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CBM Christian Blind Mission

@cbmworldwide

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 #GDS2025 takes place next week. Hear from Michael Herbst, CBM’s Head of Advocacy, as he shares why this summit matters and how #CBM will be involved 🌍🎥 Global Disability Summit

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🌍 Wherever You Are, Be Part of #GDS2025! The #CivilSocietyForum (CSF) kicks off on 1 April, followed by the Global Disability Summit on 2–3 April. If you can’t be in Berlin, you can still be part of the conversation. Find the livestream links here⬇️

🌍 Wherever You Are, Be Part of #GDS2025!

The #CivilSocietyForum (CSF) kicks off on 1 April, followed by the Global Disability Summit on 2–3 April. If you can’t be in Berlin, you can still be part of the conversation.

Find the livestream links here⬇️
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🌍 Visit the DiDRRN Booth at #GDS2025! 📍 Hall 3, B11 (next to CBM) 📅 1–3 April 2025 Discover practical, inclusive solutions for DRR & climate action. Meet OPDs & changemakers driving real impact! #DisabilityInclusion #DRR

🌍 Visit the DiDRRN Booth at #GDS2025!

📍 Hall 3, B11 (next to CBM)
📅 1–3 April 2025

Discover practical, inclusive solutions for DRR & climate action. Meet OPDs & changemakers driving real impact! 

#DisabilityInclusion #DRR
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We are at the #GDS2025 Civil Society Forum today 📣Throughout the Global Disability Summit you can come to our booth to explore our Inclusive Participation Toolbox and learn more about our work. Global Disability Summit #CommitToChange #Inclusion

We are at the #GDS2025 Civil Society Forum today 📣Throughout the Global Disability Summit you can come to our booth to explore our Inclusive Participation Toolbox and learn more about our work. <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a> #CommitToChange #Inclusion
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How can we ensure that humanitarian action is #DisabilityInclusive? Join this #GDS2025 side event run by the Disability Reference Group (DRG) on the role of financing when realising commitments to #DisabilityInclusive humanitarian action 🤝 Global Disability Summit

How can we ensure that humanitarian action is #DisabilityInclusive? Join this #GDS2025 side event run by the Disability Reference Group (DRG) on the role of financing when realising commitments to #DisabilityInclusive humanitarian action 🤝 <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a>
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At #GDS2025, #CBM is presenting the Silent Tears exhibition, which sheds a light on the violence faced by #WomenWithDisabilities. The exhibition tells the stories of women who have survived violence, highlighting their resilience and strength ♀️ Global Disability Summit

At #GDS2025, #CBM is presenting the Silent Tears exhibition, which sheds a light on the violence faced by #WomenWithDisabilities. The exhibition tells the stories of women who have survived violence, highlighting their resilience and strength ♀️ <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a>
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📢 Just Launched: The Global Disability Inclusion Report Development without inclusion deepens inequalities. Persons with disabilities face higher mortality in disasters, live shorter lives as many countries spend <0.1% of GDP on inclusion. Full report 👉bit.ly/4cc9eTw

📢 Just Launched: The Global Disability Inclusion Report

Development without inclusion deepens inequalities. Persons with disabilities face higher mortality in disasters, live shorter lives as many countries spend &lt;0.1% of GDP on inclusion.

Full report 👉bit.ly/4cc9eTw
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#PoliticalParticipation is a powerful tool for empowerment 🗳️At #GDS2025, #CBM, Adenauer-Stiftung المجلس الأعلى لحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة (HCD) and the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired organised a discussion on how inclusive political systems can drive change for persons with disabilities Global Disability Summit

#PoliticalParticipation is a powerful tool for empowerment 🗳️At #GDS2025, #CBM, <a href="/KASonline/">Adenauer-Stiftung</a> <a href="/HCDJORDAN/">المجلس الأعلى لحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة (HCD)</a> and the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired organised a discussion on how inclusive political systems can drive change for persons with disabilities <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a>
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Global Disability Summit International Disability Alliance (IDA) CBM Christian Blind Mission Bundesentwicklungsministerium UNICEF Self-advocates from our network made an Easy to Understand Summary of the Global Disability Inclusion Report. Everyone should be able to engage with the report—including people with intellectual disabilities. 🔗: inclusion-international.org/news-item/maki… #GDS2025 Global Disability Summit International Disability Alliance (IDA)

<a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a> <a href="/IDA_CRPD_Forum/">International Disability Alliance (IDA)</a> <a href="/cbmWorldwide/">CBM Christian Blind Mission</a> <a href="/BMZ_Bund/">Bundesentwicklungsministerium</a> <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> Self-advocates from our network made an Easy to Understand Summary of the Global Disability Inclusion Report.

Everyone should be able to engage with the report—including people with intellectual disabilities.

