Ukraine Crisis - Coordination of Humanitarian Response - OCHA 2014

September 2014 – As ongoing fighting between armed groups and government forces unfold in Ukraine people have been forced to flee their homes and have become increasingly vulnerable. It is reported that over 275 000 have been displaced from their homes and that an estimated 341 000 have fled to neighbouring countries. As the on-going fighting is triggering renewed displacement there is a need to scale up the response to meet the humanitarian needs of the population affected by the violence in Ukraine. With DFATD's support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is helping to reduce the vulnerability of people affected by violence in Ukraine. Project activities include: (1) maintaining an appropriate coordination system by providing policy advice to ensure effective coordination and strategic decision-making; (2) providing support in humanitarian agenda setting situation updates identifying actions and tracking implementation of the response; and (3) supporting needs assessment and strengthening analysis to provide an evidence base for the prioritization of needs sectors and geographical areas for the humanitarian response.

The expected outcome for this project is improved coordination of the humanitarian response. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are facing acute food insecurity.