CBM Policy Papers

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The policy papers provide guidelines for CBM’s overseas work. They have been developed by CBM advisors, who are professionals, practitioners and teachers in the fields of medical care, education and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities. These experts combine their practical knowledge with professional expertise within the policy papers. The papers are aimed to fit in a development context, therefore stressing low cost options and applicable technology. The policies are revised and updated regularly, according to current debates in the context of disability and development.

For further information on CBM’s policies, view or download the attached policy papers. Further papers are currently being revised and will be posted online in the coming months. To read the papers, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at the Adobe Website.

Child Protection Policy

The purpose of this policy is to protect children, both with and without disabilities (and vulnerable adults), from sexual exploitation and sexual, emotional or physical abuse, including neglect, which are totally unacceptable to CBM International.

Read more: CBM Policy on Child Protection
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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