EU-CORD in 2022

EU-CORD’s activities in 2022 focused on efforts to connect our European members, their staff globally, and local partners in new and innovative ways through our wide range of activities.

At the heart of EU-CORD is a fundamental belief in the power of connection. We recognise that in order to truly make a positive impact in the world, we must work together in partnership and collaboration. By coming together, we are able to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and perspectives, and create a powerful force for transformative change. Whether it is through the establishment of new partnerships, the sharing of best practices, or the development of innovative solutions, our collaborative efforts are driven by a shared commitment to creating a more just and equal world, one that is of service to, and with, poor and vulnerable communities.

In our 2022+ strategy, we committed to being a network that would be agile and responsive to each others’ needs and capacity, and our 2022 achievements reflect that commitment.

• One of our proudest accomplishments in 2022 was the publication of our Nexus Study, which summarised EU-CORD members’ work and approach to the Peace-Humanitarian-Development nexus. This was taken further in a series of nexus-themed webinars in partnership with ActAlliance EU and Caritas Europa.
• It was insightful to learn from Parliamentarians from South Sudan, Uganda, the Netherlands, and the UK on their interactions with civil society and how we can leverage those lessons for effective advocacy.
• We have worked to establish and build EU-CORD member connections in Ethiopia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, enabling us to better support our work in these critical regions.
• We published the Members Values Toolkit, which furthered our commitment to showing how we outwork our values in our work.
• Supported member capacity to develop and implement institutional funding groups through 15 Learning Space webinars and the provision of guides and toolkits on EU project design and implementation.

These initiatives have provided invaluable opportunities for our members to connect and collaborate, sharing best practices and building capacity for today’s humanitarian and development landscape challenges.

As we reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, we are energised by our organisation’s continued progress and growth. We are committed to building on this year’s successes, strengthening our partnerships, and continuing to be a powerful force for positive change in the years to come.