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We work alongside people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities, for access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/
🚨There’s still time to apply to be a trustee at CBM UK!
It’s a truly exciting time to join us as we embark on an ambitious new strategy to build a more inclusive world.
Find out more here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/work-with-us...
Applications close 9am, 12 January.
#Trustee #DisabilityInclusion
A picture of Kirsty Smith next to the text: "We're not just reacting to change; we're shaping it." Kirsty Smith OBE CEO, CBM UK and Chair of Bond
“We need to rebuild public and political consensus behind that fundamental idea that we all understand - that global challenges need global solutions.”
A powerful message from CBM UK CEO and Chair of @bondngo.bsky.social Kirsty Smith in her address to Bond members at this week’s AGM.
A red pound sign with the text "but the UK invests less than 1% of aid spending to specifically meet their needs." An asterisk explains that the figure is taken from the House of Commons International Development Committee report 'FCDO and disability-inclusive development'
As we await the Chancellor’s budget announcement, CBM UK’s conviction is unchanged: to break the cycle of poverty and disability, inclusive development is not optional.
Read more here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
6 graphics depicting people. 5 are red and one is purple. The text reads: 15% of people - that's 1 in 6 - have a disability...
Less than 1% of UK aid is targeted specifically at the billion people with disabilities globally. Aid cuts mean that those most marginalised will be left even further behind.
24.11.2025 13:59 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0By including people with disabilities at the table - 1 in 6 people worldwide - we can build a just world where future generations can thrive.
06.11.2025 17:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The UK government must not miss this opportunity at COP30 to make sure people with disabilities and other marginalised communities are included in climate action. Disability inclusion should not be an afterthought as we transition towards renewable energy and green jobs.
06.11.2025 17:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 01 billion people with disabilities live in countries at risk from climate disasters and recent events in the Caribbean, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands have demonstrated the devastating impact on those most often left behind.
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The text reads: "The UK government must not miss this opportunity at COP30 to make sure people with disabilities and other marginalised communities are included in climate action. #COP30"
CBM UK welcomes the recognition of the serious impact of the climate crisis on the communities who have done the least to cause it but regrets that there was no mention of disability inclusion.
06.11.2025 17:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0We believe that people with disabilities must have a seat at the decision-making table and that climate action needs to be strong, inclusive, and well-resourced. We're proud to stand with others calling on the UK Government to champion a bold and fully-funded outcome on just transition at #COP30.
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A photo of Tim Morris with information about the Peace One Day - Mental Health Day broadcast.
For #WorldMentalHealthDay, Tim Morris - Chair of our Board of Trustees - is talking to Jeremy Gilley about mental health in conflict situations. Listen in from 1pm today to the Peace One Day broadcast all about #mentalhealth.
🔗https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=MentalHealthDay2025
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reflecting on 25 years of BasicNeeds - a community-based model for delivering mental health care and support - and why strong mental health systems are even more vital during times of crisis. 🌍
👉 www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
A group of people stood in front of a screen which says: "From Buzzwords to Belonging: Centering Dignity & Inclusion in Community Led NTD Programmes".
Thank you to everyone who came to our #NNN2025 workshop “From Buzzwords to Belonging: Centering Dignity and Inclusion in Community-Led NTD Programmes.”
Want to find out more? Read about our holistic approach to NTDs here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/app/uploads/...
#BeatNTDs
“Inclusion is at the heart of the mission and values of CBM.”
Our CEO, Kirsty Smith, tells us why #InclusionMatters to her!
What does inclusion mean to you?
Our Director of Advocacy, Mark Barrell, features in this blog from @bondngo.bsky.social offering reflections on last month's #FfD4.
We are proud to join with others across the sector to work towards a fairer global financial system that allows people with disabilities to thrive.
The text: "As #FfD4 begins... The UK must rise to the occasion, support real debt reform, and show true solidarity with the Global South" is overlaid over a photo of money.
As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) opens today in Seville, the UK must rise to the occasion, support real debt reform, and show true solidarity with the Global South.
Read more here: www.bond.org.uk/press-releas...
We are excited to be at #COSP!
