Cordaid
@cordaid.bsky.social
We support locally-led projects in fragile and conflict settings to strengthen and improve healthcare, education, agrifood and justice systems.
Last Friday’s coalition agreement by @d66.nl, VVD, CDA highlights ODA and global health, but the need for strong leadership remains.
This video revisits why #GlobalHealth underpins stability, security and prosperity, in the Netherlands and beyond.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Xc...
This video revisits why #GlobalHealth underpins stability, security and prosperity, in the Netherlands and beyond.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Xc...
Health and Prosperity: Stronger Together Through Global Health Investments
YouTube video by KIT Royal Tropical Institute
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February 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Last Friday’s coalition agreement by @d66.nl, VVD, CDA highlights ODA and global health, but the need for strong leadership remains.
This video revisits why #GlobalHealth underpins stability, security and prosperity, in the Netherlands and beyond.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Xc...
This video revisits why #GlobalHealth underpins stability, security and prosperity, in the Netherlands and beyond.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Xc...
Volle kracht vooruit voor vrouwenrechten!
Veiligheid, gelijke vertegenwoordiging en structurele financiering zijn geen luxe, maar randvoorwaarden voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Daarom ondersteunen wij deze oproep van @genderplatform.bsky.social.
Veiligheid, gelijke vertegenwoordiging en structurele financiering zijn geen luxe, maar randvoorwaarden voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Daarom ondersteunen wij deze oproep van @genderplatform.bsky.social.
Oproep aan Tweede Kamerleden: Veiligheid, gelijke vertegenwoordiging en financiële steun voor vrouwenrechten zijn nú nodig. Velen maken ons zorgen over de afbraak van vrouwenrechten. Onze petitie is overhandigd.
👉Lees ons persbericht: ow.ly/E7re50Y8aCM
👉Lees ons persbericht: ow.ly/E7re50Y8aCM
Persbericht - Organisaties roepen de Tweede Kamer op: maak vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid prioriteit
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100 maatschappelijke organisaties, bedrijven en politieke
vrouwennetwerken riepen vandaag Tweede Kamerleden op steviger op te
komen voor vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid. Zij maken zich ...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Volle kracht vooruit voor vrouwenrechten!
Veiligheid, gelijke vertegenwoordiging en structurele financiering zijn geen luxe, maar randvoorwaarden voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Daarom ondersteunen wij deze oproep van @genderplatform.bsky.social.
Veiligheid, gelijke vertegenwoordiging en structurele financiering zijn geen luxe, maar randvoorwaarden voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Daarom ondersteunen wij deze oproep van @genderplatform.bsky.social.
What if gender equality work keeps failing because we leave men and boys out of the conversation?
This question sits at the heart of our position paper, Rewriting the Script: Positive Masculinities for Peace, Health, and Equality.
This question sits at the heart of our position paper, Rewriting the Script: Positive Masculinities for Peace, Health, and Equality.
Rewriting the Script: Why Positive Masculinities Matter for Peace and Equality - Cordaid International
What does it mean to “be a man”? Across cultures worldwide, ideas about masculinity shape how men see themselves and relate to others.
www.cordaid.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
What if gender equality work keeps failing because we leave men and boys out of the conversation?
This question sits at the heart of our position paper, Rewriting the Script: Positive Masculinities for Peace, Health, and Equality.
This question sits at the heart of our position paper, Rewriting the Script: Positive Masculinities for Peace, Health, and Equality.
Years of drought and degraded soils made farming in Ethiopia’s Argoba District increasingly unreliable. Conflict disrupted markets and livelihoods, leaving migration as the only option for many. Cordaid Ethiopia’s Food Security and Resilience Building project is offering a viable alternative.
'I Will Never Migrate Again': How Climate-Smart Agriculture is Transforming Ethiopia’s Argoba District - Cordaid International
Years of recurring drought made farming in Ethiopia’s Argoba District increasingly unreliable. Cordaid is offering a viable alternative.
www.cordaid.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Years of drought and degraded soils made farming in Ethiopia’s Argoba District increasingly unreliable. Conflict disrupted markets and livelihoods, leaving migration as the only option for many. Cordaid Ethiopia’s Food Security and Resilience Building project is offering a viable alternative.
What does 10 years of sustained investment look like for aquaculture in Mali?
🐟 50+ hatcheries
🌱 8 million fingerlings/year
👩🏾🌾 More opportunities for youth and women
🏗️ A stronger, local value chain
This documentary shows how we turned aquaculture into a viable, sustainable livelihood across Mali.
