06/08/2026
With profound sadness, Tabitha for Relief and Development mourns the passing of Dirk Jan Groot (1945–2026), founder of Dorcas, who devoted his life to serving people facing poverty, vulnerability and injustice.
His faith was reflected in everything he did. He saw need, spoke about it, prayed for it and took action. Through his compassion, determination and commitment to human dignity, he began a humanitarian mission that reached many communities and continues to guide our work in Lebanon.
As we mourn his passing, we renew our commitment to continue what he started. We will keep standing alongside people in vulnerable circumstances, upholding their dignity and turning compassion into meaningful action that restores hope and supports them in building a better future.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire Dorcas community around the world. We pray that God grants them strength, comfort and peace during this painful time.
Thank you, Dirk Jan, for the path you began. We will continue this journey, carrying forward your faith in people and your devotion to serving them.
May he rest in peace, and may his message live on through the work we continue to do.
𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐦: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
We zijn bedroefd door het overlijden van onze oprichter Dirk Jan Groot. Dirk Jan was een pionier met een groot geloof. Zijn geloof kreeg handen en voeten in praktische hulp, bewogenheid en vasthoudende inzet voor mensen in kwetsbare situaties. We zijn dankbaar voor wie hij is geweest en voor wat hij voor Dorcas en voor zoveel mensen heeft betekend.
Benieuwd wie Dirk Jan Groot precies was?
⮕ Lees zijn In Memoriam hier: dorcas.nl/in-memoriam/