Together, We are Cord

Help restore peace so that people can prosper

Peace is possible

Cord’s vision is a world where all people can live in peace and the fullness of life.
Peace means hope and healing for victims in safe and stable societies.
Peace means freedom, and people reaching their potential.
Help restore peace so that people can prosper.

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Find out who we are and what we do. Read about our vision, mission and values. Meet our team including our staff, trustees and patrons.

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Our work

Discover where we work. Learn about our current programmes. Read about our theory of change and how we measure our impact.

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There are lots of ways to partner with us for peace. Find out how you can bring hope and healing to more Communities trapped in fear.

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Lives changed

Recycling for peace in Laos schools

Imagine going to school every day and finding piles of rubbish in the playground. No recycling bins. No way to compost. Just waste lying around, attracting flies, smelling bad, and making people ill. Sadly, that’s the reality for many children in Laos. But here’s the good news: your support is helping change this! For over …

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Supporter stories

Meet Kat Brealey, Cord’s Chair of Trustees

Cord is blessed to have a wonderful board of Trustees whose dedication, guidance and wisdom is vital to our mission. We asked Kat Brealey, Chair of Trustees, to tell us about her journey with Cord and her passion for peace: As I arrived in Coventry for my first board meeting as Chair of Trustees last …

Cord’s impact last year

...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.