CBM Christian Blind Mission

CBM Christian Blind Mission is an international Christian development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in the poorest countries in the world. With over 100 years of experience and based on Christian values, CBM addresses poverty both as a cause and a consequence of disability and works in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

CBM offers a variety of services aimed at improving the living conditions of people with disabilities. These include:

• Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID): Promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in communities through targeted development projects.
• Inclusive Ophthalmology: Providing eye care and treatments to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life.
• Inclusive Humanitarian Aid: Ensuring that people with disabilities are not overlooked in humanitarian crises and have access to vital resources.

The vision of CBM is an inclusive world where all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and can reach their full potential. The mission of CBM is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in the poorest countries in the world. CBM works regardless of race, gender, or religion and promotes equal opportunities, economic empowerment, and full social participation.

CBM is committed to sustainable development goals by reducing the prevalence of diseases that lead to disabilities and minimizing conditions that cause disabilities. The organization promotes economic empowerment and livelihood security for people with disabilities and advocates for their full inclusion in all areas of society.

In 2023, CBM reached approximately 62.2 million people, of whom 10.4 million received comprehensive support through medical treatments, rehabilitation measures, education, livelihood support, and emergency aid. This work was made possible through the support of strong partners who funded projects in 35 countries.

CBM was founded by Pastor Ernst J. Christoffel, who established a home for blind and otherwise disabled orphaned children in Turkey in 1908. Despite numerous challenges, including two world wars, Christoffel continued his work and laid the foundation for an organization that is now a global leader in development aid for people with disabilities.

CBM remains true to Pastor Christoffel's vision and continuously works to improve the living conditions of people with disabilities worldwide and to provide them access to essential health services.

1. https://www.cbm.org/
2. https://www.cbm.org/about-cbm/our-vision-mission-and-values/
3. https://www.cbm.org/about-cbm/contact/
4. https://www.cbm.org/en/about-cbm/our-story/
5. https://idrr.cbm.org/en/card/early-warning-system