New look CBM
Christian Blind Mission International (Australia) has a new name, CBM Australia, as part of international celebrations marking 100 years of expertise in helping people with disabilities in the world’s poorest countries.
Bangladesh Update
Australian support for victims of Cyclone Sidr has been overwhelming. Last year South Asia was hit by a category four cyclone and the worst floods in decades. Your gifts are rebuilding the lives of vulnerable families.
CBM 100 years
“I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to CBM staff and partners around the world as your organisation marks 100 years of experience and excellence.
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO
Miracle Monday
Vision Radio Network launched ‘Miracle Monday’, with the aim to raise 200 Miracles nation-wide for CBM’s 50,000 Miracles Appeal.
The target was reached in just 5 hours...
Baby Nana's Miracle
Nana is a little baby girl in Niger, who was born with cataracts in both her tiny eyes.
In poor countries like Niger, most children who are blind die in 2 years...
Sammiamal's Story
Life is brutally hard. Sammiamal's family couldn't look after her. They work long days in the fields just to survive.
"If we don't work we don't eat" she said.
Burma Cyclone Disability Fund
While other agencies are providing aid and relief to the general population, at CBM we focusing long-term on what we do best – reaching the most vulnerable – those with or at risk of disability.
Burma Cyclone Report
Already, the death toll has reached 80,000 – expected to double within days - and 3 million more are homeless. Reports say this is the worst disaster in the country’s modern history.
50,000 Miracles Thank-you!
Thank you Australia for raising funds for 50,000 sight-saving cataract surgeries.
CBM in China
In the face of China's devastating earthquake, CBM Field Workers in Sichuan will continue to reach families and children with disability in remote regions.