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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 … Read more

“I’ve learned so much from Cord that I decided to leave them a gift in my Will.”

We are so grateful to R A of Coventry (as they wish to be known) for sharing why they have taken the very special decision to leave a gift to Cord in their Will. “As the years go by, you start to think about WILLS! I’ve learned so much from Cord that I decided to … Read more

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 … Read more

Thanks to your love and generosity…

Last year, because of your prayers and donations, 127,000 people were helped through Cord’s projects. You supported work in Burundi and Uganda in East Africa and Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos,  Bangladesh & Thailand in Southeast Asia. Strand 1. Strengthening local, grassroots organisations Your wonderful gifts meant 5,479 people took part in 186 peacebuilding workshops including those: … Read more
Claudine and the team inspect the potatoes
Lives changed
Claudine is confident, assertive and ambitious. Her successful business is developing peace in her community and offering hope to other young people.