with avoidable blindness.

Here are 10 powerful ways your donation is creating lasting change for people living with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest places.

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people worldwide – often in the poorest, most remote communities. These diseases don’t make headlines, but their impact is devastating causing blindness, disability, disfigurement and immense suffering.

In 2024, CBM UK was awarded €1.2 million funding by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to launch a new advocacy project called: Rights in Action – Strong Connected Organisations of Persons with Disabilities for Inclusive Advocacy. 

CBM UK Programme Manager Emma Symonds visited our Actions for Change project in Bangladesh and saw the great work by our Organisation of People with Disabilities (OPD) partner, National Grassroots Disability Organisation (NGDO), to build resilience for people with disabilities affected by disasters and climate change.

Fundraising for CBM UK is a powerful way to support life-changing work – and it's easier than you think. Whether you're fundraising solo, with friends, or at work, here are 10 fun and effective ideas to get you started.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to leave a gift in your Will, what it means for your chosen charity, and how your legacy can help transform lives.

Burundi has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem – a major milestone in the global fight against preventable blindness.

In May, I was fortunate to be able to visit our ongoing project, supporting quality integrated inclusive education and eye health in Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe, funded by CBM UK.

As the climate crisis deepens and aid cuts begin to bite, what role does debt relief have to play in promoting inclusion and justice for the 1.3 billion people across the world with disabilities?