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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…
Flourishing in community
Last July, Jochem Duinhof, political advisor at Dorcas, visited the Dorcas offices and community safety nets programmes in Moldova and Romania. Jochem elaborates on the…
Floods and droughts are two sides of the same coin
The United Nations describes droughts as one of the greatest threats to sustainable development. Forecasts predict that by 2050, droughts may affect more than 75…
Bicycles for empowerment
The bicycle is a very useful and handy means of transportation for many people around the world. Not only is cycling good for your health, but…
To support those in need, staff care is essential
A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental right. Today, on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we want to highlight the…
Women’s empowerment with clean cooking
Today is International Women’s Day: a day that is celebrated around the world! On this day, we specifically acknowledge and honour the achievements and strength…
How do we overcome barriers in an increasingly divided world?
Today is the 16th World Day of Social Justice. This year’s theme is: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice. Strengthening socials justice is…
Investing in mental health
Why Dorcas considers mental well-being to be a priority Poverty, disaster and violence impact communities and countries worldwide and have a devastating impact on millions…
Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World
The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women A Dorcas inquiry on the situation of older persons in Eastern Ukraine shows that a relatively large number…
How the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected Roma communities
Written by: Ioana Lungoci, Ioana Ghiurau – Dorcas Romania In December 2019, the world heard about the first “pneumonia” cases of unknown cause in China….