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

Four projects closed after unprecedented cuts to US international development funding

At the end of February, we learned that United States funding for four of our projects has been terminated. This leaves us in a very challenging financial position but we  are determined to find a way through. Disastrous news for the world’s most vulnerable communities In late January, the new American administration decided to suspend ...
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Cord’s impact last year

84
...grassroots organisations supported to be more sustainable and resilient, with 33 receiving small grants to amplify their work.
867
...Human Rights Defenders strengthened in their advocacy work of which 67% were women.
973
...people participated in workshops, where communities, businesses and authorities met together in a safe space to collaborate and resolve issues.
117,000
...lives impacted around the world through our projects.
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