Karen Heinicke-Motsch is one CBM’s Senior Disability Inclusion Advisors who has a focus on inclusive education and inclusive early childhood development. Here she talks about her recent work. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working to protect and improve the lives of every child. How does your work with CBM engage UNICEF? We work with UNICEF Australia...
Nahel is three years old and lives with his family in Cameroon. He’s struggled with his vision since he was a baby, squinting and holding objects very close to his face in order to see them.When Nahel’s aunt took him to the hospital earlier this year, he was diagnosed with cataracts and surgery was recommended.If...
In poor communities in the Philippines, CBM is supporting the establishment of small organisations that bring people together around disability issues. This includes both people with disability, and parents and relatives of those who need more intensive care.Meet Marilyn and her daughter Angel, age 2. “Angel was born blind and this was confirmed by a...
CBM Australia is a partner of Surrender, an annual conference for Christians passionate about justice, mission and discipleship.The theme of this year’s conference is Interwoven: Can We All Come Together?We live in a world where people continue to segregate themselves and others; it’s more important than ever that we work together to weave the torn...