The year was marked by several key initiatives
Climate Action
The deepened focus on climate change through the ‘Climate Champions’ campaign and partnerships with Renew our World and Tearfund highlights our network’s commitment to addressing one of the most pressing global challenges. These efforts, starting with a comprehensive survey, have enriched our collective understanding and actions toward climate resilience.
In-Country Forums Expansion
The growth of In-Country Forums, now numbering 10, represents a significant step in fostering local leadership and enhancing access to resources like DG INTPA grants. The Nairobi training session underscores our commitment to building local capacity.
Policy Contributions
Engaging with the EP DEVE Committee and contributing to reports on education access and humanitarian aid strategy innovation demonstrates our active role in shaping global development policies.
Global Partnerships
Our involvement in the Global Gateway, Team Europe Initiatives, and the Africa-EU Partnership reflects our strategic efforts to engage in high-level dialogues and partnerships, emphasising the unique perspective of faith-based organisations.
Advocacy and Learning
The publication of the EU-CORD Advocacy Guide, alongside webinars on service contracts and foundation collaborations, showcases our dedication to strengthening our members’ advocacy and operational capacities.
Re-framing Partnerships
Our focus on ‘re-framing partnerships’ and integrating more voices from the EU-CORD network into our strategic conversations underlines our commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable partnerships. This approach is reflected in our Values Survey and the development of a new Partnerships Survey tool, aiming to ensure our actions align with our values.
As we move into 2024, our engagement with VOICE, CONCORD, and PaRD highlights the evolving conversation around aid and development. EU-CORD remains at the forefront of these discussions, focusing on practical strategies to enhance partnerships, risk management, and aligning our work with our core values. This forward-looking approach, grounded in shared knowledge and experiences, positions EU-CORD to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of the communities we serve.
Financial Perspectives

The network’s sustainability and operations are fully supported by its membership fees, showcasing the solidarity and commitment of its members to EU-CORD’s vision and objectives. For those interested in more detailed financial insights, EU-CORD makes its Audited Accounts for 2023 available for review.
The budgetary allocation of EU-CORD for 2023 showcases a strategic and judicious use of funds, reflecting the organisation’s priorities and operational necessities. With a total budget of €295,800, the breakdown is as follows:
Human Resources: 75%
A sizeable portion of the budget is dedicated to supporting the workforce, including two full-time positions and one intern. This emphasises the importance of skilled personnel in achieving EU-CORD’s objectives.
Programme Portfolio: 9.8%
This allocation underlines the commitment to implementing EU-CORD’s diverse programmes, which are central to its mission and strategic goals.
Legal and Administrative Expenses: 3.9%
Office Rent: 3.8%
Membership Fees: 3.6%
Contributions to CONCORD, VOICE, and IDDC reflect EU-CORD’s collaborative spirit and its role within broader networks dedicated to advocacy and development.