Because of you... lives have been restored in the world’s poorest communities.
In the past year more than 4.1 million people have been helped, here’s just an example…
31,956 people were reached with humanitarian assistance.
141,907 assistive devices including wheelchairs, mobility aids and glasses were provided.
5,486 people accessed mental health services.
4,716 people supported to earn a living or improve their livelihoods with training.
2,121,948 people received preventative medication for diseases like River Blindness and Trachoma.
1,376,035 people screened for eye diseases to prevent blindness and low vision.
102,664 life-changing cataract surgeries were performed.
Because of you... Mary is free from the horror of fistula!
You might remember Mary’s story. For 13 long years, she lived with constant discomfort, agony, and deep shame, since suffering a childbirth injury of the most horrific kind – fistula.
But you helped set her free from this horror! Thank you for your healing gifts to help Mary get the corrective surgery she desperately needed.
Mary travelled for more than twelve hours to receive fistula surgery through CBM’s partner. At first, she was worried the doctors would turn her away, just as it had happened before when she tried to seek medical help in her village.
But here’s what Mary shared…
“Immediately when the doctor started examining me, she said she could see the hole. I was so excited because I have been praying I don’t go back without the surgery happening.”
And now that Mary finally has relief and healing, she can look forward to a life free from pain and isolation.
Mary was so happy to say…
“When I get home, I will do thanksgiving… I have to go back to God to say thank you for the perfect work.”
Thank you for setting Mary, and more mums like her, free from the horror of fistula for good!
Yasodha can see now… Because of you!
Do you remember Yasodha? She’s a happy, outgoing 8-year-old girl who dreams of joining the police when she grows up. But there was a problem. She couldn’t see the words her teachers wrote on the board – no matter how close she sat or how hard she’d squint.
Yasodha was at risk of losing her sight forever, unless she received urgent surgery. So, we called on our kind-hearted supporters like you to help this little girl before it was too late.
BECAUSE OF YOU and our generous Hope Growers… People could receive twice the sight with one gift.
How incredible to see our family of generous supporters acting together as one to help children like Yasodha who are going needlessly blind.
Our special group of Hope Growers faithfully gave to create a matching fund to inspire more of you to donate, making it possible to provide twice the sight with one gift!
To our amazing Hope Growers, THANK YOU for your profound act of kindness which inspired others to give so generously… so even more children like Yasodha can receive sight-saving surgery.
And we are delighted to tell you that Yasodha can see now, because of you! That’s right, your generosity helped provide surgery to take away the cataracts that clouded Yasodha’s eyes. You changed her life forever. Thank you!
Amit, Yasodha’s father, wanted you to know…
“This would not have been possible without your support. I thank the hospital and CBM for this support. Both eyes of my daughter have been successfully operated now. I am very happy.”
Join us for Miracles Day
Miracles Day is now a Miracles Month! 33 days of sharing the Miracle gift of sight-saving surgery in the lead-up to Miracles Day on 10 October, which is also World Sight Day.
It’s heartbreaking to think that adults and children are needlessly blind or vision impaired due to cataracts when a simple surgery could help them see! With your support, we can help ensure that no one has to endure needless blindness.
This Miracles Day, join us in bringing the Miracle gift of sight-saving surgery to children like Bandana. For just $33, you can make a life-changing impact by restoring someone’s sight. Together, we can bring light and colour into the lives of people who are needlessly blind.
Ways you can get involved
What if you could support people in need and have fun?
There are so many fun ways to raise funds for people with disabilities living in poverty. Wherever you are in Australia, there are plenty of ways to enjoy fundraising and bring your community together to support our vital work around the world. It could be a run (or walk) in your area, you could host a BBQ, or you could ask loved ones to donate instead of receiving birthday gifts — you name it!
To find out more or set up your fundraising page, visit www.cbm.org.au/get-involved/fundraise
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Save the date! International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on 3rd December. Join us to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities living in poverty and promote their full and equal participation in all parts of society.
You can sign up at cbm.org.au/your-impact/advocacy-policy to stay in the loop about events and activities to mark this important day for inclusion and equality.
IDEARS - Australia’s new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy
Join CBM in shifting the dial towards equity for millions of people with disabilities in our region.
We need your help to shift the dial towards equity for people with disabilities in the Indo-Pacific region by calling on the Australian Government to ensure their upcoming International Disability Equity and Rights strategy is:
- Ambitious: By 2030, 10% of Australian Aid should target disability equity
- Accountable: Ensure larger programs include a disability objective
- Resourced: Allocate $20m per year to spearhead disability equity
Join our call for commitments to meaningfully shift the dial toward equity for people with disabilities by signing the petition to Minister Wong and Minister Conroy today. To sign the petition or find out more visit cbm.org.au/disability-equity