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What is CORD?

CORD (Chinmaya Organization for Rural development) facilitates social service projects for the underprivileged.

CORD USA is a registered non-profit in the US providing a sustainable program to aid in the holistic welfare of the underprivileged in the US, India & Sri Lanka regardless of race, religion, color, gender or nationality.

Programs in India are facilitated through CORD India & in Sri Lanka through CORD Sri Lanka.

• CORD has been serving humanity in an holistic & sustainable way since 1985.
• Has the lowest overhead ratio (~0%) compared to any other organization.
• CORD has built a sustainable and replicable model by focusing on development (teaching people to earn a living) as opposed to welfare (e.g. donating food).
• The key success factor of CORD is their motto of Active Participation. The villager has to be willing to take the first step to transform his/her life and CORD will take 5 steps forward to assist the person.
• Facilitates integrated, sustainable social help programs in local communities and in the Indian subcontinent through processes of self-empowerment and enrichment.
• CORD has uplifted & transformed over 1000 villages in India & Sri Lanka.
• CORD USA has been awarded the top rated charity award by Great Non Profits every year since 2012.

"Chinmaya Tej"

Chinmaya Tej is CMA's walkathon for CORD that is conducted yearly.
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“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

CORD is a bond of love & understanding; a sharing which enriches both the giver and the receiver.

– Swami Tejomayanandaji