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A young African woman in a white headscarf looks to the side with a smile on her face.
March 5, 2026
Preventing obstetric fistula: Why safe childbirth remains out of reach for many women
This International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on the lack of access to safe childbirth for all women – particularly the world's most marginalised women.
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A man and a woman hold hands in the South of Madagascar
January 7, 2026
Hope, partnership and impact: setting our intention for 2026
As we embark on a new year, a devotion from CBM UK trustee Jim Ackers reminds to stay courageous in challenging times.
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December 12, 2025
Beyond COP30: where to from here for disability inclusive climate action?
As the activity from COP30 starts to fade, here's how we maintain the momentum on disability inclusive climate action.
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4 advent candles as part of a wreath.
November 25, 2025
Advent 2025 – reflecting on waiting
The season of Advent offers Christians around the world an opportunity to reflect and anticipate the coming of Christmas which marks the birth of Jesus. This Advent, at CBM UK, we're remembering all those around the world who are waiting, especially people with disabilities.
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A young boy from Nepal, who was living with avoidable blindness, smiling with an eye patch on after cataract surgery.
November 24, 2025
What is avoidable blindness?
At CBM UK, we’re working to end avoidable blindness and ensure that no one loses their sight simply because they cannot afford or cannot access treatment.
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Dorcas stands in a kitchen garden, watering plants with a watering can.
November 11, 2025
COP30: Five calls from the disability movement
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.
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A woman stands in a greenhouse, reaching out to a plant. A man is stood next to her.
November 6, 2025
What is COP30 and why does it matter for people with disabilities?
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.
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The members of a Local Transformation Unit are sat down outside, listening to one member who is stood up.
October 20, 2025
Taking eye health into the heart of communities
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.
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Juliana wears a patch over her right eye following cataract surgery.
October 3, 2025
5 common myths about avoidable blindness this World Sight Day
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.
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Benedetta, who had cataract surgery to treat her sight loss, standing in her home village in rural Kenya.
October 2, 2025
Restoring sight loss in rural Kenya
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.
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A child hugging her mum.
September 15, 2025
10 ways your donation creates long-term change
Here are 10 powerful ways your donation is creating lasting change for people living with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest places.
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a man stood using a pump to draw water.
August 18, 2025
How CBM UK is fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
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.
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