Many people throughout the world worry about the economic recession and about what they might face in the future concerning their living conditions. However, Dorcas is thankful that during 2008 we were able to bring sustainable improvement in the lives of many people in different parts of the world. The income received in 2008 increased by 8.75% compared to 2007.
During 2008, Dorcas provided clean drinking water to 48,000 beneficiaries and improved sanitation for 22,000 people, along with intensive health awareness training. Dorcas also worked with 6,000 farmers to increase their production and ultimately their income. Through different childcare programmes, close to 4,300 children were supported. Dorcas also aims at increasing the available job opportunities either by improving the skills in the labour market or encouraging business in developing countries. In 2008, 2,500 people were trained and 950 people were employed.
Dorcas is using innovative ways to provide low cost housing for the poor families. In 2008, 325 houses were built. Dorcas realizes that good health is a cross cutting issue in its development programmes. If people are healthy they can be more active to improve their living conditions. In 2008, the Health Care & HIV/AIDS sector provided treatment, care and support to 153,000 beneficiaries and 283,000 beneficiaries in prevention. Dorcas also distributed approximately 5.2 million meals to poor food-insecure people in the developing world. Material support (clothes, food, household items, medical equipment, etc.) was provided to 129,000 beneficiaries through more than 155 transports. 3,900 elderly were supported through the adopt a granny program.
DAI always strives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation. 2008 was the second year for DAI to be ISO-certified. In 2008, DAI updated its policy manual which includes all policies, guidelines as well as planning and reporting formats currently used. DAI plans to introduce the ERP-system in 2009, which will further improve the administrative and financial processes. December 1, 2008, a Director Operations (DO) was appointed at the DAI HQ office. The DO will coordinate the field work of DAI in cooperation with the Programme Coordinators and the Regional Directors. In May, a DDO Coordinator was assigned to coordinate and facilitate the work of the Dorcas Donor Organisations.
Dorcas looks forward to further expanding its cooperation with the local partners in the different countries to bring change, restore dignity and empower beneficiaries to live a better life.
des all policies, guidelines as well as planning and reporting formats currently used. DAI plans to introduce the ERP-system in 2009, which will further improve the administrative and financial processes. December 1, 2008, a Director Operations (DO) was appointed at the DAI HQ office. The DO will coordinate the field work of DAI in cooperation with the Programme Coordinators and the Regional Directors. In May, a DDO Coordinator was assigned to coordinate and facilitate the work of the Dorcas Donor Organisations.
