Archive: News
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Crisis in Southern Lebanon
The current conflict in southern Lebanon is the latest in the country’s long list of crises. It is further eroding the weak economy, undermining food…
Dorcas Yemen joins call for increased international support amidst deepening crisis
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, Dorcas Yemen has signed a petition urging the international community to amplify its support for the…
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…
Explainer: what is International Humanitarian Law?
International Humanitarian Law provides vital guidance and boundaries during war and conflict. But what exactly does this body of law entail and does Dorcas need…
Developments in the Middle East and the work of Dorcas
Recently, the protracted conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territories has escalated. The situation currently remains uncertain. We do not work in the affected areas….
EU-funded Dorcas programme aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Upper Egypt
Dorcas is grateful to announce the start of a new EU-funded programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Organisations to develop innovative solutions…
Dorcas and Woord en Daad sign partnership agreement on job creation in Ethiopia
Dorcas and Woord en Daad will continue their cooperation on job creation for Ethiopian youth in 2023. Since 2016, Dorcas and Woord en Daad have…
Rebuilding sustainable livelihoods in Iraq
In the Zummar sub-district in Iraq, Dorcas provided agricultural assets and supported the improvement of livelihoods for income generation for returnees and internally displaced persons….
New record in 2022 of forced displacement
By the end of 2022, a total of 108.4 million people is forcibly displaced worldwide. An increase of 19.1 million people in just one year….
Call from more than 100 Dutch development organisations: ‘Reverse cuts on development cooperation’
More than 3.4 billion euros will be cut from the Dutch budget for development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in the coming years if the government’s…