Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places. 

As a woman with a disability, my independence and empowerment are Circumstantial

CBM Associate, Stevie Wills’, reflects on International Women’s Day.    It...

Communities Expanded by the Cross

On the cross we see that Jesus Love expands to all people. During the season of Lent, we will be reflecting on the theme of...

A fight for recognition turned to a leadership opportunity

Maritez is a 57-year-old mother of three from the Philippines. Serving as a teacher...

Cherwin’s dream – for people with disabilities to have their say!

Cherwin, from the Philippines, was born with a visual...

Building champions for change

Joanina and Ida are just two of many people with disability who, with the support of CBM Australia and its donors, are working to...

Towards Disability Equity in 2024

As a new year begins, Stevie Wills has a vision; for people with disabilities to be able to fully participate in their communities.

Balloons and Bubbles

Eddy, now eight years old, was born a healthy little boy. However, at three he became ill with a headache and cough. When he recovered, his mother noticed that...

Market stalls making a difference

Around the world, people with disabilities face significant barriers. Environments are often not accessible and attitudes not accepting nor understanding. This makes breaking the...

Equity-oriented feedback: meaningful consultation with people with disabilities

If a society is to move towards equity, it...

Equity equals choice

A community that is moving towards equity for people with disabilities is working to make all opportunities and choices accessible to all people so that people with disabilities are...

Data and people with disabilities: strengthening disability data and making it accessible 

Too often, unseen means uncounted.  At the halfway mark of...

Fellows achieving success in building disability inclusion

A project funded by an Australian Philanthropist to build disability inclusion in Asia and...

Inclusive climate action: ensuring no more people with disabilities get trapped in homes

Around 20 cyclones hit the Philippines each year and...

Empowering Individuals with Disabilities: Navigating Natural Disasters with Confidence

When you’ve got a disability, you don’t get a...

Sea levels are rising in the community that I live.

The United Nations has labelled climate change the biggest health threat facing humanity. For...

Changing lives one Meaningful Gift at a time

How a charity gift changed the lives of people with disabilities living in poverty. Giving a gift is a wonderful...

During the high tide, our city is submerged under water

People in Bangladesh are no stranger to extreme weather events. Recent record-breaking floods impacted...

Give a gift that matters with Meaningful Gifts

Charity gift ideas to change the lives of people with disabilities living in poverty. Giving a charitable gift is a...

Disability and the climate crisis: ensuring no-one is left behind

The climate crisis is escalating at a rapid rate. Worsening...

Disability and female leadership: grassroots advocacy in Indonesia

Women with disabilities are among the most marginalised groups...