🔗: inclusion-international.org/news-item/maki…

#GDS2025 <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a> <a href="/IDA_CRPD_Forum/">International Disability Alliance (IDA)</a>
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Happy to be part of the launch of the Global Disability Inclusion Report (#GDIR) at the #GDS2025. We're proud to have contributed to this report, driving action for a more #Inclusive world 🌍Come and pick up a copy at CBM’s booth bit.ly/4cc9eTw

Happy to be part of the launch of the Global Disability Inclusion Report (#GDIR) at the #GDS2025. We're proud to have contributed to this report, driving action for a more #Inclusive world 🌍Come and pick up a copy at CBM’s booth bit.ly/4cc9eTw
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“There should be an intersectional lens in terms of looking at disability.” 💬 At the #GDS2025, we spoke with Shiela May Aggarao, our CBID co-trainer from the Philippines, on advocacy, feminist perspectives, and why sustainable funding & accountability matter. #CommitToChange

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“Persons with disabilities are the better experts on disability rights.” Silvia Quan from El Colectivo Vida Independiente de Guatemala reminded us at the #GDS2025 why spaces like the Summit matter - to have direct contact with governments, and to push for real change worldwide 🌐 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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CBM Christian Blind Mission recently marked the closeout of the Vision Impact Project (VIP) in Vihiga and Bomet Counties, Kenya 🇰🇪. The events brought together dignitaries and partners to celebrate milestones, share learnings and reflect on the lasting impact of the project on #EyeHealthForAll

<a href="/cbmWorldwide/">CBM Christian Blind Mission</a> recently marked the closeout of the Vision Impact Project (VIP) in Vihiga and Bomet Counties, Kenya 🇰🇪. The events brought together dignitaries and partners to celebrate milestones, share learnings and reflect on the lasting impact of the project on #EyeHealthForAll
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At the Vision Impact Project annual review meeting in Kenya 🇰🇪, Joy Koech, CBM Christian Blind Mission’s Head of Inclusive Health Programmes, highlighted the project's significant impact. With over 4 million people screened and treated, VIP has become a lasting legacy for all. #EyeHealthForAll

At the Vision Impact Project annual review meeting in Kenya 🇰🇪, Joy Koech, <a href="/cbmWorldwide/">CBM Christian Blind Mission</a>’s Head of Inclusive Health Programmes, highlighted the project's significant impact.
With over 4 million people screened and treated, VIP has become a lasting legacy for all. #EyeHealthForAll
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On day 2⃣ of the Vision Impact Project (VIP) annual review meeting in Kenya 🇰🇪, Emily Lang'at, a VIP beneficiary, shared how the project helped with the early detection of a brain tumour that could have caused total loss of her sight. #InclusiveEyeCareForAll.

On day 2⃣ of the Vision Impact Project (VIP) annual review meeting in Kenya 🇰🇪, Emily Lang'at, a VIP beneficiary, shared how the project helped with the early detection of a brain tumour that could have caused total loss of her sight.

#InclusiveEyeCareForAll.
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’I call on national governments to remove barriers to health equity.” Joy Koech, CBM Christian Blind Mission Head of Inclusive Health at #GDS2025 in Berlin 🇩🇪, shared her call to action, highlighting why #DisabilityInclusion and investment in #AccessibleHealthCare matter now more than ever.

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At #WHA78, #CBM joins global efforts for #InclusiveHealth! We're advocating for #HealthEquity & co-hosting a high-level #EyeHealth side event tomorrow, May 23, with @IAPB, Fred Hollows, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Paraguay 🇵🇾. Join us in Geneva! RSVP here: bit.ly/4jbW3nD

At #WHA78, #CBM joins global efforts for #InclusiveHealth! We're advocating for #HealthEquity &amp; co-hosting a high-level #EyeHealth side event tomorrow, May 23, with @IAPB, <a href="/FredHollows/">Fred Hollows</a>, Malaysia 🇲🇾 &amp; Paraguay 🇵🇾. Join us in Geneva!
RSVP here: bit.ly/4jbW3nD
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✅ Approved! The 🆕 WHO resolution on sensory impairments has been approved at #WHA78, calling for integrated eye & ear care across the life course. CBM Christian Blind Mission joined IAPB, Malaysia, Slovakia Slovenia, & Paraguay in co-hosting the side-event: “Eye Health Has 2030 In Sight”

✅ Approved!
The 🆕 WHO resolution on sensory impairments has been approved at #WHA78, calling for integrated eye &amp; ear care across the life course.

<a href="/cbmWorldwide/">CBM Christian Blind Mission</a> joined <a href="/IAPB1/">IAPB</a>, Malaysia, Slovakia Slovenia, &amp; Paraguay  in co-hosting the side-event: “Eye Health Has 2030 In Sight”