Ukraine: Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment in Lviv Oblast
In response to the evolving crisis in Ukraine, Danish Refugee Council has been providing emergency assistance and advocating for the rights of conflict affected persons, including internally displaced people (IDPs). As the situation continues to unfold, the focus is now shifting towards long-term strategies to support the recovery and resilience of communities, particularly in the Lviv Oblast, encompassing the raions of Chervonohradskyi, Stryiskyi, and Drohobytskyi.
Overview
DRC's commitment to developing comprehensive programming in Lviv Oblast from 2024 onwards has necessitated an in-depth understanding of the specific needs and priorities within these communities. To achieve this, the initiative of a Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) was adopted, focusing on key sectors that are instrumental in shaping the future of these areas. The sectors under scrutiny include protection (including social protection), shelter/housing and infrastructure, and economic recovery. Each of these sectors represents a cornerstone for rebuilding and stabilising the lives of the people in these areas.
In conducting this MSNA, DRC engaged with a diverse range of community representatives and members. These interviews were designed to determine the key needs of residents in the coverage areas across the surveyed sectors.
The process involved:
• Detailed interviews with representatives who possess first-hand insights into the needs and challenges within their respective sectors. These interviews, conducted by trained enumerators, aimed to explore key issues such as access to social protection for vulnerable groups, the state and availability of shelter/housing and infrastructure, and the barriers to economic recovery.
• In-depth discussions with community members via focus group discussions (FGDs), particularly focusing on their experiences, needs, and suggestions for improvement in their current living situation. These discussions are crucial in painting a comprehensive picture of the ground realities and the impact of ongoing challenges on everyday life, as well as remaining accountable to affected populations.
The findings from these engagements are instrumental in guiding DRC's future interventions in these three raions, with an aim of developing programming which can remove the prevailing impacts of forced displaced, and support in the provision of sustainable durable solutions. They offer detailed understanding of key needs, informing the development of targeted, effective, and sustainable solutions interventions.