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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.

At CBM UK ( Global Disability Inclusion) we are deeply concerned by the UK Government decision to cut its contribution to international development aid.

In 2020, you donated an amazing £1,320,921 for people in Malawi to See the Way to a brighter future. Every pound was then matched by the UK government through the UK Aid Match scheme. This funding delivered a three-year project to improve access to eye health services in rural districts in Malawi.

CBM UK is delighted to have supported the development of a transformative e-learning course which promotes the use of inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies.

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.

This December, we’re so excited to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge – where for one week only your donations will be doubled!

We’re delighted to announce that our CEO Kirsty Smith has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development.

On the 22nd October Tropical Cyclone Trami brought destructive winds and torrential rain across the Philippines resulting in widespread flooding and landslides.

People with disabilities, especially those living in poverty, are among the hardest hit by climate change. As COP29 begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, we're joining our partners to call for people with disabilities to have a seat at the negotiating table.

Marking World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024, the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) Inclusive Safeguarding Task Group have published a new paper entitled ‘Safeguarding, Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability’.

Cellist Joseph Reynolds and pianist James Williams are performing in two concerts in central Cambridge this month to raise awareness of World Sight Day, and raise funds for CBM’s vital sight-saving work. Everyone is welcome to attend these free concerts, with a retiring collection for CBM.

This World Sight Day, CBM UK is helping to focus the world’s attention on the importance of eyecare. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) organise World Sight Day each year, with IAPB members (like CBM) standing together to raise awareness of the importance of eye healthcare.