Working for sustainable livlihood
CORDS was registered in 1998 as an NGO under the Trustees Incorporation Ordinance (Cap 375). CORDS Emerged out of a research project carried out in 1997, of which, its research covered the four traditional Maasai pastoralist districts of Kiteto, Monduli, Longido, and Simanjiro in Northern Tanzania. The project, titled Pastoralist Research and Development Project (PARDEP) resulted in the need to establish a permanent body mandated to address development needs of the pastoral communities in Northern Tanzania.
Enhanced education access and retention for pastoral girls, youth, and women.
Strengthening pastoralist land rights and governance through inclusive policy development.
Advancing gender equity, inclusion, economic empowerment and health to strengthen women’s livelihoods.
Enhancing community resilience through strong environmental management and climate adaptation initiatives.
CORDS promotes sustainable livelihoods by empowering pastoral communities through education, vocational skills, economic initiatives, and inclusive development strategies
Through close collaboration with communities, CORDS implements inclusive, sustainable initiatives that improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and empower people to drive their own development.
Our campaigns brings together pastoral communities, resources and actions to create lasting changes across education, economic growth and resilience, environment development and climate change awareness.
