cbm focuses on practical, dignity-led support that restores health, removes barriers, and creates lasting change for people with disabilities.
cbm works alongside communities and trusted local partners to support people with disabilities, prevent avoidable blindness, and respond in times of crisis.
cbm works alongside people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion and create lasting change.
Together, we remove barriers, expand access to essential services, and help build the conditions for lasting, meaningful change.
Guided by our Christian values and more than 115 years of experience, we partner with local organisations to deliver life-changing programmes that restore health, open opportunities, and build inclusive communities.
cbm works alongside people with disabilities in the world's poorest places to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion.
Together, we remove barriers and expand access to essential services so people with disabilities can realise their potential and participate fully in society.
Guided by our Christian values and more than 115 years of experience, we partner with local organisations to deliver life-changing programmes that restore health, open opportunities, and help build a more inclusive world.
Millions of people are living with avoidable blindness, unable to work, learn, or live independently – yet many conditions, like cataracts, can be treated with simple, cost-effective surgery. Working with local partners, we provide essential eye care, train healthcare workers, and reach remote communities through outreach services, restoring sight and independence.
We also work to prevent blindness before it begins by tackling diseases like river blindness and improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. These vital interventions protect vision, reduce infection, and help build healthier, more resilient communities.
Access to safe, timely surgery and rehabilitation can transform a life. For people living with conditions such as obstetric fistula, clubfoot or physical disabilities, treatment brings not only healing, but renewed dignity and hope.
We support specialist surgery, rehabilitation services, and long-term care – helping people regain mobility, independence, and the ability to participate fully in their families and communities.
People with disabilities are often excluded from education, employment, and community life. We work to change this – partnering with communities, organisations, and governments to remove barriers and promote inclusion.
From inclusive education to livelihood opportunities, our work helps ensure people with disabilities are not left behind, but are valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.
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In emergencies, people with disabilities are often among the most vulnerable – yet they are frequently overlooked in humanitarian responses.
We work to ensure that emergency relief and recovery efforts are inclusive and accessible to all. Through local partners, we provide essential support, protect dignity, and help communities rebuild in ways that include everyone.
Our work is not just about funding activity. It is about helping create practical, sustainable change through trusted local relationships, long-term commitment, and a clear focus on dignity and inclusion.
Your support helps make possible:
This is how your gift creates lasting impact – by helping people with disabilities access the care, opportunities, and inclusion they need to thrive.
Our work takes shape in different ways depending on the place, the need, and the local context. The challenges people face – and the opportunities for change – can look very different from one community to the next.”.
Across regions such as the Pacific, Africa, and Asia, we partner with local organisations and communities to deliver support that is relevant, practical, and grounded in real needs.
Your gift will become part of something bigger – reaching people you may never meet, but whose lives will be transformed because you chose to act.
Please give today and help bring hope, healing, and inclusion to those who need it most.
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Behind every programme are people, families, and communities working toward a brighter future. These stories show how local partnerships and practical support are helping create lasting change around the world.
Cataract surgery restores Kyle’s sight, allowing him to return to school and play basketball again.
Life-changing surgery restores Mary’s dignity, health, and hope for a new beginning.
Miandra is quickly becoming sociable after only a few months of inclusive education.
Supporting people, like Julius, with disabilities through emergency relief.