Who We Are
EU-CORD (European Christian Organisations for Relief and Development) is a network of European relief and development agencies – inspired by Christian values – with a vision for a more just world addressing poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. Our members work in partnership with local groups and churches around the world.
We are made up of 25 NGOs that work alongside over 1000 implementing partners worldwide.
We are an inter-denominational group of Christian relief and development agencies, inspired by Christian values to accomplish our work. As such, we are independent of any political, social or religious authority.
Click here to read EU-CORD’s Theory of Change (PDF)
Click here to read EU-CORD’s Vision for Advocacy (PDF)
EU-CORD works in three principal areas:
Advocacy
We advocate for social, economic and environmental justice before policymakers, donors, and host governments. We work with other networks to amplify the voices of our members and partners in policy and professional forums, before lawmakers and donors, and with other influencers.
Resource Mobilisation
We mobilise financial and human resources so our members and their partners can implement concrete actions. We help members find and apply for project funding, we match partners with like-minded network members for joint projects, we assist with human resources and recruitment, and share information on project funding trends and opportunities.
Capacity Building
We help improve the capacity of our members and their partners with training and ideas for best practice. EU-CORD is the venue for sharing knowledge, experience, and innovative practices to benefit our members, partners, and ultimately grass-roots beneficiaries.