Today at the Civil Society Forum, our CEO Kirsty Smith will be moderating a discussion on "The Impact of anti-diversity political narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the work of the disability community."
Juliana, from Kenya, wears an eye patch following cataract surgery. Overlaid text reads: Read about our impact last year!
We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report!
The report celebrates another year of making meaningful strides towards a more equitable future for everyone, everywhere.
Read more about our impact last year: www.cbmuk.org.uk/app/uploads/...
Mark Barrell and Mark Housden wearing CBM t-shirts and holding up banners that say: "Standing up for UK aid"
Earlier this week, our very own Mark Barrell and Mark Housden were in Westminster, alongside over 150 volunteers and sector colleagues, to speak out against the cuts to aid.
These cuts will have a devastating impact on marginalised communities and those most often left behind.
#UKAidCuts
People wearing white t-shirts with 'Charity race for CBM UK' on them run through London
We’re looking for runners to join our team in the 2026 TSC London Marathon. 🏃♂️
If you’re up for a challenge and want to make a real difference, apply for one of our charity places today. Contact us at info@cbmuk.org.uk to find out more.
#LondonMarathon #Marathon #TSCLondonMarathon #CharityPlaces
Right now, 1.1 billion people are living with sight loss - and this number is growing fast!
Too many people are living needlessly blind. This doesn’t have to be the future. But we must act now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfF7...
#WorldInFocus
As we look back on the Global Disability Summit 2025, we reflect on the summit’s achievements, our new commitments, and the need to defend disability rights in an uncertain world: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange #DisabilityRights
We join with over 100 other NGOs and refugee groups in calling for this and any savings to be directed back to the UK aid budget to support marginalised communities and alleviate poverty, conflict, and climate change which are key drivers of displacement.
@bondngo.bsky.social
We are proud to have signed this open letter, calling on the UK government to end the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers and scale up the use of more cost-effective, compassionate, and appropriate community housing.
Read more here: www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...
Stephen Timms speaking at the Global Disability Summit in front of a room of delegates.
"Disabled people... are part of every community in every country around the world... we need to make sure no one is left behind."
Minister for Disability, Stephen Timms at #GDS2025 highlighting the importance of disability inclusion for mainstream development work.
#CommitToChange
At #SkollWorldForum, we met Hudson Asiema, Founder & CEO of Deaf eLimu Plus!
Hudson is one of 8 Skoll Disability Inclusion Leaders, attending with support from the Missing Billion Initiative & CBM Global.
Join us tomorrow: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
H M King Abdullah II of Jordan, speaking behind a podium at the Global Disability Summit.
"Look beyond what is, to see what could be... a future in which people with disabilities are afforded the rights, encouragement, and honour which they are due."
HM King Abdullah II of Jordan shares his vision for a world where all people with disabilities can thrive at #GDS2025.
#CommitToChange
Text reads: At least 20% of CBM Global’s partner funding going to OPD partners. A 25% increase in projects with OPD strengthening outcomes. Expansion of programmes reaching under-represented groups, including women and girls with disabilities, with annual progress monitoring. Continues advocacy to donors for flexible, long-term funding for OPDs, including support for core costs
As part of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, we’re proud to share our 2025 Global Disability Summit commitments which reflect our desire to #ShiftThePower to local partners and communities, especially OPDs.
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons #DisabilityRights
At #SkollWorldForum, we caught up with Karla Henson to hear her hopes for the Forum!
Join us on Thursday at The Sidebar Future Hub to hear more from Karla and the other Disability Inclusion Leaders. Learn more and sign up here: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
#SkollWF
Kirsty Smith speaking at behind a podium at Scotland's International Development Alliance Spring Conference.
“The recent aid cuts don’t affect everyone in the same way – the impact is always greatest for those already marginalised like people with disabilities.”
Our CEO, Kirsty Smith speaking at #SIDASpring2025 @intdevalliance.bsky.social
At the Global Disability Summit we caught up with Nir Shretha, from our partner BYAN in Nepal!
If you are at the #GDS2025, you can visit Nir and his team to find out more about their work in Nepal.
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons
