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Emily standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a backpack.
June 23, 2025
Changing lives through education and eye health in Zimbabwe
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.
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Lots of hands together on a table touching a document.
June 16, 2025
Why is debt relief important for disability inclusion?
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?
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Kirsty Smith, wearing black, stands outside and smiles into the camera.
June 14, 2025
Chief Executive, Kirsty Smith awarded OBE for services to people living with disabilities overseas
CBM UK is proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Kirsty Smith, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding services to people living with disabilities overseas.
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Kirsty Smith at Downing College Cambridge presenting
June 6, 2025
CBM UK hosts an inspiring evening at Downing College, Cambridge for ambitious World in Focus
CBM UK hosted an impactful event called ‘A World in Focus’ at Downing College, Cambridge, on 5th June. Sponsored by Ciconi Ltd, the evening offered a special opportunity for guests to connect, reflect, and be inspired by real stories of transformation from our global eye care programmes.
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May 14, 2025
CBM UK calls on the International Development Minister to support the most marginalised
Yesterday (13th May), the Minister for International Development acknowledged to the International Development Committee that the recently announced cuts to UK Aid will have significant consequences. We are extremely concerned that millions living in extreme poverty will be hit harder and inequalities exacerbated.
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The CBM Global delegation in front of a backdrop with the Global Disabiloty Summit logo alongside the logos of sponsoring organisations.
April 28, 2025
Reflections on the Global Disability Summit 2025: Amplifying Voices and UK Commitments
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.
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Ram Maya, sitting outside next to a man who is listening and taking notes.
April 23, 2025
CBM UK launches project to support financial inclusion in Nepal
We are excited to announce the launch of our new project: Financial Autonomy of persons with Disabilities through Agriculture (FAIDA) – a four-year initiative aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for people with disabilities in Chitwan District, Nepal.
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Leginat sits on the floor outside her home next to her daughter who is kneeling in prayer.
April 13, 2025
Holy Week 2025
Join us this Holy Week as we reflect on Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, death, and resurrection. For each day in Holy Week, we have written a short prayer for reflection.
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Photo of the Bodleian Library in Oxford with blue skies in the background.
March 31, 2025
CBM UK at the Skoll World Forum 2025
This week we’ll be at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford connecting with leaders, innovators, and social entrepreneurs from across the world to discuss how we can achieve large-scale and lasting social change.
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Group photo at the IDDC general assembly - the participants are wearing t-shirts which spell out "Hold the Line!!!"
March 26, 2025
CBM UK participates in two important disability inclusion events
We are excited to participate in two important disability inclusion events, taking place in Berlin over the next few weeks. Together with our partners, we hope to shape inclusive policies and ensure that disability inclusion remains a global priority.
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March 12, 2025
Gyles Brandreth supports our World in Focus campaign to end avoidable sight loss
Gyles Brandreth, renowned broadcaster and writer, is passionately supporting our World in Focus campaign, highlighting the urgent need to address the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with sight loss today.
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CBM UK Advocacy Director Mark Barrell with fellow speakers at the Faith Pavilion to speak about the Climate Just Communities initiative. The speakers are sat in front of a screen and beside a CBM UK banner.
March 10, 2025
Promoting Disability Inclusive Climate Justice – CBM Global at COP29
In our new blog Mark Barrell, our Director of Advocacy and Influencing reflects on last year’s COP29 and looks forward to the urgent need for more disability inclusive climate action.
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