Blogs

At COP30 this week, governments are meeting to commit to action on the climate crisis. Important steps have already taken place at previous COPs, but there is still much more to do – especially to include people with disabilities in climate action.

As we approach COP30 this year in Brazil, CBM UK reflects on what COP is, why it’s important, and what it means for people with disabilities across the world.

At CBM UK, we believe in taking eye health right into the heart of communities. That’s why our new project with our partner IcFEM in Bungoma County, Kenya is making it easier to diagnose, refer, and treat people living across the county. A team recently visited the project to see how investing in local outreach is driving lasting change.

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.

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.

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.

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 we look back on the Global Disability Summit 2025, we reflect on the summit’s achievements, our new commitments, and the need to defend disability rights in an uncertain world.