Areas of work

We’re making peace possible through a diverse range of projects. Explore our programmes focusing on freedom of religion or belief, climate change, women’s empowerment, Indigenous people’s rights and much more.

Freedom of Religion or Belief  

When the right to freedom of religion or belief is not respected, violence and even genocide can result. Challenging prejudice and discrimination is therefore central to Cord’s peacebuilding work.

Indigenous people’s land rights  

Cord is working to strengthen and support Indigenous human rights defenders, ensuring they have the knowledge, network and skills to peacefully and effectively defend their land.
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Lives changed

Stories of healing and forgiveness

Thanks to your loving donations, stories of healing and forgiveness continue to flow from our Dukomeze Kunywana project in Burundi. People who have suffered trauma for decades because of war and violence are finding peace. Relationships are being restored and communities are being renewed. Dukomeze Kunywana is a phrase in Kirundi, a language spoken in ...
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Cord’s impact last year

2,753
people supported to set up businesses, providing reliable income and building trust between entrepreneurs from different ethnic backgrounds.
1,147
Human Rights Defenders strengthened in their advocacy work.
121
workshops facilitated, where communities, businesses and authorities met together in a safe space to collaborate and resolve issues.
127,000
lives impacted around the world through our projects.
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