TOWARDS
A BETTER LIFE
FOR ALL…..
Welcome
Dorcas South Africa was registered in 1995 as a “partner organisation” of Dorcas Aid International, a Dutch NGO that began in the Netherlands in 1980 when a small group of people assisted the poor in the communist block. Today Dorcas Aid International (DAI) still has its headquarters in the Netherlands, but operates worldwide providing development, social and relief aid in more than 200 projects in 20 countries. At the end of 2016 Dorcas Aid International closed its South African field office and Dorcas South Africa continues as a locally registered NPC with its own local board and local office. Today we work mainly in Gauteng.
Towards a better Future for all
Vision
“From dependency to dignity”
Dorcas South Africa works to restore dignity, self- worth and a sense of pride amongst the poor, destitute and marginalised in our communities. We do this irrespective of race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self- reliance, providing social aid and assisting in emergency situations.
We touch the lives of the untouchables, the hopeless and the invisible that live on the margins of society, with love and empathy.
We touch the lives of the untouchables, the hopeless and the invisible that live on the margins of society, with love and empathy.
Objectives
“alleviate poverty through sustainable means ”
Dorcas’ objective is to alleviate poverty through sustainable means without ignoring immediate needs. Therefore we respond by providing short term social care (food, clothing and material goods); and rendering emergency aid in areas of natural disaster and man-made hostility. We also work in partnerships with local “social care partners” who implement and deliver care to orphans and vulnerable children, the aged, people living with HIV and AIDS, the abandoned, the homeless, the terminally ill and the disabled.
Services
Social Care
Social Care
Dorcas reaches out to the poor and vulnerable by partnering with other
community based charities.
community based charities.
Emergency Response
Emergency Response
Dorcas strives to decrease the impact of small “disasters” by providing food, clothing, medical assistance and rehabilitation.
Food Gardens and Training Centre
Food Gardens and Training Centre
Dorcas reaches out to the poor and vulnerable by partnering with other Dorcas is acutely aware of the hardship amongst the poor.
Computer Training
Computer Training
Part of our skills development programme – we teach basic computer skills to the poorest of the poor.
Dorcas reaches out to the poor and vulnerable by partnering with other
community based charities.
community based charities.
Dorcas strives to decrease the impact of small “disasters” by providing food, clothing, medical assistance and rehabilitation.
Dorcas reaches out to the poor and vulnerable by partnering with other Dorcas is acutely aware of the hardship amongst the poor.
Part of our skills development programme – we teach basic computer skills to the poorest of the poor.
How can you help.
The Charity Shop
Goods Donated
Financial Donations
Blue Bucket Campaign
CSI Support – Branding