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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a great friend and colleague, Chris Ogoshi, the Chief Executive at HANDS – CBM UK’s dedicated partner in Nigeria…

People with disabilities, especially those living in poverty, are among those hardest hit by climate change. This week, we will be sharing stories of climate impact from people living with disabilities…

We are delighted to announce our part in Climate Just Communities, a new initiative seeking climate justice in communities severely impacted by climate change. Funded by the Scottish Government, CBM UK will provide disability inclusive

CBM is delighted to be showcasing the innovative Arclight at the 2023 Disability Innovation Summit this week, with our long-term partner Dr Andrew Blaikie, Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the University of St Andrews.

The Chiltern Circle, a dedicated Catholic group connected with the Catenian Association, have raised a wonderful £4,697 to transform lives in the world’s poorest places. 

Brian Hall served as Chair of Trustees from 1997 to 2014, playing a hugely influential role in establishing CBM UK. It is with great sadness that we announce his death in July this year.  

The great success of two recently concluded projects shows that economic empowerment can increase the inclusion of people with disabilities and have important benefits for social status and wellbeing.

On a recent project visit to Zimbabwe, we met with our partners LOREWO, an organisation of people with disabilities working to supply, maintain and repair wheelchairs and assistive devices.

Last month, CBM UK’s CEO, Kirsty Smith and Senior Programme Officer, Theresa Baird visited Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services of Uganda (CoRSU) hospital to witness first-hand the difference this project is making

Young people with disabilities in Jakarta are developing their businesses thanks to CBM’s Futuremakers project, in partnership with the Mien R Uno Foundation (MRUF) and funded by Standard Chartered Foundation.