Dorcas

Dorcas is a faith-based organisation that provides humanitarian assistance and facilitates development cooperation. They invest 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 they follow Jesus Christ. Dorcas is active for over 40 years and operates in Eastern Europe, Eastern Africa and the Middle East. They invest in resilient communities in which everyone can participate. Dorcas creates opportunities for people to develop themselves further, and if necessary, they provide for their basic needs. Dorcas invests in resilient, self-organising communities that work together to solve their problems. And they contribute to a just society in which everyone has the opportunity to participate.

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
• Protection, including mental health and psychosocial support
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
• Child development
• Social care
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Disaster management
• Food security
• Entrepreneurship
• Employability
• Sustainable energy

Unique Selling Points (2023)