Archive: Story
Below you will find the posts of the archive "Story".
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….
World Water Day
Water affects us all. Clean water is a fundamental human need and an essential resource for life. Ensuring access to safe and clean water is…
Portraits of Power: stories of powerful women
Every day, we meet strong senior women who live in difficult circumstances. But despite their circumstances, these women have chosen to empower others and to…
Restoring damaged housed and rebuilding businesses
70,000 damaged houses. This is the most visible effect of the explosion in Beirut last summer. Many businesses are also damaged. Sole proprietorships are severely…
Beirut residents traumatised and financially affected by the explosion
The consequences of the explosion in Beirut are immense. Adults and children carry the traumatic experience with them every day. Many people lost not only…
Rising prices and an increase in COVID-19 infections are causing a great need for food and hygiene kits in Beirut
Shortage of food is a major emerging problem in Lebanon. In the past year, prices for food have increased considerably due to the bad economic…
Nadia Murad continues to fight for justice for the Yazidis
Internationally, she became the face of the genocide of the Yazidis by the Islamic State (IS) – of the sexual violence and atrocities committed against…
The extra mile for a second chance
18-year-old Navoi is a beautiful girl from Tanzania, with an enormous amount of life experience. Dorcas first crossed paths with her some ten years ago….
Salvation in War
Fleeing Syria’s brutal civil war, over one million people have sought safety in Lebanon – where refugees now represent a quarter of the population. Dorcas…
”Water changed our village”
In Kenya, slums and remote villages often go without the water they need. With a population of 46 million, 41% still rely on contaminated water…