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Targeted Assistance Instead of Mass Aid Distribution

  • office76041
  • Mar 26
  • 3 min read

Updated: Apr 1

The "Dignity and Safety: Focused Assistance" project has been ongoing since June 2024. In both concept and structure, it continues the "Dignity and Safety" initiative, which was implemented by our organization with funding from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) from June 15, 2023, to November 30, 2023. However, unlike the previous version, this new phase includes an emergency response function to address the challenges of wartime.  



The Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) funds international programs dedicated to advocating for women's rights. The fund primarily partners with UN Women, as well as national governments and local humanitarian organizations, especially those led by women. Its primary focus is on funding programs aimed at protecting the rights of women who have been marginalized due to underdeveloped social institutions, various crises, and conflicts that disproportionately affect women. For instance, in the fall of 2024, as hostilities escalated, prompting the evacuation of residents from Vovchansk and Kupiansk districts, the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund urgently allocated funds for the evacuation of civilians.

The new project for targeted humanitarian assistance in Kharkiv, currently implemented by the NGO "CNGD 'Volunteer-68'," is also funded by the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund. Specifically, it provides food and hygiene kits for elderly women and women with disabilities in Kharkiv. Moreover, the project "Dignity and Security: Focused Assistance" extends to displaced women in the same category, highlighting the urgency of the response. The program clearly defines its target groups:

  • Elderly women;

  • Women caring for relatives with disabilities;

  • Internally displaced women with disabilities (25+);

  • Internally displaced women with children.


Humanitarian Mission and Its Effectiveness


In adherence to the Sphere humanitarian standards, our center has significantly intensified its assistance to vulnerable populations in Kharkiv. However, we have been engaged in this work since the early days of the war, beyond the scope of externally funded projects.

During the implementation of the "Dignity and Security" project, we provided assistance to over 1,400 beneficiaries. Based on direct experience and periodic telephone surveys, we concluded that it is essential to categorize the list of aid recipients to optimize the provision of assistance.



For some, humanitarian aid is a matter of survival, while for others, it is less critical. Awareness of this distinction allows us to allocate limited resources efficiently, ensuring that the most in-need individuals receive comprehensive support. This approach significantly simplifies logistics while enhancing the overall effectiveness of aid distribution.

Project Results

Food and Humanitarian Aid

  • 2,541 food packages were distributed to 2,041 individuals.

  • 902 hygiene kits were provided, including 505 dignity kits for women.

  • 100 individuals received personal rehabilitation aids (canes, walkers, commode chairs, etc.).

  • 80 families received special blackout emergency kits (flashlights, power banks, blankets).


Evacuation and Transportation Support

  • 327 people were evacuated from dangerous zones or transported within social care programs.


Psychological Support and Case Management

  • 559 individuals received consultations, psychological assistance, and case management services. Through personalized support and referrals to relevant services, affected individuals were able to access necessary aid and gain confidence in ongoing support.



Psychological Support and Case Management

  • 559 individuals received consultations, psychological assistance, and case management services. Through personalized support and referrals to relevant services, affected individuals were able to access necessary aid and gain confidence in ongoing support.


Inclusivity and Improved Shelter Conditions

  • Three ramps were installed in Kharkiv: two in shelters to improve living conditions and one at the Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities.

  • A shelter for people with reduced mobility was winterized, ensuring safe conditions during cold periods.


Needs Assessment and Transparency in Assistance

  • Over 500 household surveys were conducted to assess current needs and verify beneficiary selection.

  • We continued compiling lists of vulnerable categories requiring priority assistance, refining mechanisms for humanitarian aid distribution.


We view the implementation of these projects as a successful example of international financial institutions supporting local initiatives in crisis situations.

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