Archive: Marlies Hoekman

Below you will find the posts of the archive "Marlies Hoekman".

Mental health support amid conflict in Ukraine

As a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, most Ukrainians have experienced increased anxiety and decreased psychological well-being. Therefore, Dorcas Ukraine is focusing on…

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Column CEO: The gift of hope 

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas I look back on the trips I have taken, one thing strikes me: hope is often found in…

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Escalating crisis in South Sudan: Urgent humanitarian action needed 

In South Sudan, the political, economic, security and humanitarian situation has recently further deteriorated, with security reaching its lowest point since 2018. Renewed clashes between…

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Ahmed’s journey: from vocational training to entrepreneurship

Ahmed, a 20-year-old young man from Abosto Kebele in Shashamene Town, Ethiopia, faced significant challenges early in life. He dropped out of school due to…

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Dorcas strengthens partnerships in Kenya during Netherlands trade mission

Dorcas took part in the Netherlands Trade Mission to Kenya from 17–20 March 2025. Focusing on sustainable agriculture and water, the mission provided a valuable…

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Resilience amid conflict and displacement in Ukraine

Today marks three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Over this time, many have endured immense suffering and loss. Yet despite these challenges,…

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Dorcas Ukraine and the UHF provide vital winter assistance in Zaporizhya

Between October and December, the Dorcas team, with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), provided cash assistance for winter fuel to 4,258 households…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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