Abigail (sitting in her wheelchair) at school. In the background sit her four best friends: (from left to right) Rejoice, Abby, Agness und Taliya

Our Vision, Mission and Values

CBM Vision Statement

An inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

CBM Mission Statement

CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world.

Based on its Christian values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause, and a consequence, of disability, and works in partnership to create a society for all.

  1. Our_Mission_-_Theological_Basis_of_our_Christian_Identity.pdf (pdf | 2 MB)

Building an inclusive society

CBM works in the most disadvantaged societies, irrespective of race, gender or religion. CBM seeks to:

  • Reduce the prevalence of diseases which cause impairments.
  • Minimise the conditions which lead to disability.
  • Promote equal opportunities for economic empowerment, livelihood security, and full inclusion in all aspects of society for persons with disabilities.

CBM changes lives for the better, fundamentally and long term