CBM in Numbers

In 2022, CBM provided eye care services to 7 million people, including 494,000 eye surgeries, of which 323,000 were cataract surgeries. We also distributed 489,000 pairs of glasses and visual aids through the Inclusive Eye Health Initiative. CBM's projects helped children and adults with visual impairments to regain their sight so that they can continue their education and improve their quality of life. 

• 7,029,571 people received vital eye care services. 

• 494,821 eye surgeries were performed, including 323,275 cataract surgeries and 7,051 on children. 

• 489,303 eyeglasses and vision aids were distributed, improving vision for hundreds of thousands. 

CBM provided humanitarian assistance to 271,215 people, including basic medical care, food, cash and vouchers, and non-food items. CBM's Inclusive Humanitarian Action Initiative ensured that persons with disabilities, who are often overlooked in emergency situations, received immediate support to help them cope with the crisis and improve their living conditions. 

• 271,215 people received crucial humanitarian assistance. 

• 151,689 individuals received basic medical care. 

• 37,666 people received cash and vouchers, primarily used for purchasing food. 

• 62,194 individuals received food support. 

• 30,985 people received non-food items. 

• 2,848 people with disabilities actively participated in humanitarian action projects. 

Through the CBID initiative, CBM enrolled 885,166 persons with disabilities in inclusive development projects. We have provided skills and business training, facilitated employment opportunities, and offered financial services to support livelihoods and promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in their communities. 

• 885,166 persons enrolled in CBID services, promoting inclusivity and livelihood security. 

• 48,411 individuals received skills and business training. 

• 58,035 people obtained employment, fostering equal opportunities. 

• 58,941 individuals gained access to financial services, empowering economic independence. 

CBM treated 53.5 million people for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), such as river blindness and trachoma, through mass drug administration, hygiene training and surgical interventions. By focusing on these neglected diseases, CBM prevented blindness and improved the overall well-being of communities at risk. 

• 48,674,438 individuals received medications for eye-related NTDs. 
• 29,888 participants received hygiene training to protect against NTDs. 
• 16,487 surgeries were performed to prevent trachoma-related blindness. 

CBM provided medical care and treatment to 121,894 persons with physical disabilities, including 24,225 surgical procedures. We also provided physiotherapy, orthoses, prostheses and mobility aids to improve the mobility and independence of persons with physical impairments. 

• 121,894 individuals received medical care and treatment for physical disabilities. 

• 24,225 surgical procedures were performed, including 4,675 on clubfoot. 

• 177,556 physio or ergo therapeutic treatments were provided. 

• 13,509 orthoses or prostheses and 18,066 mobility aids were distributed. 

CBM delivered medical services to 408,703 people with ear conditions and provided speech and language therapy, hearing tests, ear surgeries and hearing aids. These measures were aimed at repairing hearing damage and promoting communication among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

• 408,703 persons received medical services for ear conditions. 

• 3,962 speech and language therapy sessions were conducted. 

• 49,439 audiograms and other hearing tests were performed. 

• 8,133 ear operations were carried out. 

• 2,444 hearing aids and amplification devices were dispensed. 

Promoting medical education and training is important to sustainably improve local care for persons with disabilities in developing countries and to prevent disability. In 2022, 16,443 people completed further training in ophthalmology, for example as ophthalmologists and optometrists. This is more than five times as many professionals as in the previous year - a big step towards strengthening local health systems. 

• 16,443 participants completed training in eye care.