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Apply for CBM ophthalmology scholarship

CBM is offering 11 postgraduate ophthalmology scholarships for African doctors for the 2025/2026 academic year to enhance eye care in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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CBM recognised with two awards

CBM is awarded for supporting persons with disabilities during humanitarian crises in Bangladesh and for the Peek Vision software for eye health in Africa.

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Egypt eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

Egypt has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 7th country in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region and the 27th globally to achieve this milestone.

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CBM EU programmatic partnership

CBM has been granted the humanitarian partnership certificate by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). Based on this status as an official humanitarian partner for the period 2021-2027, CBM is considered eligible for humanitarian aid funding by DG ECHO.

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CBM Annual Report 2024

Strong partnerships deliver inclusive services to 80 million people

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Ethiopia launches first paediatric eye unit

The €1,149,318 project was funded by RTL/Lions Deutschland and supported by Christian Blind Mission and the Ministry of Health.

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CBM and EU launch project in Nigeria

With funding support from the European Commission, CBM has launched a three-year project to strengthen disability rights in Nigeria.

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Ear and hearing care

BMZ supports ear health in Cameroon

CBM and BMZ partner to deliver critical preventive care and treatment for ear diseases and hearing loss.

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Leading in disability inclusive development

CBM is an international development and humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the world's poorest countries. With an estimated 1.3 billion people with significant disabilities worldwide, the need for inclusive development is more critical than ever. Nearly 80% of these persons live in low- and middle-income countries, where access to basic services and opportunities is often limited.

Our efforts are vital because persons with disabilities face many barriers, including inaccessible health facilities, which are up to six times more difficult to navigate. In addition, children with disabilities, who number nearly 240 million worldwide, are often denied basic rights and opportunities such as education and healthcare. Join us in creating an inclusive world where all persons with disabilities can enjoy their human rights and reach their full potential.

The work we do

With over 115 years of experience working alongside persons with disabilities globally, we strive to remove the barriers that marginalise them in low and middle-income countries of the world.

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Our impact in 2024

• 80.2 mln people supported in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

• 330 aid projects funded in 37 countries worldwide.

• Over 115 years of experience in inclusive development.

• 206 local partner organisations for sustainable project implementation.

Established paths and strong partnerships

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Project insights

CBM's project work is characterised by sustainable infrastructure, selected local partners and cooperation with professional donors – get to know our projects.

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