100+
Years of saving sight
We believe no one should be left in the dark
CBM Ireland works to end avoidable blindness, deliver medical care, and promote inclusive development for people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places.
We are committed to restoring dignity and transforming lives—one person, one community at a time.
What we've achieved together
4.4 million
lives
impacted
globally through projects supported by CBM and our partners
103,000+ cataract surgeries
performed restoring sight and independence to those who need it most
1.7 million
medical
screenings
including over 1.4 million for eye diseases
145,000 people reached
through community-based inclusive development programmes
your donation today could help someone see again
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Where your support goes
We work in many of the world’s poorest countries to support people living with disability and poverty. With local partners, we deliver vital healthcare, education, and livelihoods support—so no one is left behind.
Preventing Childhood Blindness in Madagascar
Training rural health workers to screen newborns and prevent avoidable childhood blindness.
Youth First Kenya
A school-based programme helping 13–15-year-olds in Kenya develop emotional resilience and life skills through trained teachers.
Funding Fairer Futures
Empowering disability advocates across Europe and the Global South to push for fairer, more inclusive policies.
Stories of Impact
From Darkness to Bright Futures in Nepal
Born with bilateral cataracts, Samjhana (10) and Anshu (6) were slowly losing their sight. School became impossible and daily tasks were dangerous. Their mother feared they’d never have a normal childhood.
Through a CBM partner hospital, both received sight-saving surgery and glasses. Now they’re back in school, helping at home, and dreaming boldly again.
A Childhood Restored in the Philippines
A traumatic cataract left seven-year-old Kyle struggling to see after an accident. He couldn’t fully join school or play with friends, and surgery cost more than his family earned in months.
Through a CBM-supported programme, Kyle received the operation he desperately needed. Today, he’s back in class, playing freely, and embracing childhood with clear vision.
A Brighter World Opening in Madagascar
Born with cataracts, six-year-old Isidore spent his childhood in blurred shadows in southern Madagascar. He struggled to see, unable to respond to faces or play like other children.
Through a CBM-supported hospital, Isidore received sight-saving surgery. Today, he is beginning to respond to the world around him. He’s seeing light, colour, and the first signs of a brighter future.
A Life of Independence Reclaimed in Kenya
As her vision faded, Juliana lost her independence in rural Kenya. She could no longer farm, cook, or visit friends, and her world slowly narrowed to darkness.
Through a CBM-supported outreach programme, Juliana received sight-restoring cataract surgery. Today, she is back farming, cooking, and reconnecting with her community—living independently once more.
Change lives today
Be the Reason Someone Can See
Every donation you make helps provide sight-saving surgeries, mobility aids, and vital carefor children and families living with disability in some of the world’s poorest communities.
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