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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Inclusive schools teach Australian High Commissioner vital lesson
The most empowering change is led by local communities.
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A community hospital preventing blindness in eastern Nepal
Every Miracles Day, CBM supporters open their hearts to give the Miracle of sight-saving...
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CEO Jane Edge reflects on Miracles Day journey
As someone who believes passionately that all people are created equal, it was a personally challenging epiphany joining CBM...
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Five years on: Joanna’s Miracle story by her mother, Frenil
Joanna has now graduated from high school and is...
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Matthew is praying for a Miracle
Matthew's future could go one of two ways. Treatable conditions like cataracts are cruelly robbing children and adults of their sight daily. And it’s the...
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A tiny hospital in the Philippines is helping people see again
On my first overseas project visit with CBM, I wept.
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Dr Danny Haddad’s Miracle memory
Witnessing his first sight-saving Miracle cataract surgery will forever remain with Dr Danny Haddad.
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My Miracle Memory: Mariska Meldrum, Campaign Manager
We couldn’t help cheering when Dr Rabino held up his fingers, and the man...
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10 years of making Miracles
Sabina's mum would see blind children sitting on the street begging, and prayed that Sabina would get her vision back and be able to...
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CEO Jane Edge marks 10-year celebration of Miracles Day
Once a year, every year, for the last decade, amazing people like you have...
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Embedding disability inclusion in Cameroon councils
To address the challenges people with disabilities face, CBM Australia is working with partners...
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What is a cataract?
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, responsible for just over half [51%] the cases of blindness around the world.
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Nurzamzam goes from cataract patient to eye health advocate
Nurzamzam now uses his influence to promote good eye health.
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Working Together: Claudia and Naomi
Each month, CBM Australia takes a look behind the scenes at our employees and partners who are devoted to improving the lives of people...
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CBM welcomes Australia’s inclusive support of Pacific neighbours
CBM Australia and our supporters welcome the comments of...
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World Refugee Day 2022 Statement by CEO Jane Edge
This year, World Refugee Day focuses on the right to seek safety. At CBM, we are acutely aware that...
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World Desertification Day: Rising up from drought together in Kenya
The theme of this year’s World Day to Combat...
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A nurse in Kenya: CBM Supporter Helen Brown’s story
Losing a child and surviving a charging elephant attack in Kenya never derailed CBM...
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Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime: Ripon’s story
The Self-Help Group allowed Ripon to access a $650...
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Working Together: Laura and Roshana – CBM Nepal
Each month, CBM Australia looks behind the scenes at our employees, who are devoted to improving the lives of...