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Arwa is wearing a CBM UK running t-shirt. She is standing in front of water. She is training for the London Marathon.
April 13, 2026
Meet Team CBM UK taking on the London Marathon
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A man sitting indoors on his bed holding his cane.
March 20, 2026
CBM UK highlights the impact of the government’s cuts to overseas aid on people with disabilities
Less money will mean less access to health services, less access to vital medicines, less access to education and economic opportunities as well as vital humanitarian assistance.
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OPDs, activists and disability-focused NGOs at COP29 attending the informal Disability Caucus meeting. Participants are making the equality sign.
February 27, 2026
Historic Breakthrough: People with Disabilities Win Official Recognition in Global Climate Negotiations
CBM UK is delighted to share a major breakthrough for disability rights and climate justice: the official recognition of the Disability Caucus by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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Batwel, wearing a white shirt stands in front of a church building with his hands in the air.
February 17, 2026
Lent 2026: ‘Loose the chains of injustice’
This Lent 2026, we’re launching a new resource which invites churches, communities, and individuals to learn more about the cycle of poverty and disability, reflect on the injustice of avoidable blindness, and to share our vision of a just world where all people enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
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A woman holding a child on one hip and a bag of food supplement in the other hand stands smiling at the camera.
February 16, 2026
From evidence to impact: Why reducing child malnutrition needs more than supplementation
In poor communities affected by climate change, the rate of malnutrition is high and children with disabilities are especially at risk. CBM’s latest evidence brief shows how a multi-faceted approach can change this.
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A woman in a blue headscarf smiles broadly towards the camera.
January 28, 2026
From evidence to impact: Why mental health matters in Neglected Tropical Diseases
A new CBM UK evidence brief published in time for World NTD Day 2026 demonstrates how holistic interventions significantly improve the mental health and wellbeing of people affected by skin NTDs.
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A man, wearing a Yakkum Emergency Unit tabbard takes a blood pressure reading of a woman sat across the table from him.
January 12, 2026
CBM UK responds to deadly floods in Indonesia
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.
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Henry, wearing a white coat sits in his chair behind some optical equipment.
December 25, 2025
12 Days of Christmas
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.
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A group of women who are members of an Organisation of Persons with Disabilities walk down a path in Kenya.
November 24, 2025
To break the cycle of poverty and disability, inclusive development is not optional
In advance of the UK budget announcement, CBM UK reiterates the vital role that well-targeted, inclusive and locally led UK Aid funding plays.
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Gyles Brandreth
November 19, 2025
Gyles Brandreth supports CBM UK’s Christmas Appeal to help restore children’s sight
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.
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Five people hold the Times Higher Education Award for a girls' inclusive education collaboration. Behind them are the logos of the sponsoring organisations.
November 18, 2025
SAGE project wins Times Higher Education Award for girls’ inclusive education pathway
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.
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A girl wearing a pink and white patterned dress is sat outside under a hut smiling into the camera. She has dark hair pulled back, and has a green eye patch on her left eye. To her left is her brother, wearing a brown and white t-shirt, with short, dark hair, he has a green eye patch on his right eye. This image is being used as part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge.
November 13, 2025
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025: Double Your Donation
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!
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