Advocacy Hub 2022 – 2025
Between 2022 and 2025, EU-CORD’s Advocacy Hub has evolved from an underutilised concept into a thriving space for shared learning, coordinated action, and policy influence. This report reflects on the growth, milestones, and future priorities shaping our advocacy journey.
Partnership & Engagement 2022 – 2025
How EU-CORD strengthened collaboration between members, in-country teams, and local partners during the 2022–2025 strategy period — moving from participation to co-creation.
Upholding Civil Space
EU-CORD welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the EU Civil Society Strategy consultation. Drawing on our global partnerships, we call for stronger inclusion, fairer access, and deeper dialogue — ensuring civil society can thrive and help shape a more just and inclusive future.
Uganda’s Shared Resource Center
Uganda’s Shared Resource Center (SRC) is a co-owned hub transforming localisation from rhetoric into reality. Launched by Woord en Daad and TUNADO, this innovative model empowers Ugandan NGOs through shared governance, technical services, and sustainable support—proving that collaboration can drive systemic change.
While you were scrolling
Most of us will live through 19 August like any other day. But for many caught in crisis, there is no such thing as ordinary. This World Humanitarian Day, we honour those risking everything to serve their own communities — and ask why violations of international law continue with impunity. What does it really mean to #ActForHumanity — as institutions, and as citizens?
How Women and Youth Are Shaping Change
Women and youth in Nigeria’s conflict-affected Kaduna and Plateau states are leading the way in peacebuilding through community-led Skills Acquisition Centres. Funded by a Participatory Grantmaking approach under the JISRA programme, these centres empower local groups to promote interfaith coexistence and economic resilience — proving that lasting change starts from within.
Narrative: reframing the conversation
Explore how EU-CORD is supporting members to adopt narratives rooted in dignity, justice, and faith in a polarised world. Internal reflection by Tabeth Masengu.
Meaningful Engagement: A New Tool for CSOs
The Meaningful Engagement Platform supports civil society organisations in building effective, respectful partnerships with the EU. Developed with CONCORD, it offers resources, feedback tools, and peer learning to improve CSO–EU dialogue.
Advocacy with Hope in Uncertain Times
In this opinion piece, Tabeth explores how hope-based communication can fuel our advocacy in uncertain times. Drawing on her Christian faith and experience in development cooperation, she challenges us to shift from fear-driven responses to narratives that inspire solutions, unity, and systemic transformation.