Archive: Article
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Article".
Building climate resilience in Kitui County with Dorcas Kenya’s innovative tree-planting initiative
Kitui County, one of Kenya’s semi-arid regions, is facing severe challenges from climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, floods, and invasive species are…
Partnering for change: Dorcas and EGC’s collaborative impact on older people in Ethiopia
Dorcas supports older people through our Community Safety Net (CSN) approach. This involves mobilising different actors and organisations so that everyone is involved. Only by…
Communities and families flourishing through a women’s savings group in Kenya
In Kajiado South, Kenya, the Ilaramatak Esukuta Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), a women’s savings group comprising 38 women, is a symbol of hope…
Dorcas Romania combats human trafficking by supporting victims and reducing vulnerabilities
Human trafficking is one of the most pressing social issues in Romania, one of the top five EU countries in terms of victims. Dorcas Romania…
Social Mobilisation and Local Enterpreneurship Support – SMILES programme
The SMILES programme provides an integrated approach to improve the wellbeing of poor and vulnerable people in Tropoja and Puke. The programme is based on…
Record number of people forcibly displaced
Last week, the UNCR published it’s annual Global Trends Report highlighting the trends in forced displacement over the past year. By the end of 2023,…
‘Breaking the silence on menstruation restores women’s dignity’
In many parts of the world, menstruation is still a taboo. In Tanzania this is also very much an issue. Lilian, Country Director of Dorcas…
World Water Day – A large number of people have limited access to clean drinking water
Clean drinking water is not merely a convenience, it is a fundamental human need and a cornerstone of public health. However, millions of people around…
One year after the earthquake in Syria: How did Dorcas support those in need
One year ago, on the 6th of February, earthquakes and strong aftershocks caused great devastation in Syria and Turkey. Syria, already in crisis due to…
Let’s not forget the rights of older people: seven ways to include them in your programme
Each year on the first of October, we celebrate the international day of older persons. This is an important international day for Dorcas, as we…