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Homes and livelihoods washed away
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Pakistan's 2010 flooding has affected millions, but it is those who have disabilities who are often hardest hit. Meer (pictured below) is one example. Although he contracted polio as a child, he was self-sufficient before his house and means of income was washed away. He and his family now live in a temporary camp 600km from home.

CBM Responds To Pakistan's Worst Floods
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Pakistan's worst floods on record that began almost two weeks ago have killed more than 1,400 people and affected more than 3 million, according to a U.N. spokesperson.

CBM Mourns IAM Deaths in Afghanistan
Saturday, August 7, 2010
CBM-US Chief Executive Officer Ron Nabors calls the deaths of IAM staff in northern Afghanistan "a senseless killing of innocent people."

Update from the CBM-US Office
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Read our latest round-up from CBM's home office

Visit to Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Gaza
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Press Release: The U.S. Congressman and Federal Judge, Keith Ellison, visits Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Gaza.

NYTimes: Countless Lost Limbs Alter Life in Haiti's Ruins
Monday, March 22, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- "Don't cut off my leg!" Fabienne Jean screamed repeatedly as she was carried through the gates of the General Hospital here after the earthquake. "I'm a dancer. My leg is my livelihood. Please, don't take my leg."

Press Release: Lighthouse Partners with CBM to Aid Haitian Relief Efforts
Monday, March 1, 2010
Chicago Lighthouse staff and program participants opened up their hearts as well as their wallets to aid Haitian earthquake victims by raising $800.

Haiti Quake: Two Weeks In, CBM Situation Updates
Thursday, January 28, 2010
It's been two weeks since one of the worst earthquakes in history struck Haiti, and the situation remains bleak

CBM's work in Haiti has been recognized in the UN Enable
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
CBM's work in Haiti has been recognized in the most recent "UN Enable" Newsletter.

Donations Are Still Needed. Support CBM's Efforts to Rebuild Lives.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti has changed lives in unimaginable ways. CBM is committed to continue our work, and find new ways to serve the growing population of the disabled during Haiti's challenging times ahead.

ChildFund Partners With Christian Blind Mission in Haiti
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
(Source: PR Newswire) Helping vulnerable children in aftermath of earthquake

Haiti Quake: CBM Team Updates from Haiti
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Heartbreaking news continues to flow in as the aftermath of Haiti's worst earthquake in 200 years unfolds.

Haiti Quake: CBM's 3 Step Action Plan in Place
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Heartbreaking news continues to flow in as the aftermath of Haiti's worst earthquake in 200 years unfolds.

Press Release: CBM Helps Most Vulnerable Victims of Haiti
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Greenville, S.C. -- The recent earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is having a devastating effect on some of the world's most vulnerable people the disabled, according to Ron Nabors, CEO of CBM-US, whose U.S. headquarters are based in Greenville, S.C.

Haiti Quake: CBM Responding to the Worst Quake to Hit Haiti in 200 Years
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
CBM-US CEO Ron Nabors "fears the worst" because of the magnitude and timing of the quake that struck Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince as most were heading home from work.