With over 4.6 million registered IDPs, Ukraine’s approach provides valuable insights into rapid crisis response, community integration, and participatory governance. Innovative local initiatives offer lessons in empowering displaced people to participate in local decision-making and strengthen societal resilience. Studying these approaches and practices can help in shaping global strategies for managing displacement and fostering social cohesion in conflict-affected regions.
This toolbox is designed to share practical cases and lessons learned from Ukrainian Hromadas in addressing IDP integration. It is a practical resource for local governments, civil society organizations, and international partners looking to understand and implement effective strategies for integrating displaced populations into host communities – particularly during armed conflicts.