Archive: Marlies Hoekman
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Marlies Hoekman".
Support for farmers in Ukraine’s conflict-affected regions
Reading time: two minutes Vitalii and Alona are raising four children, including foster children, in a village in the Zaporizhya region, 27 kilometres from the front…
From Oasis to Oases: How one community centre became a movement in Cairo
Reading time: four minutes. In one of Cairo’s most marginalised communities, commonly referred to as the ‘garbage collectors’ district’, families live under constant strain from…
Climate-smart farming in Kenya: Boniface’s story of transformation
Dorcas Kenya and our partner, Kitise Rural Development (KRD), have recently concluded the Makueni Pasture and Milk Value Chains Project. Through this initiative, we worked…
Strengthening resilience and well-being in Ukraine through music-based psychosocial support
Reading time: 3 minutes Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) form an integral part of Dorcas’ work. One of the countries in which this assistance…
Supporting families in crisis in Ukraine
Reading time: 2 minutes In Ukraine, many families are forced to flee the ongoing conflict, seeking safety in western regions such as Transcarpathia. This displacement…
Unseen struggles: Yemen realities that didn’t make the news
Reading time: 4 minutes Although we can catch glimpses of global events through the media, many crises remain underrepresented. The complex situation in Yemen is…
Building sustainable livelihoods in conflict-affected communities in Ukraine
From September 2024 to April 2025, Dorcas Ukraine led the ‘Restoring Hope’ project, which aimed to improve sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities for those affected…
Dorcas launches groundbreaking PIP project in Upper Egypt
In early 2025, Dorcas in close partnership with our long-time partner Life Vision launched a new three-year PIP project in Upper Egypt. This innovative approach…
Supporting displaced families in Ukraine through Dorcas’ home visiting programme
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has forced numerous families to relocate, presenting significant challenges, especially for those caring for individuals with special needs. The Dorcas home visiting programme plays a critical role in supporting these families. By providing essential services, such as medical equipment, hygiene kits, and assistance in accessing legal and healthcare resources, volunteers ease the burden of displacement. This initiative has become an invaluable resource for families like Raisa’s, offering both practical and emotional support during a time of uncertainty and hardship.
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…