In the current context of the conflict in Ukraine, the cooperation of international humanitarian organisations with the United Nations (UN) is important. At this stage, the activities of Help — Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, which is active in various humanitarian sectors of the country, stand out.
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Help priority sectors of activity
Help plays an important role in several key UN clusters, including:
- Shelter Cluster — support for internally displaced persons through rental payments.
- Food Security and Livelihood Cluster — providing food and hygiene kits to the affected regions.
- Cash Working Group — providing multi-purpose cash assistance for rapid response to emergencies.
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Challenges of project implementation
The main challenges faced by Help are the safety of staff and beneficiaries, difficulties with postponing mobilisation, and a decrease in funding for humanitarian projects. Coordination with the UN allows for more efficient allocation of resources, ensuring that the victims are reached as quickly as possible.
Coordination and communication with the UN
Coordination activities in Ukraine are carried out through the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which ensures the systematisation of information and coordination of clusters. Aid actively cooperates with the UN, jointly identifying needs on the ground and exchanging information.
Localisation as a new approach
Help emphasises the importance of localisation, which involves local organisations in humanitarian activities. This allows us to respond more quickly to the needs of the population and promotes the development of civil society in Ukraine.
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