Our collective efforts enabled more than 1.4 million people in 14 countries in Eastern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East to cross the bridge towards a more flourishing life. 44 Dorcas shops, 3121 volunteers, 75,353 individual supporters, 5125 companies, 4372 churches, 428 Dorcas staff and many valued partner organisations made this impact possible.
Bridges towards a more hopeful future highlighted in our Annual Report 2023 are:
- Ukraine – frontline resilience boosted through cash, mental health and psychosocial support.
- Albania and Moldova – community development projects enable marginalised individuals to flourish.
- Lebanon – protection and resilience of displaced persons and their host communities increased.
- Syria – markets and livelihoods restored in Aleppo.
- Yemen – humanitarian assistance provided through the Dutch Relief Alliance.
- Iraq – water supplies restored and hygiene improved.