It is not very long ago that people with disabilities were treated in an often callous and inhumane manner in Ireland and across the world. Often, we look at the past through the lens of ‘presentism’ where we judge the actions of the past through our current values, systems, resources and knowledge.
Read MoreJoin us for a Open Circle live broadcast where we will reflect on the inclusivity, equity, and disability awareness of the climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan and of the next NDC enhancement cycle.
Read MoreThe global community has been presented with a new path forward. Following on form the pivotal Summit of the Future at the United Nation in New York, we ask - is this path truly Disability Inclusive?
Read MoreThis year, this important international day focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring children everywhere to love their eyes.
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In places like Madagascar or Kenya, where CBM Ireland works, basic care is often out of reach, leading to preventable disability or death. We are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and disability by supporting local communities. Balancing immediate needs with long-term solutions, we strive to make a lasting impact.
Read MoreClimate change is an ongoing issue affecting us all. It involves significant changes in average conditions—such as temperature, precipitation (rain), wind patterns, and other aspects of climate—that occur over years, decades, centuries, or longer. It involves longer-term trends, such as shifts toward warmer, wetter, or drier conditions and changes in traditional growing seasons.
Read MoreIn 2015, the governments of Ireland and Kenya played an important role in co-facilitating the global agreement that is known as the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs as you may have heard them called. The impact of the work of Ireland and Kenya together had the potential to be huge but it is starting to look like that it is going to be untapped.
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World Health Day falls on April 7th ‘My Health, My Right’ was chosen as the theme, it is said, ‘to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.’
Read MoreOn this World Down Syndrome Day, we want to ‘End the Stereotypes’ that people with Down Syndrome face.
Read MoreOn March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD gives us an opportunity to both celebrate the achievements of women thus far, and to advocate for the implementation of even more progressive changes for women all over the world. The theme of this year is ‘Invest in Women’.
Read MoreOn Wednesday 24th January this year, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters launched its report, Towards harmonisation of national legislation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The findings are stark. It is as if the government has forgotten to continue work on disability inclusion in Ireland once the administrative process of ratification was completed.
Read MoreThe first week in February is World Interfaith Harmony Week. Embedded within that week is the International Day for Human Fraternity on the 4th of February.
Read MoreThe sixth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24th January 2024 under the theme “learning for lasting peace”
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Braille is 200 years old this year and January 4th is World Braille Day. First recognised as an official ‘international day’ in 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Read MoreDecember 3rd every year marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities".
Read MoreCBM Ireland is working to support people with disabilities across the developing world. We work in countries that are riven with conflict. We see economic development taking a step back in many of the places we work in
Read MoreSunday 19thth November, is International Men’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘Zero male suicide’ whereby men and boys are supported to understand and cope with mental health challenges. One of these challenges is mental health and suicide and it needs to be talked about more.
Read MoreOn 11th October, CBM (Christian Blind Mission) Ireland had the privilege of being invited to speak at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters. The committee's focus was on 'International co-operation: UNCRPD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.' We were incredibly honored to receive this invitation, as it provided a valuable platform to address an issue that lies at the very heart of CBM Ireland's mission.
Read MoreCBM Ireland joins in supporting Dóchas members on calling on the Government to help tackle the triple crises of conflict, climate and hunger.
Read MoreCBM Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Dualta Roughneen as its Chief Executive Officer.
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