Directly to residents about available support: an information session held at a collective accommodation site in Kharkiv

At one of the city's dormitories, the team from the "Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities" (LAOOPD), together with project partners—representatives from IRC Deutschland and the Community Development Fund—held an information session for residents of a collective accommodation site for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

The meeting provided an opportunity not only to detail the support available under the IDP assistance project but also to speak directly with residents, hear their questions, and discuss their current needs. Specialists from LAOOPD and partner organizations presented key areas of activity: legal and psychological assistance, social support and individual needs assessment, case management, and opportunities for upgrading the facility's equipment. Specifically, the project includes the provision of essential items and specialized equipment tailored to the residents' identified needs. There was also a specific discussion on how to access free legal advice, assistance with documents and official inquiries, as well as individual and group psychological support. Importantly, the session was conducted as an open dialogue; residents could ask questions of the project team, share their needs, and receive explanations regarding available support options.

For our team, such meetings are a vital part of our work. After all, effective assistance begins not with pre-packaged solutions, but with an understanding of the real needs of the individual. The project "Inclusive Accommodation and Protection for Vulnerable IDPs in the Kharkiv Region" is being implemented by a consortium comprising the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, the Community Development Fund, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), with support from Sweden provided through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

Together with our partners, we continue working to ensure that collective accommodation sites become not merely temporary shelters, but environments that are more accessible, safe, and dignified for people.
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