Archive: Marlies Hoekman
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Marlies Hoekman".
500 Transcarpathians and IDPs are learning new professions
This year, with the support of World Vision International, the Dorcas Ukraine team is actively implementing a project to train IDPs and affected people in…
Column CEO: Sleepless nights
Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas Of course, I’ve had some sleepless nights over the past few weeks. I would lie staring at the…
From Seeds to Success: Edmira’s Inspiring Journey
Edmira (51) lives with her husband and three children in the village of Valbona, Tropoja, Albania. A few years ago, she participated in a project…
Social Mobilisation and Local Enterpreneurship Support – SMILES programme
The SMILES programme provides an integrated approach to improve the wellbeing of poor and vulnerable people in Tropoja and Puke. The programme is based on…
Record number of people forcibly displaced
Last week, the UNCR published it’s annual Global Trends Report highlighting the trends in forced displacement over the past year. By the end of 2023,…
From failing crops to a thriving dairy business
‘Welcome to my farm’, says a proud 79-year-old Bernard Mutisya. ‘I’m blessed with six daughters and a son, and we have grandchildren too.’ ‘I used…
Supporting people to get the documents they need
Sargon (39) was born and grew up in Bagdad. But in 2006, his family fled due to the conflict and moved to Dohuk. Sargon, who…
‘This work lets me express who I am’
Haifa holds a degree in business administration. She lives in Aden with her husband and has two children. She is the founder of our partner…
Column CEO: Ouch, that hurts!
Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas In recent weeks, the development sector in the Netherlands has taken several hard blows. The new plans of…
‘Breaking the silence on menstruation restores women’s dignity’
In many parts of the world, menstruation is still a taboo. In Tanzania this is also very much an issue. Lilian, Country Director of Dorcas…