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At the end of 2025, Indonesia was hit by extreme rainfall linked to Tropical Cyclone Senyar, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. The impact has been devastating. More than 1,000 people lost their lives, and millions were forced from their homes. Together with our local partner, we're responding to support those most at risk, including people with disabilities.

As we look back on 2024, we want to share some of our highlights! To mark the 12 Days of Christmas, we’re delighted to bring you 12 inspiring stories from the year, showcasing the amazing things we’ve been able to achieve alongside our partners and supporters.

In advance of the UK budget announcement, CBM UK reiterates the vital role that well-targeted, inclusive and locally led UK Aid funding plays.

Gyles Brandreth, renowned broadcaster, writer and former MP, is passionately supporting our Christmas campaign, calling on people across the UK to help transform the lives of children living with avoidable blindness in some of the world’s poorest places.

The CBM UK-supported SAGE project has won a Times Higher Education Award, with our project partner The Open University collecting the International Collaboration of the Year Award.

This December, we’re thrilled to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. For one week only, your donation will be doubled, giving your gift twice the impact!

Volunteers Peter and Gill Godber marked an incredible milestone this year – 20 years of volunteering for CBM UK – with an event called ‘Love Your Eyes’ to celebrate World Sight Day!

Adrian Sakwa is the founder of Disability Empowerment Network, a long-term partner of CBM in Bungoma County, Kenya. We caught up with him to discuss his work, the importance of disability inclusion, and how he advocates for change.

Today as we mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we’re celebrating our work with the Kenya Red Cross Society to support people to adapt and thrive in the face of the climate crisis.

This World Mental Health Day we’re reflecting on 25 years of BasicNeeds – a community-based model for delivering mental health care and support – and why strong mental health systems are vital during times of crisis.

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.

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.