Christoffel-Blindenmission Deutschland e.V.
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Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) - An International Development Organization
editThe Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM), founded in 1908 by Pastor Ernst Jakob Christoffel, is a renowned international development organization. It focuses on improving the living conditions of people with disabilities in the poorest countries in the world.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the CBM is to provide people with disabilities with medical assistance, rehabilitation and inclusion. It is committed to equal participation in society and wants to break the cycle of poverty and disability. The organization is based on Christian values and strives for an inclusive world in which all people can contribute their skills.
Key Products and Services
edit- Medical Assistance: The CBM offers medical support to prevent or alleviate disabilities.
- Rehabilitation: It promotes the rehabilitation of people with disabilities to strengthen their independence.
- Inclusion: The organization is committed to the full social participation of people with disabilities.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe CBM works in over 80 countries and currently supports around 800 projects. It is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a specialist organization and has consultative status with the United Nations. The organization is a member of the Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft and has had the donation seal of the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) since 1993. The CBM is also a signatory to the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, which underscores its transparency and accountability.
Vision and Goals
editThe vision of the CBM is to create a world in which people with disabilities have the same opportunities and rights as everyone else. It wants to overcome poverty and disability and promote an inclusive society in which no one is left behind. Through preventive, curative, educational and rehabilitative services, the CBM aims to improve the independence of affected people and reduce poverty.