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Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas During the Christmas season, we often talk at length about peace. But when I reflect on the year 2024, peace seems hard to find. I think, for instance,…

Recent developments in Syria have caused significant unrest and uncertainty. This situation also affects our colleagues working in Syria, the partners we collaborate with, and the participants in our projects. As a result, our projects…

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas How many things have you bought this December? It’s hard to resist the temptations of Black Friday deals, ‘Sinterklaas’ discounts, and those alluring ads from clothing stores trying…

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 state of Bahr el Ghazal has been one of the…

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 such as the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, is providing vital support…

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.

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 and Dutch diplomatic clout. While the consequences of almost every…

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 the world are at risk of hunger due to adverse…

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas Within ten minutes, you can have your bananas, soft drinks, or dessert delivered. Just add them to your basket in the app, check out, and all you have…

In Iraq, the challenges posed by climate change are enormous, with temperatures rising seven times faster than the global average. Over the next decade, Iraq is expected to experience significant increases in flooding, drought and…

Kitui County, one of Kenya’s semi-arid regions, is facing severe challenges from climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, floods, and invasive species are taking a heavy toll on the region’s ecosystems and livelihoods….

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas I don’t cry easily, but the tears were close during the online meeting with my colleagues in Lebanon. The desperation they are in, their worries and hopelessness, I…

Dorcas supports older people through our Community Safety Net (CSN) approach. This involves mobilising different actors and organisations so that everyone is involved. Only by working together can we provide the right support to ensure…

1 October is the UN International Day of Older People, and one of its aims is to ensure that people can grow old with dignity and continue to participate in society. In the countries where…

Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas Perhaps you have seen it: our campaign for safe shelter in Lebanon. Our local colleagues are working hard to support displaced people fleeing the conflict, providing them with…