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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 mostvulnerable communities In late January, the new American administration decided to suspend all … Read more

Project Officer – Myanmar

Based in Yangon, Myanmar (with travel locally and regionally) Full time position Salary scale: USD 1,100-1,300 Closing date: 31 January 2025 Interviews: TBC Are you passionate about helping communities work together to improve access to freedoms for all? We are looking for a Myanmar National, to fill the position of Project Officer. Ideally you will have already worked in … Read more

New projects launching soon!

Since writing this article, the American administration have terminated funding for these projects. Find out more… We are thrilled to share some fantastic new projects that will be launched next year. Part of the funding for these projects comes from different international Governments. This is hugely encouraging because it shows how much they believe in … 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

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Mrs Thu is taking on the companies causing immense damage to the environment

EMPOWER is Cord’s project which builds peace by training Women Environmental Defenders in Southeast Asia. But what does this really mean in practice? Here’s a wonderful example of how this project works and the incredible difference your support makes! Mrs Cil Thu is 27 and lives in Cil Mup village in Dam Rong district, Lam ...

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.