People with disabilities form the biggest global minority – one in seven of the world’s population. However, too often the huge potential of people with disabilities as a force for global change is overlooked. The advent calendar will feature stories from people in thePhilippineswho received emergency aid after the recent typhoon and an inspiring message from paralympic champion, Ade Adepitan.
Kirsty Smith, CBM UK Chief Executive said, “People living with disabilities face many different barriers in society, including physical, social and economic factors. CBM aims to break down these barriers and open doors so that people with disabilities don’t have to face the world alone. So you can join us in opening doors, we’re launching an advent calendar to bring a little joy to every day in the run-up to Christmas. Let’s share the next 25 days together. Visit www.cbmuk.org.uk every day until Christmas to find out about how CBM is supporting the most vulnerable people across the world.”
About CBM
CBM, the overseas disability charity, is improving the quality of life of people with and at risk of disabilities. CBM is working in over 70 of the poorest countries of the world and reaching more than 31 million people each year.
The charity seeks to improve access to health care, education and rehabilitation services for people with visual, hearing, physical, intellectual or psychosocial impairments.It also aims to mainstream and empower people with disabilities to take an active role in their communities.
Follow @CBMuk on Twitter to get an update as soon as each door is opened.
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For further press information, including case studies, pictures or interviews with spokespeople from CBM please contact the CBM media team on 01223 484700, clarer@cbmuk.org.uk. For media enquiries out of hours, please call 07903 205442.
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