🐟 50+ hatcheries
🌱 8 million fingerlings/year
👩🏾🌾 More opportunities for youth and women
🏗️ A stronger, local value chain
This documentary shows how we turned aquaculture into a viable, sustainable livelihood across Mali.
Documentary: A Decade of Innovation for Malian Aquaculture - Cordaid International
Through this film, you will follow the story of aquaculture in Mali, driven by ten years of commitment, innovation, and partnerships.
www.cordaid.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM
What does 10 years of sustained investment look like for aquaculture in Mali?
🐟 50+ hatcheries
🌱 8 million fingerlings/year
👩🏾🌾 More opportunities for youth and women
🏗️ A stronger, local value chain
This documentary shows how we turned aquaculture into a viable, sustainable livelihood across Mali.
🐟 50+ hatcheries
🌱 8 million fingerlings/year
👩🏾🌾 More opportunities for youth and women
🏗️ A stronger, local value chain
This documentary shows how we turned aquaculture into a viable, sustainable livelihood across Mali.
Obstetric fistula is preventable and treatable, yet an estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with it, often for years, in silence.
A renewed national effort is expanding access to surgery and care in some of the country’s most underserved regions, restoring health, dignity and livelihoods.
A renewed national effort is expanding access to surgery and care in some of the country’s most underserved regions, restoring health, dignity and livelihoods.
South Sudan’s Fight to End Obstetric Fistula - Cordaid International
Obstetric fistula remains one of the most devastating yet preventable maternal health conditions affecting women in South Sudan.
www.cordaid.org
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Obstetric fistula is preventable and treatable, yet an estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with it, often for years, in silence.
A renewed national effort is expanding access to surgery and care in some of the country’s most underserved regions, restoring health, dignity and livelihoods.
A renewed national effort is expanding access to surgery and care in some of the country’s most underserved regions, restoring health, dignity and livelihoods.
Maak #geengeheim van mijn medicijn.
Prijzen van nieuwe medicijnen zijn vaak extreem hoog, zonder dat duidelijk is waarom.
Ben jij ook voor transparantie in de farmaceutische sector?
✍️ Onderteken net als wij de open brief aan de regering en Tweede Kamer: www.wemos.org/geengeheim
Prijzen van nieuwe medicijnen zijn vaak extreem hoog, zonder dat duidelijk is waarom.
Ben jij ook voor transparantie in de farmaceutische sector?
✍️ Onderteken net als wij de open brief aan de regering en Tweede Kamer: www.wemos.org/geengeheim
January 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Maak #geengeheim van mijn medicijn.
Prijzen van nieuwe medicijnen zijn vaak extreem hoog, zonder dat duidelijk is waarom.
Ben jij ook voor transparantie in de farmaceutische sector?
✍️ Onderteken net als wij de open brief aan de regering en Tweede Kamer: www.wemos.org/geengeheim
Prijzen van nieuwe medicijnen zijn vaak extreem hoog, zonder dat duidelijk is waarom.
Ben jij ook voor transparantie in de farmaceutische sector?
✍️ Onderteken net als wij de open brief aan de regering en Tweede Kamer: www.wemos.org/geengeheim
What happens when drought wipes out a pastoralist economy? In Kenya, women rebuilt their livelihoods through an often-overlooked resource: crickets.
🦗 Income
🦗 Nutrition
🦗 Climate resilience
🦗 Local ownership
A powerful example of how food systems can adapt when communities lead the change.
🦗 Income
🦗 Nutrition
🦗 Climate resilience
🦗 Local ownership
A powerful example of how food systems can adapt when communities lead the change.
Transforming Women’s Livelihoods Through Cricket Rearing in Kenya - Cordaid International
In the dry, rugged landscape of northern Kenya, the (B)eat The Locust Project is supporting women to rebuild their livelihoods.
www.cordaid.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM
What happens when drought wipes out a pastoralist economy? In Kenya, women rebuilt their livelihoods through an often-overlooked resource: crickets.
🦗 Income
🦗 Nutrition
🦗 Climate resilience
🦗 Local ownership
A powerful example of how food systems can adapt when communities lead the change.
🦗 Income
🦗 Nutrition
🦗 Climate resilience
🦗 Local ownership
A powerful example of how food systems can adapt when communities lead the change.
Winter is worsening the humanitarian crisis in #Ukraine.
Millions face blackouts, freezing temperatures, and displacement.
