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Building climate resilience in Kitui County with Dorcas Kenya’s innovative tree-planting initiative
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….
Column CEO: Choosing sides
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…
Partnering for change: Dorcas and EGC’s collaborative impact on older people in Ethiopia
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…
Community safety nets mobilise communities to care for older people
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…
Personal column CEO: Silent
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…
Lebanon in urgent distress
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated significantly. People in Lebanon are once again living in fear and uncertainty, facing yet another crisis. The history of conflict between Israel and Lebanon is long and…
Column CEO: There you go!
Written by: Agnes Kroese, CEO of Dorcas What do I think of the government programme? Someone asked me that this week. Due to the setting I was in, I chose my words carefully and responded…
Romania and Moldova severely affected by flooding from storm Boris
Storm Boris swept across Central and Eastern Europe, causing widespread devastation. Romania and Moldova were particularly hard hit by the exceptional rainfall, which led to devastating floods directly affecting thousands of people. The disaster has…
Empowering smallholder farmers through the PIP approach
Dorcas is proud to share our publication highlighting the impact of the Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) approach in Tanzania and Mozambique. This report shows the resilience and empowerment of smallholder farmers in these regions as…
Dorcas Ukraine partners with government programme to promote children’s mental health
Dorcas Ukraine has teamed up with the all-Ukrainian mental health programme “How are U?” to promote children’s mental health within the education system. This initiative, led by Oksana, MHPSS Project Manager at Dorcas Ukraine, and…
Dorcas responds to severe flooding in Yemen
Dorcas Yemen has launched a rapid response initiative following devastating floods that have severely impacted several regions, including Alshimayatain district in Taiz Governorate, where Dorcas Yemen operates. The floods, which began on 28 July due…
Communities and families flourishing through a women’s savings group in Kenya
In Kajiado South, Kenya, the Ilaramatak Esukuta Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), a women’s savings group comprising 38 women, is a symbol of hope and resilience. This group is one of 30 VSLAs supported…
Transformative water and sanitation project brings lasting benefits to Siaya County, Kenya
Dorcas Kenya has successfully completed the Siaya Water and Sanitation Project, enhancing sustainable access to clean drinking water and improving sanitation facilities in Siaya County. The project is funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency in…
Dorcas Romania combats human trafficking by supporting victims and reducing vulnerabilities
Human trafficking is one of the most pressing social issues in Romania, one of the top five EU countries in terms of victims. Dorcas Romania is tackling this pressing issue through a comprehensive project focusing…
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 Transcarpathia in entrepreneurial skills. This is a unique opportunity for…
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