Recently, 18-year-old Dilmaya told us, “I feel good when I talk to my counsellor.”
If you remember Dilmaya’s story, you’ll know how significant the words ‘I feel good’ are. This drastic change is all thanks to you.
You see, when she was only three-years-old, Dilmaya began having severe epileptic seizures – up to five or six a day. But when Dilmaya went to school, things got even worse.
Dilmaya’s classmates ran away from her, terrified that they’d ‘catch’ epilepsy. Her teachers also didn’t know what epilepsy was, and tried hitting and scolding to make Dilmaya ‘behave’.
In time, Dilmaya’s mental health deteriorated so badly that her life was in danger.
You poured kindness, love, and understanding into this heartbreaking situation.
Because you showed love, Dilmaya has received treatment for her epilepsy – so that she has less (and more mild) episodes. As you can imagine, this has been a huge and very welcome change for Dilmaya and her family.
Your generosity has also provided Dilmaya with the mental health support she desperately needs through one of our partner organisations in Nepal. For the first time in her life, Dilmaya has found love and understanding in a mental health counsellor, and it’s all thanks to you.
And last but not least, you have helped us to understand people like you better. Many of you responded to our supporter survey, providing us with your thoughts and feedback allowing CBM to better assist those who need us most around the world.
Thank you for showing love to Dilmaya by providing her with mental health support. You are wonderful!
“Love your neighbour as yourself.” Mark 12:31
“I am happy, I am very happy!” says Olubunmi, beaming with joy.
Thank you so much for setting Olubunmi free from the misery of fistula.
You might remember that Olubunmi gave birth to her first child more than 27 years ago. Unfortunately, it wasn’t an easy birth – and Olubunmi ended up with a tear in her birth canal – a fistula.
Since then, Olubunmi has been trapped in a desperate cycle of shame and misery.
The fistula leaked urine uncontrollably and the smell made her deeply ashamed …
… until your kindness set her free.
Because of you, Olubunmi was able to get corrective surgery for her fistula. The smell of urine is gone, and she is now healed!
Olubunmi is overjoyed. She said, “I am free. I can do anything I like now. I am very glad, very happy.”
That’s not all.
Thanks to our amazing supporters, our partner organisation was able to provide many corrective surgeries for women with fistula.
They’ve also been training medical staff throughout the region, educating communities, and teaching women and girls advocacy so that women like Olubunmi aren’t forced to endure decades of misery before they get treatment.
Thank you for giving women like Olubunmi the healthcare, support, and love they urgently need.
“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” Mark 5:34
We want to say a huge thank you to our newest supporters. Thanks to you, and our existing supporters too, relief is now pouring into one of the world’s biggest crises.
At this moment, nearly two billion people are being forced to drink water that is contaminated. They have no other option. It’s either dirty water, or no water at all…
At this moment, nearly two billion people are being forced to drink water that is contaminated. They have no other option. It’s either dirty water, or no water at all…
… and the consequences are devastating.
Every day, 1,000 children under the age of five die because of dirty water.
This tragedy cannot continue. When we reached out to let you know of this devastating crisis, your response blew us away.
And now, because of you, safe, Water for Life is arriving in some of the world’s worst-affected regions.
Your generosity has given people in remote villages access to accessible water points.
You’ve also helped establish hand-washing stations in an isolated school, so that children can be protected from the dangerous spread of disease.
And you’ve also added a safe water well to a community. This gift will have long-lasting effects, as this community will now have clean drinking water, forever!
With your help, we hope to bring safe, clean, and accessible water to every child, family and community in need.
A very special thank you
One of the most effective ways to give safe, clean water to a community is to drill and install, or repair, a borehole. The trouble is, each borehole costs $4,600.
This gift is beyond the reach of most.
Even so, our CEO Jane Edge reached out to a few supporters, and we hoped and prayed that one or two of you might be able to respond with a gift.
We are humbled to say that 43 of you responded to the call. This is truly extraordinary, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Because of you, 47 communities will now get access to a borehole for life – thank you!
Thank you for giving such a profound and lasting gift to communities in need!
Make a lasting impact
A gift in your Will is one of the most long-lasting gifts you can leave behind. It ensures that your compassion for those living in extreme poverty will live on beyond your lifetime.
Through this powerful legacy, you will help change the lives of those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty and disability. Your gift, no matter how big or small, is a generous love-led act that can help restore sight, give people mobility and empower them with dignity and inclusion long into the future.
Your love will make a lasting impact for generations to come.
Please prayerfully consider leaving a legacy of hope by remembering CBM in your Will. For a confidential discussion, call our friendly team on 1800 678 069.
Make your church even more welcoming… for FREE
Would you like to find out how you can ensure people with disabilities feel welcome and included in your local church?
CBM has free resources to help churches understand, support and welcome people with disabilities, mental health conditions and neurodivergences like ADHD or autism.
Our new videos are an engaging way to learn more – and are suitable for churches of all sizes and denominations.
Register to download the Luke14 resources
Towards equity for people with disabilities
Did you know, 1 in 3 of us need assistive technology?
You might remember from our last report back reading about the launch of the International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (IDEARS).
This marked a momentous step forward towards disability equity in the Australian aid program.
The strategy promotes equity by partnering with Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs), setting disability equity targets globally, and committing to increasing investment on accessible, sustainable and affordable assistive technology for those who need it in the Pacific.
Find out more about the need for assistive technology
Can we pray for you?
Did you know that CBM has a Volunteers Prayer Team? It’s true, and we’d LOVE to pray for you.
No prayer request is too big or too small. If there is something you’d like prayer for, please don’t hesitate to send us your prayer request online or phone us on 1800 678 069.
We would be honoured to pray for you, and to ask for God’s blessing upon you.