CBM UK
@cbmuk.bsky.social
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/
https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/
“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 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.
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“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 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.
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...
Read more here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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...
Read more here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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.
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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.
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.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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.
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
🔗https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=MentalHealthDay2025
October 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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
🔗https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=MentalHealthDay2025
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
Want to find out more? Read about our holistic approach to NTDs here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/app/uploads/...
#BeatNTDs
October 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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
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 CEO, Kirsty Smith, tells us why #InclusionMatters to her!
What does inclusion mean to you?
August 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“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 CEO, Kirsty Smith, tells us why #InclusionMatters to her!
What does inclusion mean to you?
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...
Read more here: www.bond.org.uk/press-releas...
June 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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...
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."
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."
June 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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."
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."
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/...
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/...
June 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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/...
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/...
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
These cuts will have a devastating impact on marginalised communities and those most often left behind.
#UKAidCuts
May 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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
These cuts will have a devastating impact on marginalised communities and those most often left behind.
#UKAidCuts
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 [email protected] to find out more.
#LondonMarathon #Marathon #TSCLondonMarathon #CharityPlaces
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 [email protected] to find out more.
#LondonMarathon #Marathon #TSCLondonMarathon #CharityPlaces
May 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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 [email protected] to find out more.
#LondonMarathon #Marathon #TSCLondonMarathon #CharityPlaces
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 [email protected] to find out more.
#LondonMarathon #Marathon #TSCLondonMarathon #CharityPlaces
"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
Minister for Disability, Stephen Timms at #GDS2025 highlighting the importance of disability inclusion for mainstream development work.
#CommitToChange
April 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"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
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=...
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=...
April 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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=...
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=...
"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
HM King Abdullah II of Jordan shares his vision for a world where all people with disabilities can thrive at #GDS2025.
#CommitToChange
April 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"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
HM King Abdullah II of Jordan shares his vision for a world where all people with disabilities can thrive at #GDS2025.
#CommitToChange
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
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons #DisabilityRights
April 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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
#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
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
April 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
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
“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
Our CEO, Kirsty Smith speaking at #SIDASpring2025 @intdevalliance.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“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
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
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
April 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
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
"The space for civil society to exchange, learn, and push for change is no longer guaranteed. We must all work together to protect this."
CBM Global Advocacy Director and @iddc.bsky.social Chair, Mary Keogh speaking at the opening of the Civil Society Forum.
#GDS2025
CBM Global Advocacy Director and @iddc.bsky.social Chair, Mary Keogh speaking at the opening of the Civil Society Forum.
#GDS2025
April 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
"The space for civil society to exchange, learn, and push for change is no longer guaranteed. We must all work together to protect this."
CBM Global Advocacy Director and @iddc.bsky.social Chair, Mary Keogh speaking at the opening of the Civil Society Forum.
#GDS2025
CBM Global Advocacy Director and @iddc.bsky.social Chair, Mary Keogh speaking at the opening of the Civil Society Forum.
#GDS2025
Attending #SkollWorldForum in Oxford next week?
Join us and Missing Billion Initiative for an immersive, interactive experience featuring the inaugural Skoll Disability Leaders Cohort!
👉 Sign-up here: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
@skollfoundation.bsky.social #SkollWF
Join us and Missing Billion Initiative for an immersive, interactive experience featuring the inaugural Skoll Disability Leaders Cohort!
👉 Sign-up here: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
@skollfoundation.bsky.social #SkollWF
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Attending #SkollWorldForum in Oxford next week?
Join us and Missing Billion Initiative for an immersive, interactive experience featuring the inaugural Skoll Disability Leaders Cohort!
👉 Sign-up here: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
@skollfoundation.bsky.social #SkollWF
Join us and Missing Billion Initiative for an immersive, interactive experience featuring the inaugural Skoll Disability Leaders Cohort!
👉 Sign-up here: lu.ma/f8gmoqjm?tk=...
@skollfoundation.bsky.social #SkollWF
In the past few weeks, we’ve been shocked by the stringent UK aid cuts announced by the government.
At CBM UK, we’re calling on the government to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind when these cuts take effect.
At CBM UK, we’re calling on the government to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind when these cuts take effect.
March 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In the past few weeks, we’ve been shocked by the stringent UK aid cuts announced by the government.
At CBM UK, we’re calling on the government to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind when these cuts take effect.
At CBM UK, we’re calling on the government to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind when these cuts take effect.
1.1 billion people are living with sight loss - and this number is growing fast.
Yet 90% of cases could have been prevented or treated.
This is unacceptable.
Join us today, to bring the World into Focus for everyone, everywhere: www.cbmuk.org.uk/easter-appea...
Yet 90% of cases could have been prevented or treated.
This is unacceptable.
Join us today, to bring the World into Focus for everyone, everywhere: www.cbmuk.org.uk/easter-appea...
March 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
1.1 billion people are living with sight loss - and this number is growing fast.
Yet 90% of cases could have been prevented or treated.
This is unacceptable.
Join us today, to bring the World into Focus for everyone, everywhere: www.cbmuk.org.uk/easter-appea...
Yet 90% of cases could have been prevented or treated.
This is unacceptable.
Join us today, to bring the World into Focus for everyone, everywhere: www.cbmuk.org.uk/easter-appea...
At CBM UK, we know that the government’s cuts to aid spending will have devastating effects on people with disabilities.
This Wednesday, Parliament will be debating the impact of these cuts – there’s never been a better time to contact your MP!
Find out more 👉 www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
This Wednesday, Parliament will be debating the impact of these cuts – there’s never been a better time to contact your MP!
Find out more 👉 www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
At CBM UK, we know that the government’s cuts to aid spending will have devastating effects on people with disabilities.
This Wednesday, Parliament will be debating the impact of these cuts – there’s never been a better time to contact your MP!
Find out more 👉 www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
This Wednesday, Parliament will be debating the impact of these cuts – there’s never been a better time to contact your MP!
Find out more 👉 www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
This week, the Prime Minister announced a major cut to the UK aid budget.
Contact your MP today and ask them to take action to ensure that the government does not turn its back on those who are most marginalised: www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
Contact your MP today and ask them to take action to ensure that the government does not turn its back on those who are most marginalised: www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This week, the Prime Minister announced a major cut to the UK aid budget.
Contact your MP today and ask them to take action to ensure that the government does not turn its back on those who are most marginalised: www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...
Contact your MP today and ask them to take action to ensure that the government does not turn its back on those who are most marginalised: www.cbmuk.org.uk/about-us/adv...