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How children in Kenya are involved in tackling climate change
Kenya is severely affected by climate change, experiencing challenges such as prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and floods. These environmental stresses caused by global…
How we support children in Ukraine with emergency cash assistance
The provision of emergency cash assistance is a critical aspect of child protection, particularly in times of conflict and displacement. Through the work of Dorcas…
Promoting happy childhoods: Dorcas Ukraine’s Future for Children programme
Extra-curricular activities are an important way for children to discover their talents, build confidence, socialise and develop positive habits. Recognising the importance of these opportunities,…
Rebuilding homes and resilience in Zaporizhya
In conflict-affected regions, it is vital to ensure the well-being and safety of communities in vulnerable situations. The Dorcas Ukraine team, in partnership with organisations…
Building resilience in Ukraine through clay therapy
Art therapy is playing a key role in providing psychosocial support and fostering resilience in Ukraine’s conflict-affected regions. Dorcas and the organisation ‘Nevo’ have created child-friendly spaces in the Zaporizhzhya region, including clay therapy groups that promote self-expression, calm, and stress relief. These sessions, benefiting participants as young as five, also include educational activities on children’s rights and domestic violence prevention. Supported by the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund, the initiative is active in six communities, aiming to maintain well-being and strengthen community ties amid difficult circumstances.
The Dorcas Food Campaign: Creating sustainable change through food security
Food is a fundamental human right, yet hunger remains a global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)1, around 733 million people around…
Iraq’s urgent need for climate-smart agriculture: how the Waterboxx makes a difference
In Iraq, the challenges posed by climate change are enormous, with temperatures rising seven times faster than the global average. Over the next decade, Iraq…
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…