CBM Christian Blind Mission

We are an international Christian development organisation working for an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities achieve their full potential.

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

We’re proud to have had colleagues represent @cbmWorldwide at #WHS2025, where they engaged in discussions advancing health equity for persons with disabilities and promoted sustainable solutions to combat NTDs.

Their participation reflected our commitment to #InclusiveHealth.

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

At #WHS2025, CBM cohosted a session with @BMZ_Bund, @WHO & other partners as part of the new @WHO Network for Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities.

The session emphasized that meaningful participation is key and that advancing #HealthEquity is a shared responsibility.

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“Philanthropy cannot replace governments, civil society, communities, or the private sector,” - Carol Karutu, VP of Programs at @TheENDFund during #WHS2025.

@cbmWorldwide and @TheENDFund work together to eliminate NTDs in underserved areas.

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/pkSoClTnyT

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

The @WHO-led World Hearing Forum is a vital platform for @cbmWorldwide to collaborate and amplify action on equitable access to #Ear & #HearingCareForAll.

Dr Diego Hernández,
Senior Global Advisor for Ear & Hearing Care, Inclusive Health Initiative.

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

@cbmWorldwide proudly renews its membership to the @WHO-led World Hearing Forum through 2027! 🎉

As a foundational member since 2018, we remains committed to driving equity, access & inclusion in Ear & #HearingCareforAll

Click here to learn more ⏬
https://t.co/IyUmcYAgTF

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

At the 33rd meeting of the Trachoma Expert Committee by @ITIatlanta, @cbmWorldwide's Dr. Babar Qureshi & @girijasankar06, joined colleagues to:

✅Exchange knowledge
✅Share best practices
✅Contribute to the refining of strategies in the global effort to eliminate #Trachoma

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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.

@cbmWorldwide joined @IAPB1, Malaysia, Slovakia Slovenia, & Paraguay in co-hosting the side-event: “Eye Health Has 2030 In Sight”

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

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, @FredHollows, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Paraguay 🇵🇾. Join us in Geneva!
RSVP here: https://t.co/DyOba1O5wJ

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

’I call on national governments to remove barriers to health equity.”

Joy Koech, @cbmWorldwide 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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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.

[CBM Inclusive Health Initiative @cbmIHI]

At the Vision Impact Project annual review meeting in Kenya 🇰🇪, Joy Koech, @cbmWorldwide’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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@cbmWorldwide 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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“Persons with disabilities are the better experts on disability rights.” Silvia Quan from @ElColectivo_gt 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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“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

[Inclusion International @InclusionIntl]

@GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum @cbmWorldwide @BMZ_Bund @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.

🔗: https://t.co/LpyI3WnMYJ

#GDS2025 @GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum

[Global Disability Summit @GDS_Disability]

📢 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 👉https://t.co/uDhDKuPoZs

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

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 https://t.co/Y50CnTuTBA

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#PoliticalParticipation is a powerful tool for empowerment 🗳️At #GDS2025, #CBM, @KASonline @HCDJORDAN and the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired organised a discussion on how inclusive political systems can drive change for persons with disabilities @GDS_Disability

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Today, on the second day of the #GDS2025, join this @KASonline side-event on #PoliticalParticipation – an instrument of empowerment for #PersonsWithDisabilities 🌐 @GDS_Disability @HCDJORDAN @WilfriedOellers #CommitToChange

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

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 ♀️ @GDS_Disability