Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places.
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A Lent reflection
Expanded Communities in low to middle income countries. During this season of Lent, we are reflecting on the theme of expanded communities #ExpandedCommunities. Expanded communities are moved by the love...
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What is the real cost of Disability Inclusion?
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, is given an equal opportunity to thrive. This vision is...
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As a woman with a disability, my independence and empowerment are Circumstantial
CBM Associate, Stevie Wills’, reflects on International Women’s Day. It...
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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...
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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...
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Cherwin’s dream – for people with disabilities to have their say!
Cherwin, from the Philippines, was born with a visual...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Equity-oriented feedback: meaningful consultation with people with disabilities
If a society is to move towards equity, it...
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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...
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Data and people with disabilities: strengthening disability data and making it accessible
Too often, unseen means uncounted. At the halfway mark of...
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Fellows achieving success in building disability inclusion
A project funded by an Australian Philanthropist to build disability inclusion in Asia and...
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Inclusive climate action: ensuring no more people with disabilities get trapped in homes
Around 20 cyclones hit the Philippines each year and...
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Empowering Individuals with Disabilities: Navigating Natural Disasters with Confidence
When you’ve got a disability, you don’t get a...
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Sea levels are rising in the community that I live.
The United Nations has labelled climate change the biggest health threat facing humanity. For...
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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...
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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...
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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...