🚨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

“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.

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.

We 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.

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...

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.

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."

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/...

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

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

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 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...

"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=...

"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

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

“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

“Thousands of people will die” following global aid cuts says keynote speaker Kirsty Smith @cbmuk.bsky.social CEO and @bondngo.bsky.social Chair… but there are bright sparks - public demand for polluters to pay for climate damage #SIDAspring25

"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

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

We're excited to participate in two important disability inclusion events: 👉 At the IDDC General Assembly, we’ll discuss the challenges facing funding & budgeting for disability inclusion. 👉 At #GDS2025 & Civil Society Forum, we’ll address topics from inclusive education to climate action.

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.

We're delighted that @annadixonmp.bsky.social was able to see the impact of our SAGE project with Plan International Zimbabwe. It was great to share how UK aid can support women and girls with disabilities to access education. Find out more about that impact here: bit.ly/3FMZSRS

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...

“The urgent and widespread challenges faced by people with disabilities in the context of climate change… mean that going forward, there is a huge need for immediate and tangible action.” Our new blog reflects on COP29, looking forward to the need for more disability inclusive climate action.

It was an honour to have @adamjogee.bsky.social @annadixonmp.bsky.social & @racheltaylormp.bsky.social visit our SAGE project with Plan International Zimbabwe. It's never been more important to show what UK aid can achieve, especially for women & girls with disabilities. @britainleads.bsky.social

We loved reading about photographer Vicky Roy’s project, Everyone is Good at Something, which challenges stereotypes by celebrating the talents and dreams of people with disabilities across India. Read more @theguardian.com

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 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...

📢 Just released! IDDC Statement "Governments must take decisive action on disability-inclusive international cooperation" ▶️ Read/Download the statement on our website: www.iddcconsortium.net/blog/governm...

We are deeply concerned by the UK Government decision to cut its contribution to international development aid. These cuts will have devastating consequences, including for people with disabilities – one billion of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. Read our response: bit.ly/43bFfIM

Today is 20 years since Nelson Mandela’s speech in Trafalgar Square and his challenge to #MakePovertyHistory - “not as an act of charity but as an act of justice.” We’ve been at events marking the anniversary and reflecting on how we're responding to the call to leave no-one behind. #Mandela20

CBM UK’s partner-led programme, Actions for Change, is testing new ways of shifting resources and decision-making power to our partners. To facilitate shared learning between Actions for Change partners, an exchange visit recently took place between our partners in Nepal and Kenya. Read more 👇

This #WorldNTDDay we’re celebrating our CiSKuLA project with our partner HANDS in Jigawa State, Nigeria! The project has started to show what is possible when NTD programmes consider the whole person. Together we can break the NTD – Disability – Poverty Cycle. #BeatNTDs

Today is #WorldNTDDay Anas, a young man from #Nigeria, shares his story of living with a neglected tropical #NTD. #𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦. Watch his story. 👇 #DisabilityInclusion 

Today is the #InternationalDayOfEducation, and yet in low- and middle-income countries, millions of children are missing out on their education because they can’t access the eyecare they need. Read more here 👇 www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...

CBM UK is delighted to have supported the development of a transformative e-learning course designed to promote inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies. Read more here: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo... #DRR #LeaveNoOneBehind @undrr.bsky.social

We reached our target for the Big Give Christmas Challenge! 🎉 Thank you so much to everyone who contributed, helping us to raise £50,000 in one week, to unlock our match funding pot and hit our overall target of £100,000! 🌟 #ChristmasChallenge #BigGiveChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social

We’re excited to share this case study which highlights the importance of #InclusiveWASH for people affected by NTDs: www.who.int/publications... The case study features the story of Anas who was part of CBM’s work in Nigeria with our partner HANDS. #BeatNTDs

Let's build an inclusive world by challenging stigma and breaking barriers for people with disabilities. Together, we can #UnlockTheEveryday and ensure everyone has access to their rights and opportunities. Watch @CBMAustralia 's video: youtu.be/XH0EtSf9Svc #IDPD2024 #disabilityinclusion

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we’re launching our Big Give Christmas Challenge! Until 10 December - or until we reach our target of £50,000 - every donation to our Christmas appeal via the Big Give website will be match funded! Find out more: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... @biggive.bsky.social

2.4 billion people across the globe – that’s 1 in 3 of us – require some form of #AssistiveTechnology (AT). As we celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities, let’s commit to ensuring assistive technology is accessible, affordable, and available for all. #IDPD2024 #UnlockTheEveryday