Archive: Marlies Hoekman
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Marlies Hoekman".
One year after the earthquake in Syria: How did Dorcas support those in need
One year ago, on the 6th of February, earthquakes and strong aftershocks caused great devastation in Syria and Turkey. Syria, already in crisis due to…
Update on the situation in Yemen
Several targets in Yemen have been bombed in recent weeks in response to Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea. At this time, Dorcas…
Latifa: ‘I stand up for girls’ right to education’
Latifa is a project participant of Dorcas Tanzania. Latifa: ‘In our society, girls are isolated during their menstrual period. Many girls do not even have…
Lilian: ‘I stand up for the rights of women and girls’
Lilian is the Country Director of Dorcas Tanzania. ‘15.3% of all girls from Tanzania do not attend school during menstruation, according to a survey done…
Cor: ‘I stand up for people affected by the consequences of climate change’
Cor is a former Programme Manager and Country Director at Dorcas. ‘South Sudan is not only plagued by conflicts. It is also prone to flooding due…
Gilberte: ‘I stand up for the right to safety’
Gilberte (63) participates in a project of Dorcas Lebanon. Gilberte: ‘I stand up for safety because the situation in Lebanon is very insecure. I currently…
Agnes: ‘We stand up for human rights’
Agnes is the Chief Executive Officer of Dorcas. Agnes: ‘Human rights and inclusion are woven into the fabric of what Dorcas is and does. In…
Sargon: ‘I stand up for the rights of internally displaced persons in Iraq’
Sargon is a Programme Manager at Dorcas Iraq. Sargon: ‘I am deeply committed to advocating for the safety and protection of internally displaced persons…
Eva: ‘I stand up for food security in crisis areas’
Eva works as a Humanitarian Assistance Expert at Dorcas. ‘The conflict in Yemen often seems like a never-ending story: people have been trapped in a…
Joost: ‘I stand up for youth employment’
Joost is Inclusive Entrepreneurship Expert at Dorcas. Joost: ‘Young people live in a rapidly changing world. Social media has opened their eyes to a dazzling…