In Brief
Giving Thanks and Changing Lives
“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
cbm (Christian Blind Mission) transforms lives in the world’s poorest places With the help of generous kiwis, cbm helps people living with disabilities in the world’s poorest places. New Zealanders have given generously this year transforming lives and giving hope, and this has been achieved even through the pandemic. Restoring sight to the blind or repairing a birthing tear (fistula) does more than just provide better health. It allows the individual to reintegrate back into their families and communities so that they can continue to contribute. It gives them back their dignity and a far better future. Last year cbm NZ changed lives by:
Last year cbm Global changed lives by: • • • •
working in 19 countries collaborating with 21 local partners delivering 22 projects impacting 890,321 people!
Through cbm NZ… 850,673 people no longer have a disability 22,862 accessed medicine and rehabilitation 5,205 have improved their circumstances via development programmes 11,581 people/families given vital humanitarian aid
When Barbra’s eye bandage came off, and she saw her daughter’s face for the first time in many years, she beamed and clapped her hands with joy!
working in to 48 countries collaborating with 331 local partners delivering 460 projects impacting 4,052,036 people!
Dr Murray Sheard received his PhD in Ethics and Philosophy from the University of Auckland. He has worked in international development for over 15 years and is the Chief Executive Officer of cbm New Zealand.
Help restore hope and dignity to people living in poverty with disabilities
Edward and Kevine are 7–yr–old twins in remote Uganda, with a childhood filled with poverty and pain. Their knees collapsed outwards, making their legs extremely bent. Fortunately, cbmpartnered fieldworkers found them and referred them to the cbmfunded CoRSU Hospital for life–changing surgery.
If you would like to help end the cycle of poverty and disability, you may like to consider becoming a Child Sponsor, an Eye Champion, or a prayer partner with cbm. Visit their website to read all about the impact you can have to help transform the lives of people living with disabilities in the world’s poorest places. cbmnz.org.nz
Obstetric Fistula is a devastating and debilitating health condition Globally, for every mother who receives life-changing surgery, at least 50 go without. Help restore hope and dignity to sick, heartbroken and isolated mothers, like Maimunat living in Nigeria, who suffer from incontinence. To read Maimunat’s compelling story, go to www.cbmnz.org.nz | 0800 77 22 64 In Brief | Words — Murray Sheard, CEO, cbm NZ
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