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Penelope Wilton adds her voice to end avoidable blindness - World Sight Day
Tuesday, 9th October, 2018Find out moreTo mark World Sight Day (11th October), we are launching a new film featuring actress Dame Penelope Wilton, highlighting CBM’s work to prevent avoidable blindness in the world’s poorest places.
Disaster response mobile app is finalist in digital awards
Friday, 5th October, 2018Find out moreThe Humanitarian Hands On Tool (HHOT), CBM’s mobile app to help aid workers include people with disabilities in disaster response, is a finalist in this year’s Drum Awards for the Digital Industries.
‘Let there be light’ concert in Cambridge to support people living with blinding conditions in the world’s poorest places
Thursday, 4th October, 2018Find out moreThree groups of musicians from East Anglia will be holding a concert in Cambridge, on 20th October, raising awareness and funds for the work of CBM to support people living with blinding conditions in the world’s poorest communities.
Scotland's Development Minister visits CBM project in Zambia
Thursday, 27th September, 2018Find out moreOn 24 September, Scotland’s Minister for International Development, Ben Macpherson, visited CBM’s ear and hearing care programme in Zambia’s capital city of Lusaka to see how Scottish support is transforming lives.
Art exhibition in Cambridge to support people living with mental health conditions in the world’s poorest places
Monday, 17th September, 2018Find out moreCBM and BasicNeeds will be holding a free art exhibition in Cambridge, from 1st-13th October, raising awareness and funds to support people living with mental health conditions in the world’s poorest communities.
Typhoon Mangkhut: Emergency support for people with disabilities
Monday, 17th September, 2018Find out morePrime Minister recognises CBM UK’s Andy Pyott with a Points of Light award
Thursday, 16th August, 2018Find out moreToday, Prime Minister Theresa May, has awarded CBM UK’s Dr Andy Pyott with a Points of Light award for his incredible efforts to support the world’s forgotten people.
Rohingya crisis update: the rains have arrived
Thursday, 9th August, 2018Find out moreRohingya refugees, who fled violence in Myanmar to seek safety in Bangladesh face a new threat as the monsoon season brings heavy rains, leading to dangerous landslides and flash floods.
Christian leaders endorse Christian Blind Mission Sunday and new free resources available
Monday, 30th July, 2018Find out moreCBM is inviting churches to take part in Christian Blind Mission Sunday on 14th October 2018, helping prevent childhood blindness and restore sight in the world’s poorest places.