Harvesting Evidence of Sustainable Change: Advancing Impact Evaluation through Outcome Harvesting
In our work as a peacebuilding organisation, we often operate in restrictive and complex environments. Our interventions frequently focus on fostering changes in relationships and behaviour that ensure people and communities can fully exercise their rights—whether by addressing harmful gender norms that hinder people from flourishing, responding to the ongoing impacts of intergenerational trauma in … Read more
Empowering Local Civil Society for Lasting Change
A strong, independent civil society is essential for peaceful, resilient communities. While local organisations are best placed to address their communities’ challenges, they often lack the resources and support to reach their full potential. Cord’s approach to civil society capacity building is rooted in partnership and localisation—trusting and investing in those who understand their contexts … Read more
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
Empowering Communities through Village Land and Forestry Committees
The best way to protect forests is by placing communities at the heart of conservation and equipping them with the skills and authority to safeguard their lands and livelihoods. One of the key ways Cord supports this in Laos is by helping communities establish and strengthen Village Land and Forestry Committees (VLFCs). Cord provides tailored … Read more
