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September 13, 2024
“I left working in a major hospital and entered the world of global eye health.”
When CBM Global’s Inclusive Eye Health Advisor, Poonam Shah visited CBM UK she told us more about her role and how she came to work in the world of global eye health.
September 9, 2024
Join hundreds of churches holding a service to support Christian Blind Mission Sunday on 13 October
This year, Christian Blind Mission Sunday will be held on 13 October – a week after World Sight Day (Thursday 10 October). Churches across the country will join CBM in prayer and reflection for people affected by avoidable blindness.
August 21, 2024
Our top three recommendations for UK Aid Match grant holders in supporting and improving disability inclusion within their projects
When CBM UK's Dorota Kachniarz met with Emma Hayward from Mannion Daniels, she shared her top three tips for supporting and improving disability inclusion in international development projects.
August 19, 2024
See the Way Rwanda: Restoring Sight, Renewing Lives
Our See the Way Rwanda project has delivered eye health services to 35,608 people, providing treatment and protecting their vision
August 15, 2024
Emergency Appeal: Zimbabwe faces worsening food crisis due to droughts
Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, leaving 7.6 million in urgent need of food and medical supplies – and the situation continues to worsen. CBM is working with local partners to support the most vulnerable people.
August 12, 2024
Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike champions CBM UK’s Every Girl, Everywhere campaign
Paralympic wheelchair racer, disability activist and CBM UK Ambassador, Anne Wafula Strike adds her voice to our Every Girl, Everywhere campaign to ensure that every girl, everywhere has the opportunity to go to school.
August 8, 2024
How can we build in disability inclusion at grassroots levels?
A recent discussion with our three Actions for Change partners, in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal, reflected on simple, practical and effective approaches for grassroots disability inclusion.
July 25, 2024
Supporting education for girls with disabilities in Zimbabwe
Identifying and addressing the barriers to learning for girls with disabilities in Zimbabwe
July 18, 2024
Real change must promote a truly inclusive approach that Leaves No One Behind
With a significant shift in UK politics, we consider what must be prioritised in the coming months and years in international development
July 5, 2024
Unlocking the Everyday with Assistive Technology
2.5 billion people – that’s 1 in 3 of us – need some form of assistive technology (AT) such as wheelchairs, prostheses, hearing aids or digital support services
June 26, 2024
Gill Godber from Cambridge wins Volunteer of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce that Gill Godber from Cambridge has won the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising!
June 17, 2024
Climate Finance must include communities most impacted by climate change
At the Conference of States Parties (COSP), CBM Global joined with others to discuss the importance of disability inclusive climate finance.