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Development | CBM
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Violence against women and girls with disabilities. Ternational Women’s Day is an annual opportunity to celebrate progress made towards equality for women. But it is also a reminder of how far we still are from this goal particularly for women with disabilities who are experiencing violence around the world. Violence against women and girls has been described as a ‘global pandemic.’ And it is easy to see why. 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The problem doesn’t ...
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DRR | CBM
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Inclusive humanitarian response change is coming! I arrived in Nepal on May 12th, some hours after the massive aftershock that caused more casualties and a number of additional damages to properties and infrastructure. Though earthquakes are not new to me, every time it makes me realise how frightening they are, bringing a feeling of helplessness. Working with partners ensuring inclusion. It’s been three weeks of working with partners to provide support to the most affected people, to raise awareness abo...
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People with disabilities | CBM
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Category Archives: People with disabilities. Promoting empowerment and access for all: lessons from Disabled People’s Organisations. We talk about access a lot, and it is hugely important. People with disabilities need to be able to access all the same services and opportunities as people without they need to be able to go to school, access health care and earn an income. They may also need access to specific services such as rehabilitation or assistive devices, such as wheelchairs. I recently got back f...
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Mental health | CBM
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Category Archives: Mental health. World Mental Health Day 2015: Addressing mental health in the poorest communities of the world. October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year we address a key issue facing people living with psychosocial disabilities (disabilities caused by mental illness): dignity. Worldwide, high levels of stigma and discrimination strip people with psychosocial disabilities of dignity and prevent them from the experience of living as, and being treated as, equal members of society.
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Ebola | CBM
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Mental Health and Emergencies: CBM Partners Meeting the Needs of their Communities. Aarti was not injured in the earthquake but the 3yr old, who has spina bifida, hasnt smiled or played since. This week, in the UK, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. A perfect time to talk about the importance of mental health in disasters. People with psychosocial disabilities (those living with disabilities caused by mental illness. At the same time, normal signs of distress within a population increase greatly.
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Members | National Mental Health Network - Nepal
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Mental Health in Nepal. Centre for Mental Health and Counselling-Nepal. The Centre for Mental Health and Counselling –Nepal (CMC-Nepal) is a non-governmental organization working in mental health and development by providing mental health. Know more. Livelihoods Education and Development Society (LEADS). Livelihoods Education and Development Society (LEADS) is a non-governmental and non-profit making social organization working to address the needs and promote the rights. Know more. We are a Kathmandu-...
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Our Partners | Mennonite Central Committee Nepal
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Mennonite Central Committee Nepal. Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ. Our Vision and Mission. MCC Nepal is proud to work alongside the following eight NGOs:. Brethren in Community Welfare Society (BICWS). Is the service arm of the Brethren in Christ Church in Nepal, based in Biratnagar in southeastern Nepal. MCC partners with them in food security, livelihoods, and vocational training in marginalized communities. Nepal Christian Relief Society (NCRS). Or Group of Helping Hands, works i...
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Poverty | CBM
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We need to build back a better Nepal with disabled people. Kirsty Smith, Chief Executive of CBM UK in Nepal. I ask, thinking of others in more remote rural areas who may live several hours walk from anywhere accessible by road. They ask a relative or neighbour to come for them, Pramita replies. What happens if the relative or neighbour was killed or injured themselves, or is unable to spare so much time? I ask She sighs. Then they might miss out, she admits. More about CBM’s emergency response in Nepal.
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Emergency Appeal | CBM
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Category Archives: Emergency Appeal. We will Rise Again – Nepal Earthquake. On 4th June I travelled to Nepal to join CBM’s team of local staff and emergency response specialists, who have been working since the devastating earthquake on April 25th. To ensure that people with disabilities and injuries receive the help they need. Here is my first blog from Nepal, after a very moving day in Bhaktapur. More about CBM’s emergency response in Nepal. Inclusive humanitarian response change is coming! Three weeks...
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Mental Health and Emergencies: CBM Partners Meeting the Needs of their Communities | CBM
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Mental Health and Emergencies: CBM Partners Meeting the Needs of their Communities. Aarti was not injured in the earthquake but the 3yr old, who has spina bifida, hasnt smiled or played since. This week, in the UK, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. A perfect time to talk about the importance of mental health in disasters. People with psychosocial disabilities (those living with disabilities caused by mental illness. At the same time, normal signs of distress within a population increase greatly.
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