CBM Policy Papers

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The policy papers provide guidelines for CBM’s overseas work. They have been developed by CBM advisors, who are professionals, practitioners and teachers in the fields of medical care, education and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities. These experts combine their practical knowledge with professional expertise within the policy papers. The papers are aimed to fit in a development context, therefore stressing low cost options and applicable technology. The policies are revised and updated regularly, according to current debates in the context of disability and development.

For further information on CBM’s policies, view or download the attached policy papers. Further papers are currently being revised and will be posted online in the coming months. To read the papers, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at the Adobe Website.

Child Protection Policy

The purpose of this policy is to protect children, both with and without disabilities (and vulnerable adults), from sexual exploitation and sexual, emotional or physical abuse, including neglect, which are totally unacceptable to CBM International.

Read more: CBM Policy on Child Protection
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New publication about cbm's work, vision and values

Cover page of the new publication

We invite you to share our vision to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and to reduce the risk of disability from disease and exclusion for those who live in the most disadvantaged societies around the world.

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World Health Organization thanks cbm for its outstanding work

Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General WHO and Dr Allen Foster, cbm President

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Projects worldwide

Projects worldwide