About us
Our Mission
Dorcas works worldwide to bring about lasting change for people living in poverty, exclusion and crisis. We are convinced that every person has value and is entitled to opportunities. Together with local and national partners, we provide support where needed and work to create future prospects. We empower people by strengthening their talents, self-confidence and relationships so that they can shape their own lives and their community.
Dorcas invests in resilient communities in which everyone can participate. When a disaster or crisis occurs, we provide humanitarian assistance and contribute to recovery. At the same time, we invest in structural solutions to poverty and social exclusion. We facilitate entrepreneurship, self-reliance and protection of people in vulnerable circumstances.
Our Values
Driven by our Christian convictions, we believe that every person has value and is entitled to opportunities.
Our History
Dorcas was founded in 1980 when Dirk Jan and Janneke Groot began providing assistance to people in Eastern Europe who were being persecuted for their faith.
Our impact
We see how people around the world are affected by inequality, conflict, climate change or uncertainty. We cannot remain indifferent to what we see. That is why we take action.