CBM - together we can do more

Cerebral palsy results from a brain injury at the time of birth, or during infancy. Premature birth, lack of obstetric care, and rampant malaria combine to produce a much higher incidence of cerebral palsy in developing countries.

Children with cerebral palsy develop a stiffness in their muscles, and lose their coordination. They often suffer some degree of mental disability.

Mothers must spend many hours caring for these special children - feeding them, cleaning them, moving them. These are mothers and families already struggling to survive poverty and hunger. They need help to help their child.

Physiotherapy, home support and education can ease the burden of cerebral palsy. Simple appliances, like special chairs and walking aids, can make a world of difference for families in desperate need.