Crisis Response
Saving lives and preserving human dignity
At Dorcas, we are committed to being present for communities affected by disasters and conflicts. Our Crisis Response focuses on saving lives and preserving human dignity during acute situations, while supporting recovery mentally, socially, and economically.
We aim to lay the foundations for longer-term resilience, peace, and development, ensuring that our interventions are conflict-sensitive, high-quality, and accountable.
Key elements of our Crisis Response include:
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
- Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI)
- Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL)
Responding to growing food insecurity in Ethiopia
Communities in Fedis and Midega Tola woredas, East Hararge, Ethiopia, are facing acute and rapidly worsening food insecurity following prolonged drought conditions.
In response, Dorcas has launched a rapid, multi-sectoral emergency intervention to support 28,000 drought-affected people in the Fedis and Midega Tola woredas, as well as surrounding towns and market centres including Harar and Dire Dawa.
