Archive: Marlies Hoekman
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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,…
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…
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,…
Emergency response launched in South Sudan and Ethiopia
Dorcas is responding to urgent needs in South Sudan and Ethiopia, addressing crises in some of the most affected regions. In South Sudan, the northern…
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.
Foreign policy cuts are not free money. So at least map out the consequences properly.
These weeks, foreign policy is at the centre of debates in the Dutch parliament. Members of parliament are discussing the historic cuts in development cooperation…
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…