Selected news articles related to CBM Inclusive Emergency Response
The CBM Humanitarian Hands on Tool (HHoT) has also undergone preliminary field testing and was finalist in a digital awards competition
11-10-2018
The Humanitarian Inclusion Standards become part of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, complementing existing guidelines and filling gap on inclusion
31-05-2018
This document provides guidance to include older people and people with disabilities in all sectors and at all stages of humanitarian action
07-02-2018
Inclusive emergency response in Haiti and Cuba
02-10-2017
CBM response ensuring that persons with disabilities in Haiti and Cuba are able to rebuild their lives
02-04-2017
CBM response is ensuring that persons with disabilities and other more at-risk community members are included
02-01-2017
CBM highlights the Humanitarian Disability Charter and interviews Ethiopian Emergency Programme Manager
12-08-2016
CBM and partners responding to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck Ecuador on 16 April 2016
20-04-2016
Testimonies from humanitarian workers with disabilities
19-05-2016
CBM responding to address immediate needs and build resilience, including people who are most at-risk
20-06-2016
CBM, with partners, participates in the first ever World Humanitarian Summit, promoting inclusion of persons with disabilities
25-05-2016
Research assessing the impact of the 2015 Nepal earthquake on older people and persons with disabilities
16-06-2016
Working to ensure that everyone in the affected communities - including persons with disabilities - benefits from and participates in relief and recovery work
19-04-2016
The Dhaka Declaration, adapted at the Dhaka Conference on Disability and Disaster, December 2015, supports implementation of the Sendai Framework
15-12-2015
CBM emergency response in post-earthquake Nepal, in collaboration with key stakeholders, provides training on disability-inclusive shelter and settlement in emergency
30-11-2015
More than 21,000 people reached so far, as CBM and partners' inclusive response to the Nepal earthquake looks to the future
25-10-2015
CBM and partners' response strategy has reached more than 15,000 people so far, and laid foundations for a more inclusive future
28-07-2015
CBM and partners have implemented a response strategy that addresses immediate needs and ensures disability-inclusion in mainstream services
22-05-2015
An integral part of the new global agenda
07-06-2015
CBM emergency team working with partners to provide for immediate and long-term needs in Nepal - including people with disabilities
19-05-2015
Interview with Valerie Scherrer, director of CBM's Emergency Response Unit, about inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
08-04-2015
CBM welcomes the new framework on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), which promises greater resilience for all of society
18-03-2015
At the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), CBM supports a disability-inclusive Post-2015 framework
05-03-2015
CBM and partners respond to tropical storm Chedza in Madagascar, to address immediate and long-term needs
12-02-2015
CBM and partners are responding to the Malawi flooding to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in relief measures
12-02-2015
CBM commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Haiti earthquake which struck on 12 January 2010
09-01-2015
CBM has contacted all partners potentially affected by the Philippines' latest typhoon, and none have reported casualties or major damage
08-12-2014
To ensure full inclusion and maximum resilience for all in emergency response and Disaster Risk Reduction, technology must be accessible
28-11-2014
Ensuring basic needs of people affected by Hudhud in India are met, especially families of persons with disabilities
27-10-2014
International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is celebrated this year on 13 October, and the theme focuses on older people
13-10-2014
CBM and local partners are working together to equip families in Gaza with food and hygiene kits and to provide support to severely injured people
05-08-2014
The 6th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) recognises importance of active participation of persons with disability
30-06-2014
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) work of Pacific Disability Forum is recognised as they win Pacific Innovation and Leadership Award for Resilience
11-06-2014
How to advocate for active inclusion of people with disabilities
14-05-2014
CBM and other international NGOs launch the Aging and Disability Task Force (ADTF) in the Philippines, to ensure full inclusiion in humanitarian responses
30-05-2014
Six months since Typhoon Haiyan, CBM and partners are working to ensure that people with disabilities are included at all levels of recovery
07-05-2014
CBM partner, Association of Disabled Persons Iloilo (ADPI) Cooperative, contributes to mainstream recovery by building furniture for schools
22-04-2014
Ageing and Disability Focal Points (ADFPs) provide the link between persons with disabilities recovering from Haiyan and essential public services
06-04-2014
CBM and partners working to ensure that persons with disabilities are not forgotten in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan
07-04-2014
More than 590,000 Syrian refugees are living in Jordan - CBM and partners are supporting persons with disabilities in Al Za’atari camp
31-10-2013
WHO, CBM and other partners have released a guidance note about including persons with disabilities in Emergency Risk Management for Health
30-10-2013
13 October is International Day for Disaster Reduction, CBM celebrates disability inclusive practices from around the world
08-10-2013
Leading up to 13 October, International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR 2013), CBM celebrates disability inclusive practices from around the world
03-10-2013
Leading up to 13 October, International Day for Disaster Reduction 2013, CBM celebrates disability inclusive practices from around the world
23-09-2013
Leading up to 13 October, International Day for Disaster Reduction 2013, CBM celebrates disability inclusive practices from around the world
17-09-2013
Leading up to 13 October, International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR 2013), CBM celebrates disability inclusive practices from around the world
09-09-2013
For World Humanitarian Day 2013 the UN is launching a campaign called 'The world needs more...' - CBM wants more inclusion
13-08-2013
CBM and Disability Thailand were involved in planning meetings and participated in ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise (DiREx) 2013
16-05-2013
In May 2013 CBM and partners participated in the 4th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva
24-05-2013
CBM and DiDRRN launch a key publication on Inclusive Disaster Risk Management, including good practice examples and 'voices from the field'
17-05-2013
In May 2013 CBM will be taking part in the 4th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva.
16-05-2013
CBM is part of the DiDRR network to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in building resilience for the communities
04-04-2013
A severe typhoon caused extensive damage in the Philippines in December 2012 - CBM Emergency Response Unit is supporting persons with disabilities
13-12-2012
CBM and local partner organisation in DRC are supporting persons with disabilities who have been displaced as a result of the recently escalating conflict
13-12-2012
Focusing on a young woman who lives in a flood prone region of Bangladesh, 'Kazol and the Flood’ is voted best in ‘Human Interest’ category
25-10-2012
As a food crisis is about to affect the whole Sahel region, CBM aims to enable vulnerable families to pass the summer lean season
03-04-2012
The southern Philippines has been hit by tropical storm Washi, which caused a thousand deaths. CBM deploys assessment mission
19-12-2011
CBM and its partners monitor the situation closely as projects are affected; the impact of natural disasters is greater for persons with disabilities
21-10-2011
CBM and partners supporting people with disabilities affected by the Horn of Africa food crisis
28-07-2011
Emergency relief efforts are shifting towards rebuilding homes, schools and livelihoods for flood survivors
16-11-2010
Meer Hassan, a person with a disability who was self sufficient before the flooding in Pakistan, has lost everything
01-11-2010
CBM's Emergency response team reports from Port-au-Prince
01-11-2010