Dorcas

Dorcas is a Christian development and relief organisation committed to fulfilling the command of Jesus Christ to care for and empower the poor and oppressed (Matt. 25:31-46). Dorcas has been involved in relief and development projects in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa for 35 years and provides assistance irrespective of race, religion, gender, and political affiliation.

Our Vision

Dorcas invests in sustainable change in the lives of people who are marginalised. In the event of poverty, exclusion or a crisis, we create opportunities for them to flourish. This is how we follow Jesus Christ.

Our Goal

For those in need!

Dorcas is active in Eastern Europe, Eastern Africa and the Middle East. Local colleagues lead our 14 country offices. We invest in resilient communities in which everyone can participate. We help over one million people annually. When a disaster or a crisis occurs, we provide humanitarian assistance and support communities to rebuild themselves. At the same time, we invest in structural solutions for poverty and social exclusion. In our work we are accountable, compassionate, determined and locally led

Main sectors of operation

• Sustainable livelihoods
• Health
• Mental health and psychosocial support
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
• Child development
• Social care
• Disaster management