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ABOUT cbmcbm's aim is to serve persons with disabilities in developing countries — regardless of their nationality, sex, or religion. cbm (formally known as the Christian Blind Mission) was founded by the German Pastor, Ernst Jakob Christoffel in 1908. Today cbm supports 883 projects in 90 countries across the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Prevention and cure of blindness represents around 64% of our work however, cbm assists people with all forms of disability; physical, mental or intellectual. Education and rehabilitation also sits within our mandate. cbm implements its programmes through local partners. The financial resources, know-how, and staff-support provided by cbm enable partners in developing countries to gradually become independent of foreign aid. Ten cbm member countries and major donors provide the funds cbm needs to implement the worldwide programmes. Overall aims of cbm's overseas work are to:
• Enable cbm's partners to deliver services in cooperation with disabled people's interest groups,
• Give people with disability the support they wish, • Promote their inclusion, and • Raise awareness for their needs To achieve these aims, cbm cooperates with global institutions and contributes to international campaigns. cbm has been recognised as a professional organisation for people with disabilities by the World Health Organisation and obtained roster consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Visit cbm's international website |
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