CBM Christian Blind Mission
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We are an international Christian development organisation working for an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities achieve their full potential.
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The Kitwe Teaching Eye Hospital, in collaboration with CBM Christian Blind Mission and RTL, is addressing the high demand for specialised paediatric care at the regional tertiary hospital in Zambia 🇿🇲 by constructing a dedicated pediatric eye unit. #InclusiveEyeCare #EyeHealthForAll.
Honored to receive the Golden Award from IVY BRAILLE FOUNDATION for our commitment to supporting individuals with visual impairments. A proud moment for Mengo Hospital, represented by our Medical Director, Dr. Simon Peter Nsingo.Thanks to our Partners CBM Inclusive Eye Health CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission in Deutschland #MengoCares
#AssistiveTechnology is crucial for upholding #HumanRights, such as full participation, employment, quality education + cultural engagement. It's not just a benefit-it's a right! States must ensure this through #SocialProtection. #Inclusion #Equality socialprotection.org WHO disability
Thrilled to announce that CBM Christian Blind Mission Kenya 🇰🇪 has been awarded Honorary Membership by the Africa Ophthalmology Council African Ophthalmology Council (AOC) first ever in-person scientific Congress. We are proud to continue supporting national efforts to strengthen eye health systems in Kenya 🇰🇪.
In an enriching webinar organised by ATscale + CHAI, a recently published report on assistive products was presented that aims to address market failures - #CBM also contributed intensively to its creation: atscalepartnership.org/news/2024/6/3/… World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Summit Global Rehabilitation Alliance
Today the Paralympic Games start in Paris! 🏅 Let's raise awareness of the urgent need for increased access to assistive technology globally – so that everyone can unlock their full potential and take part in the sports they love. #UnlockTheEveryday #Paralympics2024
1⃣ day to go! join Johan Willems, Senior Global NTD Programme Manager CBM Christian Blind Mission, & other panellists for the GONE webinar on Burundi's 🇧🇮 ongoing Oncho elimination efforts. 🗓️3 Sept⏲️ 2.00 - 3:30 CET 🎤 English & French. Click here to register now🔽 who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
This week CBM is at the 2024 African Disability Forum Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The event offers exciting opportunities to work with regional partners to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in #Africa #VoicesOfAfrica Sightsavers African Disability Forum (ADF) International Disability Alliance (IDA)
CBM Global Disability Inclusion CBM Christian Blind Mission International Disability Alliance (IDA) African Disability Forum (ADF) Global Programme on Disability Inclusion Bundesentwicklungsministerium FCDO Inclusive UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 UNICEF Africa As part of the African Pre Summit, we hosted a high-level side meeting with dignitaries to ensure #VoicesOfAfrica are central as we advance the #GDS2025 commitments.
📢 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!
📢Insightful webinar, expert panelists & strong turnout of participants 📢 If you missed the findings from our Assistive Products Market Report with speakers from @CHAI, CBM Christian Blind Mission, VisionSpring, & Government of #Cambodia 👉 ow.ly/LIZ150Th7C9 #UnLockTheEveryday