Overview
Philippines update: second disaster narrowly averted
The Philippines narrowly averted further disaster as Typhoon Parma (locally known as Pepeng) suddenly turned course overnight. CBM co-worker Peter Hämmerle sent CBM this update from our partners in Manila. Photo: CBM
more »Needs of displaced in Pakistan
The conflict in Pakistan had a significant effect on the local population, leaving Internally-displaced persons in camps, spontaneous settlements or host families in need of housing, sanitation, water supplies and healthcare. Photo: CBM/CHEF
more »CBM aims to provide longer-term rehabilitation for persons with disabilities in post-conflict Sri Lanka
After fighting in the north of Sri Lanka, a large civilian population of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in government camps in northern districts is in need of surgical or rehabilitative care. Photo: CBM
more »Situation of Persons with Disabilities in Eastern DRC
Tension between government and rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused the displacement of approximately a hundred thousand local citizens, among them Persons with Disabilities and their families. Photo: CBM
more »Crisis in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: an update
In September 2008, an estimated 250,000 people were displaced by the conflict between rebel forces and government troops in the North East of the DRC. CBM is present and is supporting emergency relief in the region.
more »Aila causes floods in S Asia region
Cyclone Aila has caused widespread flooding in parts of Bangladesh and Eastern India. CBM Partners are monitoring the situation and in communication with other disability organisations to carry out need assessment and emergency support.
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