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Dorcas’ response to the Dutch coalition agreement
Jochem Duinhof, political advisor at Dorcas, responds to the Dutch coalition agreement of D66, VVD and CDA.‘Dorcas is cautiously optimistic about the additional funding for development cooperation. This decision partially reverses the previous government’s harsh…
‘People need to know they are seen’
One crisis has followed another in Lebanon, stretching public systems and community resilience to their limits. Existing challenges have been exacerbated by economic collapse, political instability and an influx of refugees. Amid these challenges, Mario…
Building bridges in Yemen
José Salema, Country Director of Dorcas Yemen, clearly remembers the moment he was asked to provide support to a remote village. ‘It was after a devastating flood,’ he says. ‘Everything was underwater. The harvest was…
‘Everyone deserves protection and has the right to live with dignity’
Jitendra Panda, our Country Director in South Sudan, was born and raised in India. Over the past twenty years, he has lived in many different countries across Africa and Asia, always with the aim of…
Escalation of violence in Aleppo
Dorcas expresses deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in Aleppo, Syria. According to humanitarian reports, intensified hostilities since early January have led to significant civilian displacement and increased humanitarian needs. Critical infrastructure, including…
Behind the Blue Bucket Campaign: Building resilience and restoring hope in Eastern Europe
Distributing food in blue buckets to older people and families in vulnerable situations is at the heart of Dorcas’ Blue Bucket Campaign in Eastern Europe. However, the initiative is about more than just providing food:…
How beekeeping strengthens food security in Kenya’s drylands
Across Kenya, communities are experiencing the growing impacts of climate change. Rainfall has become increasingly erratic, harvests are less reliable, and many rural families struggle to secure enough food throughout the year. In the semi-arid…
Growing together: How a social farm in Romania is cultivating hope and connection
Social farming harnesses the power of agriculture to deliver care and support for people in vulnerable situations. It involves using agricultural resources such as plants, animals, and land to provide health, social and educational services…
How Dorcas is using local solutions to tackle climate challenges
Yesterday, the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) officially opened in Belém, Brazil, with an urgent call to implement climate pledges. Running until 21 November, the summit is focused on accelerating the implementation of practical solutions…
The Dorcas Food Campaign: Fighting hunger and poverty
Food is a fundamental human right, yet hunger remains a global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)1, around 673 million people around the world living with hunger due to adverse conditions such…
Building sustainable livelihoods and advancing food security in Yemen
Reading time: 2 minutes. Khalid is a father of ten from Yemen. He struggled with the harsh realities of drought and poverty, and found it difficult to provide for his family’s most basic needs. His…
Building a climate-resilient future in Kenya: Brendah’s journey with Dorcas
Reading time: 3 minutes Brendah, 33, from Kenya, works for Dorcas on Climate Adaptation and Resilience. Brendah: ‘My passion for the climate started in primary school. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from artificial fertilisers, we…
Dorcas joins call to confront Yemen’s escalating hunger crisis
Reading time: one minute. Dorcas has joined a coalition of international and national organisations in Yemen to sign a joint statement highlighting the alarming increase in hunger and malnutrition. The statement, released on World Food…
Matthias ran 420 kilometres for Dorcas Yemen
Running from the northernmost tip of Groningen to the southernmost point in Limburg in eight days. Matthias Jagersma took on this 420-kilometre challenge. His motivation: to raise money for Dorcas projects in Yemen . With…
Local power creates lasting change: Dorcas strategic plan 2026-2030
Reading time: three minutes. Dorcas is proud to announce the publication of its strategic plan 2026-2030: Local power creates lasting change. This roadmap sets out Dorcas’s vision for the coming years, focusing on empowering local…
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