Archive: Marlies Hoekman
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Marlies Hoekman".
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…
Ioana: ‘I stand up for Roma children’s right to education’
Ioana is the Co-founder and Director of ASA Association, an implementing partner of Dorcas. ASA Association aims to fight poverty and exclusion and to develop…
Ioana: ‘I stand up for the rights of Roma women’
Ioana is a project participant of Dorcas Romania. Ioana: ‘I stand up for the rights of Roma women to an education and a decent job….
Arendje: ‘I stand up for a flourishing Eastern Europe’
Arendje is a thematic expert on Community Safety Nets at Dorcas. She is also one of the driving forces behind CPOE, a network of Christian humanitarian…
Bahar: ‘I stand up for women’s inclusion’
Bahar is a project participant of Dorcas Iraq. Bahar: ‘The most pressing need for women in our community is empowerment and gender equality. Women in…