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We work alongside people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities, for access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive.

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The Greengrants Disability Rights and Climate Justice Board partners with global disability rights organizations like CBM Global Disability Inclusion to give grants at the intersection of disability and the environment. Read more in this new blog from CBM. cbm-global.org/news/opds-and-…

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Returning to her village after sight-saving surgery, Velena found a large gathering of friends, family & neighbours, all eager to celebrate! Velena said: "I am happy to see my neighbours & my grandchildren. I am happy to see them all again." #SeeTheWay #UKAidMatch Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Returning to her village after sight-saving surgery, Velena found a large gathering of friends, family & neighbours, all eager to celebrate!

Velena said: "I am happy to see my neighbours & my grandchildren. I am happy to see them all again."

#SeeTheWay #UKAidMatch <a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a>
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Meet Cyprien! Thanks to the wonderful partners & supporters of our #UKAidMatch #SeeTheWay Rwanda project, Cyprien is able to see again. He told us: “I can now recognise my wife, my children & my neighbours. I am so happy.” Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #SavingSight #HealthForAll

Meet Cyprien! 

Thanks to the wonderful partners &amp; supporters of our #UKAidMatch #SeeTheWay Rwanda project, Cyprien is able to see again. 

He told us: “I can now recognise my wife, my children &amp; my neighbours. I am so happy.”

<a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a> #SavingSight #HealthForAll
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Together with our brilliant partners & supporters, we protected over 2.1 million people from #NTDs last year! This includes distributing medicines to at-risk communities through our sustainable projects. Together, we’re making a huge impact! 💪🌍 #BeatNTDs

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More than 35,500 people in #Rwanda have received eye health treatment and protection for their vision from a Christian charity. CBM UK raised more than £1.8 million with a UK Aid Match appeal 5 years ago. Sarah Benningon from CBM explains more. Listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/d57…

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CBM UK’s latest blog sheds light on practical approaches for enhancing disability inclusion at grassroots levels. Explore more: shorturl.at/Q5FU0 #DisabilityInclusion

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#DYK❓Of 65 million people with limb amputation, only 20% can get a #Prosthetic? ATscale & CHAI report provides solutions to improve access to #AssistiveTech, enhancing the quality of life for billions of people. 🌐Check the report: ow.ly/H1tt50SWJbU #UnlockTheEveryday

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It’s that #BackToSchool time of year... But there are still over 33 million children with disabilities in low- & middle-income countries who will be missing out, & most of them are girls. Together with our partners, we work to make sure #EveryGirlEverywhere can go to school.

It’s that #BackToSchool time of year... 

But there are still over 33 million children with disabilities in low- &amp; middle-income countries who will be missing out, &amp; most of them are girls. 

Together with our partners, we work to make sure #EveryGirlEverywhere can go to school.
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Like #Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike, we want to make sure that #EveryGirlEverywhere can go to school, dream of her own bright future, and flourish. #Paralympics2024 #Paris2024 #Olympics #DisabiltyInclusion #EducationForAll cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

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It's a house full at the first ever OPD-led regional conference in Africa with over 150 participants in Nairobi 🇰🇪! The 4-day conference is hosted by African Disability Forum (ADF) in collaboration with IDA and Sightsavers and supported by CBM Global Disability Inclusion and Light for the World. #VoicesOfAfrica

It's a house full at the first ever OPD-led regional conference in Africa with over 150 participants in Nairobi 🇰🇪!

The 4-day conference is hosted by <a href="/ADFSecretariat/">African Disability Forum (ADF)</a> in collaboration with IDA and <a href="/Sightsavers/">Sightsavers</a> and supported by <a href="/CBM_Global/">CBM Global Disability Inclusion</a> and <a href="/lftwworldwide/">Light for the World</a>. 

#VoicesOfAfrica
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Why are we engaged in disability data? Disability data is needed to understand the real situation of persons with disabilities, identify gaps that are not addressed through policies & provide examples of success. Learn more: cbm-global.org/news/data-and-… #DisabilityInclusion #Data

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Why does #AssistiveTechnology matter for #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment❓ #AssistiveTech can be transformational for lifelong outcomes! 📝Read the 1st #ThematicBrief from ATscale in accessible versions to explore the link between #ECD and #AT shorturl.at/YvvXU

Why does #AssistiveTechnology matter for #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment❓ #AssistiveTech can be transformational for lifelong outcomes!

📝Read the 1st #ThematicBrief from ATscale in accessible versions to explore the link between #ECD and #AT shorturl.at/YvvXU
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🇰🇪The African Pre-GDS Summit is now underway in Nairobi. Jose Viera our interim Executive Director, greets Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya at the opening session. Join us for live updates to hear #VoicesOfAfrica #CommitToChange

🇰🇪The African Pre-GDS Summit is now underway in Nairobi.

Jose Viera our interim Executive Director, greets Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya at the opening session.

Join us for live updates to hear #VoicesOfAfrica 

#CommitToChange
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📢 Big news from the African Pre Summit! An MoU has been signed between the African Disability Forum (ADF) and African Disability Alliance to advance advocacy for the ratification and implementation of the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol. 🤝A landmark towards enhanced inclusion in the continent!

📢 Big news from the African Pre Summit!

An MoU has been signed between the <a href="/ADFSecretariat/">African Disability Forum (ADF)</a> and African Disability Alliance to advance advocacy for the ratification and implementation of the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol. 

🤝A landmark towards enhanced inclusion in the continent!