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Accessibility and protection: through a new project, Rokada is strengthening assistance for vulnerable groups in 3 regions

With financial support from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), the Rokada Charitable Foundation is implementing a new comprehensive project aimed at improving living conditions and strengthening the protection of internally displaced people and those affected by the war. The initiative covers Sumy, Kherson and Zhytomyr regions and will run until 31 October 2026.

It is worth noting that the specialists work in line with the specifics, current humanitarian needs and challenges of each region. In Zhytomyr region, the team focuses on supporting IDPs, while in Sumy and Kherson regions it also works with the affected population.

Forced displacement or overcoming the consequences of war is not only about finding a safe place but also a daily struggle with barriers: from physically inaccessible premises to difficulties in obtaining social, administrative or medical services. The new project is designed to solve these problems by combining two key areas – camp coordination and camp management (CCCM) and protection.

CCCM: accessibility and inclusion

One of the project’s priorities is turning collective sites (temporary accommodation) into spaces where all residents, regardless of their age, status or mobility, feel dignified. The main tasks are:

  • repairing and equipping shelters with special attention to accessibility;
  • creating new places for people forced to leave their homes;
  • effective management and coordination – introducing clear rules of residence and supporting the sustainable operation of shelters for the comfort and safety of residents.

Protection: social support, advocacy and individual assistance

In addition to ensuring physical comfort, the Rokada team also plans to provide a whole range of services. The following activities are planned:

  • case management and social support – individual work with vulnerable groups (IDPs, people affected by hostilities) to solve their specific problems;
  • in-kind assistance (IPA) – providing the necessary items and resources according to needs;
  • transport services for access to social, medical and administrative services;
  • individual and group psychological counselling;
  • information sessions on state support programmes and key protection issues;
  • advocacy activities to improve internally displaced Ukrainians’ access to services and support the stable operation of collective centres.

Mariia Shemendiuk, Project Manager

This project is extremely important because it combines better living conditions with comprehensive support. For internally displaced people, especially people with disabilities and limited mobility, it is important not only to have a roof over their heads but also real access to services, protection, psychological help and opportunities for integration in communities. We want collective centres to be a safe, dignified and accessible place to live

Portrait of a Rokada representative in a branded T-shirt

Such an initiative helps to understand the specific needs of frontline communities and of the regions that receive large numbers of evacuees. Rokada’s staff continue working to ensure that every person who has lost their home or faced hardship because of the war can feel supported and get a chance to start a new life in a safe and inclusive environment.

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