Images from Latin and Central America

Torres Flores Belmira from Peru with her eye covered by a soft yellow ball.
The picture was taken in Peru, showing Torres Flores Belmira before her cataract operation. Her eye is put under pressure, so that the operation can be done more easily. © CBM / Argum / Einberger
view large Image Peru: Men fishing on a river with their boats.
view large Image Peru - scenery with wooden houses standing in the water.
view large Image Dr. Andrea Zin doing an eye operation on a premature born baby in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.
Peru: Men fishing on a river with their boats.© CBM / Argum / Einberger
Peru landscape.© CBM / Argum / Einberger
Dr. Andrea Zin doing an eye operation on a premature born baby in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.© CBM
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What you cannot steal: the hope of persons with disabilities

Now more than ever: Mirsa, 6 years old, is asleep on the couch. Story of Abe Aduimenau and his family. His wife Habiba and his daughters Mirsa and Aliya all have disabilities. Photo: CBM

The economic crisis threatens to take away all hope from the world's poorest persons with disabilities. But you can restore hope and lift the world's poorest people out of desperation, now more than ever, by giving what you can to help the children of families like Abe's stand a better chance. Photo: CBM

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'Conflicts in the Congo' exhibition profiles CBM's work

A striking black and white image shows two Congolese boys looking sensitively at the camera

Widespread violence has left thousands at risk of life-long disability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Now a photo exhibition organised by CBM UK profiles the lives of people thorughout the conflict and CBM's work in the region.
Photo: CBM/KMcAllister

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Projects worldwide

Projects worldwide