The UN’s 2026 Response Plan aims to support 4.1 million people. #Caritas Ukraine volunteers are delivering #humanitarian assistance, even near the front lines.
Millions face blackouts, freezing temperatures, and displacement.
The UN’s 2026 Response Plan aims to support 4.1 million people. #Caritas Ukraine volunteers are delivering #humanitarian assistance, even near the front lines.
Winter Intensifies Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine as 2026 Response Plan is Launched - Cordaid International
The UN presents the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Ukraine, highlighting the need for support for people affected by the war.
www.cordaid.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Winter is worsening the humanitarian crisis in #Ukraine.
Millions face blackouts, freezing temperatures, and displacement.
The UN’s 2026 Response Plan aims to support 4.1 million people. #Caritas Ukraine volunteers are delivering #humanitarian assistance, even near the front lines.
Millions face blackouts, freezing temperatures, and displacement.
The UN’s 2026 Response Plan aims to support 4.1 million people. #Caritas Ukraine volunteers are delivering #humanitarian assistance, even near the front lines.
Climate shocks are making traditional farming impossible for many smallholders in East Africa.
In #Rwanda, community cooperatives are offering an alternative: green loans for irrigation, clean cooking stoves, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
In #Rwanda, community cooperatives are offering an alternative: green loans for irrigation, clean cooking stoves, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
How Cooperatives Are Cultivating Food Security in Rwanda - Cordaid International
As climate shocks intensify across Africa, Rwanda's farmers face great threats. An innovative approach is taking root in the country's east.
www.cordaid.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Climate shocks are making traditional farming impossible for many smallholders in East Africa.
In #Rwanda, community cooperatives are offering an alternative: green loans for irrigation, clean cooking stoves, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
In #Rwanda, community cooperatives are offering an alternative: green loans for irrigation, clean cooking stoves, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
Every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.
In the Netherlands, fewer than 5 mothers die per 100,000 births. In South Sudan, it’s around 700.
These deaths are preventable.
Watch and share our new video explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefK... (EN)
In the Netherlands, fewer than 5 mothers die per 100,000 births. In South Sudan, it’s around 700.
These deaths are preventable.
Watch and share our new video explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefK... (EN)
Waarom sterft er elke 2 minuten een vrouw tijdens haar zwangerschap of bevalling | Cordaid
YouTube video by Cordaid
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January 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.
In the Netherlands, fewer than 5 mothers die per 100,000 births. In South Sudan, it’s around 700.
These deaths are preventable.
Watch and share our new video explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefK... (EN)
In the Netherlands, fewer than 5 mothers die per 100,000 births. In South Sudan, it’s around 700.
These deaths are preventable.
Watch and share our new video explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefK... (EN)
With support from European Union Humanitarian Aid, and with our partner NMO, we have been helping families in #Taiz, #Yemen move from survival to self-reliance.
🎥 Watch the documentary and meet Sawsan and Mohammed, some of the many project participants who are now able to support their families.
🎥 Watch the documentary and meet Sawsan and Mohammed, some of the many project participants who are now able to support their families.
A Path Towards Economic Independence: Rebuilding Lives in Taiz, Yemen - Cordaid International
In Yemen, Cordaid and NMO aim to restore people’s ability to support themselves and break the cycle of dependency on international aid.
www.cordaid.org
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As 2025 ends, so does one of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s five-year cycles. The 2021–2025 highlights show major immunisation milestones: lnkd.in/eJyq7xqG
As Gavi enters its next strategic period, the focus sharpens on fragile and conflict-affected settings, increasing support there by 15%.
As Gavi enters its next strategic period, the focus sharpens on fragile and conflict-affected settings, increasing support there by 15%.
December 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As 2025 ends, so does one of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s five-year cycles. The 2021–2025 highlights show major immunisation milestones: lnkd.in/eJyq7xqG
As Gavi enters its next strategic period, the focus sharpens on fragile and conflict-affected settings, increasing support there by 15%.
As Gavi enters its next strategic period, the focus sharpens on fragile and conflict-affected settings, increasing support there by 15%.
This #InternationalMigrantsDay reminds us that countless migrant families remain separated by restrictive rules, long waits and high costs.
@caritaseuropa.bsky.social supports migrants through these complex processes because no one should rebuild their life alone.
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@caritaseuropa.bsky.social supports migrants through these complex processes because no one should rebuild their life alone.
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Don’t break families apart
www.caritas.eu
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This #InternationalMigrantsDay reminds us that countless migrant families remain separated by restrictive rules, long waits and high costs.
