Shifting Power: Women, Climate & Conflict in the Mekong
In June, Cord hosted a regional webinar spotlighting the realities and reflections of women environmental defenders (WEDs) across the Mekong region. Drawing on insights from the EMPOWER project—which supported over 300 women in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—the discussion explored how climate change, gender inequality, and conflict intersect, and what support WEDs say they need most. … Read more
When Cord’s project arrived, “that was the moment my life started to change”
Mrs. Bahati Sitakis is a mother, a business woman and a community leader. But, growing up, people told her she was a curse. She was abandoned by her parents and later, her husband. She was full of hopelessness and despair. But now, thanks to you, Bahati’s experienced an incredible transformation. She’s confident, driven and has … Read more
