Archive: Marlies Hoekman

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

Pathways to recovery: Psychosocial support for internally displaced people in Ukraine

Dorcas Ukraine has taken significant steps forward with its psychosocial support programme for internally displaced persons and others affected by the ongoing conflict in the…

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Access to hygiene is key for a dignified life

Amid the hostilities in Ukraine, there has been a significant decline in the purchasing power of people in the most vulnerable circumstances. These include older…

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Dorcas and EO Metterdaad collaborate to deliver emergency assistance to displaced families in Lebanon

Since the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Lebanon has seen large-scale internal displacement. Entire villages have been evacuated, families have fled their…

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Deepening crisis in Lebanon drives mass displacement: Dorcas responds immediately

Nearly two weeks after the escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the situation in Lebanon has become extremely dire. The sharp rise in…

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Six key takeaways from the Dorcas learning event in Kenya

In late February, colleagues from Dorcas offices across East Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, as well as from the International Office, joined the…

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Responding to rising risks: Dorcas update from the Middle East 

Over the past couple of weeks, the situation in the Middle East has become extremely volatile. Ongoing missile strikes across multiple countries have significantly destabilised the region….

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Update on the situation in the Middle East

The situation in the Middle East has become increasingly unstable in recent days, with ongoing missile strikes reported across several countries in the region. This…

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From risk to resilience: Prioritising climate action in Iraq

Iraq is facing one of the most severe climate crises in the region. Temperatures are rising seven times faster than the global average, and the…

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The impact of vocational training: ‘I now earn enough to support my family’

‘I graduated in Business Management, but I couldn’t find a job. As a result, I wasn’t earning anything and was unable to provide for my…

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Living under fire: when the frontline is home  

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas. The conflict in Ukraine has now been ongoing for nearly four years. For four years, people on the…

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