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World Water Day – New approach to tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria
Wednesday, 22nd March, 2023Find out moreThis World Water Day, we are highlighting the need to improve access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to treat and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases, and introducing our new project in Nigeria.
World Hearing Day 2023 - Improving hearing care in Zambia
Wednesday, 1st March, 2023Find out more13 audiology technicians and 127 nurses have been trained in ear and hearing healthcare and 106 health facilities equipped, so that more people living with hearing loss get the support they need.
Mark’s 200-mile cycle challenge to save sight
Monday, 20th February, 2023Find out moreMark Greenwood from Norfolk is set to embark on a gruelling 200-mile cycle challenge to raise vital funds to help others facing avoidable blindness in poorer parts of the world.
Listen to our sight-saving BBC Radio 4 appeal presented by Gyles Brandreth
Monday, 13th February, 2023Find out moreDon’t miss our BBC Radio 4 appeal this week, presented by author, broadcaster and long-time CBM supporter Gyles Brandreth.
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth to present BBC Radio 4 appeal
Sunday, 22nd January, 2023Find out moreWe are delighted to announce that broadcaster, author and long-time CBM supporter Gyles Brandreth will present a BBC Radio 4 appeal to raise vital funds for our sight-saving work on 12th February.
Playtime for children at CoRSU Hospital in Uganda
Tuesday, 17th January, 2023Find out moreAt CoRSU Hospital in Uganda, children are now enjoying a colourful new playground, thanks to CBM supporters and funding from The National Lottery Community Fund…
Nigeria passes new Mental Health Act
Wednesday, 11th January, 2023Find out moreWe celebrate alongside our local partner, Nigerian Mental Health, the passing of this new law which establishes human rights protections for people with mental health conditions.
A Christmas message from Diane Louise Jordan
Thursday, 22nd December, 2022Find out moreThanks to our generous supporters, 8-year-old Yogendra has had cataract surgery and can see again!
See The Way: UK Optometrist delivers Low Vision training in Rwanda
Tuesday, 6th December, 2022Find out moreCBM’s Northern Ireland Committee volunteer and Optometrist, Jonathan Jackson recently visited Kabgayi Eye Unit in Rwanda, to train eye health professionals to deliver quality Low Vision services to rural communities…
Let’s End Disability Stigma: New film for International Day of People with Disabilities
Friday, 2nd December, 2022Find out moreWe are launching a new video on International Day of People with Disabilities, to kick off our campaign: Let’s End Disability Stigma. The short film features people with disabilities and CBM partners around the world talking about…