Regional news

New institute in Egypt starts training

Alnoor Magrabi Foundation together with CBM has established a new training facility, the Egypt Institute of Community Ophthalmology in Cairo

Mohammed (grey overall) working on a piece of furniture with his instructor Yussef at the vocational training center at HLID in Salt, Jordan

UN CRPD civil society status report in Jordan

The civil society coalition has released the first status report on the implementation of the UN CRPD in Jordan

Boy raking waste on the bank of village's sewage drain

Promoting environmental issues in Egypt

As part of its CBR Programmes, CEOSS provides and facilitates services for children and adults with visual impairment in Minya Governorate

Podium discussion at the AODP Cairo conference

Arab Regional Conference for Equality in Cairo

The CBM supported conference promotes the rights of persons with disabilities to equal opportunities and full participation in February 2012

About 10 people seated around a meeting table

Successful third conference of RAC EMR in Lebanon

In December 2011, a meeting of the CBM Regional Advisory Committee EMR took place in Beirut, Lebanon

Group photo of workshop participants

Knowledge management training in Bethlehem

In Nov. 2011 a training in knowledge management of senior staff at Bethlehem Arab Society of Rehabilitation was supported by CBM

Two women on a podium; one is receiving a report from the other

‘Disability in Humanitarian Response’ in Pakistan

A comprehensive report on 'Ageing and Disability in Humanitarian Response' was launched in Pakistan in June 2011 with support from CBM

young boys at school - looking happy

Pakistan flood relief six months on

After devastating floods ravaged Pakistan, CBM and our local partners are working hard to rebuild lives, livelihoods and confidence in the future

CBM supports humanitarian needs in Egypt

CBM partner organisations in Egypt are active in emergency relief work in Cairo, Beni Suef and Elmenia

Ruth Tadres

"Solidarity in Egypt has been overwhelming!"

An interview with CBM Regional Office Advisor Ruth Tadres on the situation in Egypt after the resignation of President Mubarak

Three people standing (two shaking hands) at a signing ceremony

Palestine: New national education campaign

The minister of education together with ICEVI and CBM launches a national programme for education of all children with visual impairment

A meeting room with TV reporters and high-level officials

Discussions for inclusion in Yemen

In November 2010, CBM was involved in talks with Yemeni officials, promoting the rights of Persons with Disabilities.

A person with a disability addressing a large conference

CBM involved in Yemeni workshop on inclusion

CBM runs a workshop on 'Strategy for Disability and Inclusive Development' in Yemen

High-level Japanese delegation visits Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children

High-level Japanese delegation visits CBM partner

On 9 December 2010 the Japanese Ambassador and other officials from the Japanese Embassy visited Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, Gaza

Dr Tom Little, who worked for CBM partner IAM, will posthumously receive the US 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dr Tom Little receives US Presidential award

Dr Tom Little, who worked for CBM partner IAM, will posthumously receive the US 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom

CBM partner CHEF is working on installation of safe bore holes, as one of the most important need of the communities in Pakistan affected by flooding is clean drinking water

Pakistan flood relief – Rebuilding

Emergency relief efforts are shifting towards rebuilding homes, schools and livelihoods for flood survivors

Finnish Foreign Minister Stubbs speaks to the children on his visit to Atfuluna society for Deaf Children

Finnish Foreign Minister visits CBM programme

The Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) recently received a visit from the Finnish Foreign Minister, Alexander Stubb

Man in wheelchair (polio) during Pakistan flooding 2010

Homes and livelihoods washed away

Meer Hassan, a person with a disability who was self sufficient before the flooding in Pakistan, has lost everything

Flood survivors navigating the submerged fields aboard a motorcycle just outside Multan in Punjab, Province

UPDATE Pakistan Floods - CBM helping 25,000 survivors

Along with providing food, water, shelter and medical care, CBM and our local partners are planning to rebuild homes, schools and livelihoods

members of regional advisory committee and Regional Office

First Regional CBM Advisory Committee established

The Regional Office EMR invited regional experts promoting the rights of persons with disabilities to form an Advisory Committee.

Baroness Ashton being welcomed to CBM Partner Project Atfaluna Centre for Deaf Children

Baroness Ashton visits society for deaf children

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Ashton, visits Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, Gaza.

Rima collecting her award from BBC World Affairs Correspondent Mike Wooldridge. Copyright: Andrew Aitchison

BASR staff member receives human rights award

Rima Canawati of the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation in the West Bank is rewarded for her work supporting people with disabilities

CBM mourns IAM deaths in Afghanistan

CBM calls the deaths of IAM staff in northern Afghanistan "a senseless killing of innocent people"


Donate

Donate
Go to Website

CBM worldwide

back to CBM international

Or try this:

Due to your location and language settings you might be interested in the following CBM sites:

donateBottom
© CBM e.v.

Meta navigation, Legal

Access key details

Contact