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Three ways to support your mental health: World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday, 10th October, 2022Find out moreToday is World Mental Health Day – with a focus this year on making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority. To mark the day, Edwin Mburu, a Mental Health Champion from Kenya, shares three top tips for good mental health…
Malawi eliminates trachoma
Thursday, 22nd September, 2022Find out moreThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that Malawi has become the fourth African country to eliminate trachoma – the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
CBM UK gives thanks for the life of Her Majesty The Queen
Friday, 9th September, 2022Find out moreCBM UK gives thanks for the life of HM the Queen.
Kenya drought worsens putting millions at risk of starvation
Tuesday, 6th September, 2022Find out moreBack-to-back droughts since 2020 have left 3.5 million people facing devastating hunger in Kenya – and the situation continues to worsen. CBM is working with local partners to support the most vulnerable people.
New report highlights impact of climate crisis on people with disabilities in Madagascar
Friday, 19th August, 2022Find out moreOn World Humanitarian Day – 19 August – CBM Global and the Global Green Grants fund have launched a new report on the impact of the climate crisis in Madagascar, focussing on the impact on people with disabilities.
Support for Light up Lives appeal hits target
Monday, 15th August, 2022Find out moreThe incredible response of supporters to our Light up Lives gift-match appeal earlier this year has enabled CBM UK to secure all of the £125,000 match funding pledged by a group of generous funders.
34 people See the Way to a brighter future after a weekend of sight-restoring surgery
Wednesday, 29th June, 2022Find out more34 people from rural Byumba District in Rwanda can see again, after a visit from a specialist eye health team to carry out sight-restoring cataract operations. The outreach clinic in May was part of CBM UK’s See the Way project…
Families on the verge of starvation in Kenya food crisis
Monday, 20th June, 2022Find out moreKenya is facing widespread food shortages amidst its worst drought in 40 years, and people with disabilities are among those hardest hit. CBM is working with our partners to provide urgent support.
Working together to #EndFistula
Monday, 23rd May, 2022Find out moreThis International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, we’re highlighting the work of our partners in Nigeria, and celebrating dedicated healthcare workers like fistula nurse Victoria, who are working to prevent fistula…
Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton voices support for women living with fistula
Saturday, 21st May, 2022Find out moreDame Penelope Wilton has spoken out about the devastating impact of fistula on women and girls living in lower income countries, like Nigeria, ahead of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (23 May).