EDF has been responding to the war in Ukraine, together with partners, since 2022. The programme was funded by CBM International and all direct partners are organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs).
This report presents some of the key learnings from this work. It shows the crucial role that persons with disabilities and their organisations have in humanitarian action and it highlights some of the steps that are necessary to ensure this is possible.
Key points
- Organisations of persons with disabilities are essential responders: From food and shelter to assistive technology and psychosocial support, local organisations can provide rapid, targeted assistance.
- Flexible funding works: The funding model used here allowed quick adaptation to changing needs, reaching people who are most marginalised.
- Collaboration drives change: Strong networks built across borders enabled effective action.
- Lasting impact: Beyond crisis response, the programme strengthened the disability movement and influenced humanitarian policy.
This report also contains specific recommendations for EU institutions, humanitarian agencies and for donors.
Read the full report below
- Ukraine – Final Evaluation Report – Executive summary (PDF document)
- Learning report – Ukraine disability-inclusive response and recovery (PDF document)
More about our work in Ukraine
Find more information on our work in Ukraine at our dedicated page.