Civil Society Consultation EU-CORD submission
EU-CORD’s submission to the EU Civil Society Strategy consultation highlights the role of civil society in global justice, disability inclusion, and partnership in fragile settings
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Fragile Contexts Nexus Case Studies
The Fragile Contexts Nexus Case Studies report, produced in collaboration between EU-CORD, ACT Alliance EU, Caritas Europa, and Islamic Relief Sweden, showcases how faith-based organisations contribute to the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus.
Case studies from LM International (Uganda) and ZOA (Ethiopia) illustrate the work of EU-CORD members in addressing fragility, displacement, and inter-ethnic tensions. Alongside them, Caritas Myanmar, Caritas Thailand, Caritas Ukraine, Christian Aid Ireland, Kerk in Actie, and Norwegian Church Aid demonstrate how faith-based networks foster resilience and peace across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Together, these organisations show that empowering local communities and strengthening partnerships with faith-based actors offers a pathway to sustainable peace, resilience, and inclusive development in fragile contexts.
Nexus and Fragile States Roundtable – outcome report
The Outcome Report – Nexus Roundtable (December 2024, Brussels) brought together EU-CORD, ACT Alliance EU, Caritas Europa, COMECE, Islamic Relief, and other partners to explore best practices for engaging faith-based organisations (FBOs) in fragile contexts.
Speakers from EOC-DICAC (Ethiopia), Caritas Burkina Faso, the Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Ayacucho (Venezuela), and Islamic Relief Pakistan shared how FBOs sustain communities through conflict and fragility. Contributions from ZOA and Kerk in Actie underlined the importance of long-term presence, religious literacy, and partnerships that bridge humanitarian aid, development, and peacebuilding.
The roundtable highlighted both opportunities and barriers: FBOs are trusted by communities, yet they face short-term, unpredictable funding. The report calls for flexible, multi-year support and stronger collaboration between the EU, donors, and local actors to unlock the full potential of the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus.
Global Gateway and Team Europe
The Global Gateway strategy aims to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport sectors and strengthen health, education and research systems worldwide.
The EC Inequality Marker
The Inequality Marker is a significant qualitative tool designed to gauge the degree to which inequalities are addressed within EU international partnership interventions.
Championing Disability Inclusive Policies Everywhere
Calls attention to member’s programmes that champion disability inclusive spaces and policies.
Harnessing the Power of Education
Spotlights members efforts to Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all.
Contributing to action that fosters Gender Equality
Spotlights the ways in which EU-CORD members are engaged in the ultimate goal of creating a
gender-equal world.
Responding to Humanitarian Needs
Spotlights the ways in which EU-CORD members are meeting the challenge
Responding to Food Insecurity
Spotlights the ways in which EU-CORD members are meeting the challenge to abate malnutrition, provide climate-resilient agricultural techniques and support sustainable food systems for all.
Report on Older People in Conflict
Report on Older People in Conflict offers a perspective of from the vantage point of elderly people.
Towards Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action
Highlights the marginalization and disproportionate impact of conflicts and emergencies on people with disabilities, and the barriers they face in accessing humanitarian aid. This toolkit aims to reduce risks and improve conditions for disabled individuals during crises.
Conflict Sensetivity:A Cambodian Study
A case study of Cord’s conflict sensitivity programming in natural resource management in Cambodia, highlighting a variety of issues that need further discussion and analysis among stakeholders involved in natural resource matters in the country.
Harnessing the Power of Youth
Spotlights the ways in which EU-CORD members support young people and decision-makers to ensure that the Youth have the agency to contribute effectively to all areas of their lives.
HighlightsWomen’s Role in Humanitarian Action
Explores the devastating effects of sexual and gender-based violence and underscores the vital role of and focus on women in humanitarian action.
EU-CORD and the Triple Nexus
The recently published EU-CORD Triple Nexus Report highlights how members of the EU-CORD network are engaging with the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus. Contributing members include CORD, Dorcas, Fida, Help a Child, LM International, Medair, Mission East, PMU Interlife, Sign of Hope, Woord en Daad, and ZOA.
The report features case studies from Fida (focusing on disability inclusion in the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Mission East, which partnered with KIRDARC in Nepal to strengthen resilience in fragile communities. Other members, such as Dorcas, Help a Child, and Woord en Daad, are referenced for their resilience frameworks and localised approaches to peacebuilding and development.
By documenting the diverse experiences of EU-CORD members, the report demonstrates how faith-based organisations and their partners are operationalising the nexus—bridging humanitarian relief, long-term development, and peacebuilding for more resilient and inclusive communities.