@caritaseuropa.bsky.social supports migrants through these complex processes because no one should rebuild their life alone.
👇 Read more
@caritaseuropa.bsky.social supports migrants through these complex processes because no one should rebuild their life alone.
👇 Read more
The Netherlands has the knowledge, partnerships and influence to lead in global health, and now is the critical moment to leverage it. A holistic approach, strong multilateral cooperation and sustained investment are essential for security and prosperity. Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cordai...
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Netherlands has the knowledge, partnerships and influence to lead in global health, and now is the critical moment to leverage it. A holistic approach, strong multilateral cooperation and sustained investment are essential for security and prosperity. Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/cordai...
In #Kenya, young men like Ismael often grow up without opportunities and are exposed to drug use and gang violence.
The #SharedFutures project, led by #Cordaid and funded by Kerk in Actie, supports them by focusing on #peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and economic opportunities.
Read more 👇
The #SharedFutures project, led by #Cordaid and funded by Kerk in Actie, supports them by focusing on #peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and economic opportunities.
Read more 👇
Shared Futures: A Fruitful Response to Gang Violence on Kenya’s Coast - Cordaid International
Shared Futures addresses the root causes of violent extremism by combining interfaith coexistence work with economic opportunities.
www.cordaid.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
In #Kenya, young men like Ismael often grow up without opportunities and are exposed to drug use and gang violence.
The #SharedFutures project, led by #Cordaid and funded by Kerk in Actie, supports them by focusing on #peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and economic opportunities.
Read more 👇
The #SharedFutures project, led by #Cordaid and funded by Kerk in Actie, supports them by focusing on #peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and economic opportunities.
Read more 👇
On UHC Day we call for health for all. Half the world still lacks essential care. Our new video shows why strong health systems everywhere matter and why global health begins everywhere or nowhere.
Watch and share: youtu.be/oPG2oi6iE0E?...
#UHC2025 #HealthForAll #NLforHealth
Watch and share: youtu.be/oPG2oi6iE0E?...
#UHC2025 #HealthForAll #NLforHealth
Wat heeft gezondheidszorg in Afrika te maken met jouw leven hier? | Cordaid
Cordaid komt op voor mensen in nood. Mensen in diepe armoede, getroffen door onrecht, oorlog, ziekte of natuurrampen. Cordaid helpt en zorgt met slimme, blij...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On UHC Day we call for health for all. Half the world still lacks essential care. Our new video shows why strong health systems everywhere matter and why global health begins everywhere or nowhere.
Watch and share: youtu.be/oPG2oi6iE0E?...
#UHC2025 #HealthForAll #NLforHealth
Watch and share: youtu.be/oPG2oi6iE0E?...
#UHC2025 #HealthForAll #NLforHealth
Young #agripreneurs in #Rwanda are rewriting the future of farming. From mobile equipment technicians to empowered cooperatives and youth BDS providers, communities are building a more resilient agricultural sector.
Want to see how these transformations are happening on the ground?
Want to see how these transformations are happening on the ground?
Young Rwandan Agripreneurs Rewrite the Future of Farming - Cordaid International
Across Rwanda, youth and smallholder farmers are transforming agriculture through skills development, savings, and extension services.
www.cordaid.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Young #agripreneurs in #Rwanda are rewriting the future of farming. From mobile equipment technicians to empowered cooperatives and youth BDS providers, communities are building a more resilient agricultural sector.
Want to see how these transformations are happening on the ground?
Want to see how these transformations are happening on the ground?
Our partner the Global Financing Facility’s TRANSFORM 2030 strategy responds to shifting global realities with a clear message: country leadership first.
A powerful step for sustainable health systems for women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health: www.globalfinancingfacility.org/strategy
A powerful step for sustainable health systems for women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health: www.globalfinancingfacility.org/strategy
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our partner the Global Financing Facility’s TRANSFORM 2030 strategy responds to shifting global realities with a clear message: country leadership first.
A powerful step for sustainable health systems for women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health: www.globalfinancingfacility.org/strategy
A powerful step for sustainable health systems for women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health: www.globalfinancingfacility.org/strategy
On the final day of the #16Days of activism, Cordaid’s new #Gender expert, Jacqueline Molho, calls for a shift from short-term fixes toward actual gender-transformative change. Her message: #GenderBasedViolence affects everyone, and prevention must address harmful norms at their roots.
'Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Affects Everyone': Cordaid’s New Gender Expert Calls for Transformative Change - Cordaid International
Cordaid’s gender expert discusses her determination to challenge harmful gender norms and build stronger partnerships.
www.cordaid.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
On the final day of the #16Days of activism, Cordaid’s new #Gender expert, Jacqueline Molho, calls for a shift from short-term fixes toward actual gender-transformative change. Her message: #GenderBasedViolence affects everyone, and prevention must address harmful norms at their roots.
NGOs respond to the #GlobalHumanitarianOverview.
Aid workers are being killed in record numbers, and funding cuts are pushing millions toward famine. Humanitarian law is being violated. Civilians are under attack. We can’t ignore this....
Read the joint statement.
Aid workers are being killed in record numbers, and funding cuts are pushing millions toward famine. Humanitarian law is being violated. Civilians are under attack. We can’t ignore this....
Read the joint statement.
Why the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview Demands Our Attention: 'The situation is deteriorating rapidly' - Cordaid International
As the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview is released, humanitarian organisations worldwide raise the alarm with an urgent joint statement.
www.cordaid.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NGOs respond to the #GlobalHumanitarianOverview.
Aid workers are being killed in record numbers, and funding cuts are pushing millions toward famine. Humanitarian law is being violated. Civilians are under attack. We can’t ignore this....
Read the joint statement.
Aid workers are being killed in record numbers, and funding cuts are pushing millions toward famine. Humanitarian law is being violated. Civilians are under attack. We can’t ignore this....
Read the joint statement.
On #WorldAIDSDay, we recognise major progress against HIV, but also the risks ahead.
Ending AIDS by 2030 is possible, but only with sustained investment and strong national health systems.
Our work in South Sudan shows what is at stake: lnkd.in/eW_z7F4p
Ending AIDS by 2030 is possible, but only with sustained investment and strong national health systems.
Our work in South Sudan shows what is at stake: lnkd.in/eW_z7F4p
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On #WorldAIDSDay, we recognise major progress against HIV, but also the risks ahead.
Ending AIDS by 2030 is possible, but only with sustained investment and strong national health systems.
Our work in South Sudan shows what is at stake: lnkd.in/eW_z7F4p
Ending AIDS by 2030 is possible, but only with sustained investment and strong national health systems.
Our work in South Sudan shows what is at stake: lnkd.in/eW_z7F4p
In eastern #DRC, medicines are often 180 km away. Cordaid teams take motorbikes on dangerous roads to reach clinics running out of supplies. Every parcel that reaches a clinic saves lives and is part of the struggle to keep healthcare functioning.
Delivering Medicines in eastern DR Congo Means Braving Conflict and a Two-Day Motorbike Journey - Cordaid International
Cordaid delivers medicines to health facilities in eastern DRC and reinforces a system already strained by insecurity and chronic shortages.
www.cordaid.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In eastern #DRC, medicines are often 180 km away. Cordaid teams take motorbikes on dangerous roads to reach clinics running out of supplies. Every parcel that reaches a clinic saves lives and is part of the struggle to keep healthcare functioning.
New U.S. conditions within #PEPFAR risk undermining global solidarity and #GlobalHealth, pressuring countries to choose between public health and sovereignty.
We cannot accept this as the new normal.
Read the full op-ed 👇
We cannot accept this as the new normal.
Read the full op-ed 👇
Health is a Human Right, Not a Bargaining Chip - Cordaid International
This month marks a major milestone: our international health work has reached its 100th anniversary. A fitting moment to pause and reflect.
www.cordaid.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New U.S. conditions within #PEPFAR risk undermining global solidarity and #GlobalHealth, pressuring countries to choose between public health and sovereignty.
We cannot accept this as the new normal.
Read the full op-ed 👇
We cannot accept this as the new normal.
Read the full op-ed 👇
#GreenFinancing is reshaping #agroforestry in #Rwanda, and SACCOs are driving the shift. Their green loans help smallholder farmers invest in agroforestry, intercropping, and conservation.
Read more: www.cordaid.org/en/news/gree...
Read more: www.cordaid.org/en/news/gree...
Green Financing by SACCOs Boosts Agroforestry Transformation in Rwanda’s Eastern Province - Cordaid International
Rwanda's capacity to adapt to climate change has grown over recent decades, mainly due to strategic investments in green financing.
www.cordaid.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#GreenFinancing is reshaping #agroforestry in #Rwanda, and SACCOs are driving the shift. Their green loans help smallholder farmers invest in agroforestry, intercropping, and conservation.
Read more: www.cordaid.org/en/news/gree...
Read more: www.cordaid.org/en/news/gree...