CBM’s partner welcomes former US President
CCBRT (Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania), one of the partners of CBM UK, the overseas disability charity based in Cambridge, welcomed the former President of the United States of America, George Bush and his wife Laura last month.
£1.7 million will help to restore sight
CBM, the overseas disability charity’s match funding appeal through Standard Chartered Bank’s 'Seeing is Believing' programme, has raised £1,700,000 – more than double its target!
CBM announces new President
Dave McComiskey has been appointed the new president and CEO of CBM International, based in Germany. Dave took over from Cambridge-based Dr Allen Foster at the beginning of July.
Standard Chartered Bank launches project to help 4 million visually impaired children
Standard Chartered Bank has just launched the first of the five $5million projects as part of their ‘Seeing is Believing’ programme to help tackle children’s eye health across Africa. The programme led by CBMUK, the overseas disability charity based in Cambridge, will contribute to improved child health and the reduction of avoidable blindness in children in East Africa.
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic person looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to help make a difference? CBM UK, an international Christian disability and development organisation, is looking for three new dedicated trustees to join their board.
CBM’s Easter Eggstravaganza
You don’t have to give a chocolate egg this Easter, instead give an egg-stra special gift to someone living with disabilities overseas.