«Ukraine Response Consortium: Providing Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine (2023-2026)»

Project «Ukraine Response Consortium: Providing Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine (2023-2026)» 

The International Charitable Foundation “Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health” (UFPH) is a national organization established by the representative office of HealthRight International. Since 2005, we have been operating in Ukraine to strengthen local capacity and support domestic initiatives that provide life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable groups – women, children, and young people. Our work encompasses the implementation of innovative models to prevent social orphanhood, addressing gender-based violence, and responding to HIV/AIDS. We contribute to the development of local communities by enhancing the capacity of civil society organisations and local authorities to improve the accessibility, quality, and range of social and rehabilitation services. Drawing on experience from implementing programmes in over 30 countries worldwide, UFPH focuses its efforts on protecting human rights and supporting survivors of violence; improving the health and well-being of orphans, children deprived of parental care, and young people from vulnerable group

BACKGROUND

The full-scale military invasion of Ukraine by the russian federation on 24 February 2022 has led to an escalation of violence and a humanitarian crisis. The conflict has impacted every aspect of life: disrupting access to essential services, undermining economic activity and livelihoods, and destroying public infrastructure. Internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, people affected by bombardments, local hostilities, air and missile strikes—especially women and children, persons with disabilities and/or serious medical conditions, and older people—are increasingly facing barriers to accessing critical services.

In September 2022, HealthRight, in cooperation with World Vision, launched the BHA-funded Ukraine Response Consortium project «Providing Multi-Sectoral Support to IDPs and War-Affected Populations in Ukraine», aimed at humanitarian response and support to affected people. This project was successfully completed in August 2023

Since September 2023, the Project «Ukraine Response Consortium: Providing Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine (2023-2026)» has been implemented, which will last until the end of March 2026. The International Charitable Foundation «Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health» (UFPH) is the implementing partner of World Vision.

From January 24, 2025 to the end of April 2025, the project was suspended, according to the official notification from the Main Consortium, the project resumption date is May 1, 2025, and the completion date is March 2026.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project «Ukraine Response Consortium: Providing Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine (2023-2026)» provides for:

1) Identification and referral of children at risk or in need of immediate assistance by multidisciplinary mobile teams (MMTs

During this phase (May 2025 - March 2026), 6 MMTs are launched to provide psychosocial support and services in communities, collaborating with local authorities and social services, child protection centers and other CSOs to complement existing services provided. These 6 MMTs will operate in Odessa and Odessa region, Kyiv and Kyiv region, Kharkiv and Kharkiv region, Mykolaiv and Mykolaiv region, Lviv and Lviv region, Vinnytsia and Vinnytsia region. During this phase, the MMT is expected to reach its target of 13,500 unique beneficiaries. The team will include one MMT coordinator, one social worker, one psychologist (who will provide services to both children and adults), one lawyer and one driver. An assessment of the needs of individual children and their families will be conducted, including a best interests assessment, identification for referral, psychosocial support (PSS), basic legal services, and case management. To ensure continuity of assistance, the MMT will identify specific locations within the oblast based on vulnerability factors, including the number of IDPs, with a plan for reallocating resources as needed. Systematically analyze the effectiveness of interventions, share lessons and best practices, and identify and communicate gaps in ensuring access to protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services for IDPs and local affected populations.

2) Providing psychosocial support for youth (PSS

World Vision and the Ukrainian Public Health Foundation will implement an approach developed by First Aid Arts to provide basic psychosocial support to adolescents and youth through facilitated arts activities. First Aid Arts is a method that teaches practical self-help skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and relationship skills through simple and creative methods. It is developed by 16 diverse professionals, from neuroscientists, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists to artists. First Aid Arts teaches you how to use art as a “medicine” for mental and emotional first aid. The training includes 8 sessions consisting of 17 activities that have scientifically proven effects of exercise on overcoming stress and developing emotional self-regulation skills. The approach involves supporting individuals through simple and effective artistic tools to increase resilience and reduce negative experiences related to stress, based on life skills of self-awareness, self-regulation and interpersonal skills. The approach is designed for use by lay providers such as youth leaders and volunteers.

PROJECT SUMMARY

As of the end of February 2026, six Multidisciplinary Mobile Teams operating in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia oblasts reached a total of 13,119 unique beneficiaries between July and February 2026, representing 97% of the planned target of 13,500 individuals. In February 2026 alone, the MMTs provided support to 1,602 unique beneficiaries, including 86 repeat cases, demonstrating continuity of assistance and sustained engagement with beneficiaries presenting complex and multi-layered needs.

In February 2026, Multidisciplinary Mobile Teams delivered a total of 5,064 services across psychosocial support, social work, legal assistance, and referral pathways. The vast majority of services (96%) were provided in an offline format, ensuring access to essential support for conflict-affected populations in communities with limited connectivity, particularly during the winter period and under ongoing security constraints.

As of February 2026, the First Aid Arts (FAA) programme reached 1131 unique participants between October and February 2026, representing 102% of the planned target. In February 2026, FAA sessions engaged 274 unique beneficiaries, including 7 internally displaced persons, while 656 participants completed the full cycle of eight sessions, indicating a high level of participant engagement and sustainability of outcomes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For full project information, please contact UFPH Executive Director, Halyna Skipalska (e-mail: Halyna.Skipalska@healthright.org) or Project Coordinator, Hanna Lemeshko (e-mail: Hanna.Lemeshko@helathright.org)

The project «Ukraine Response Consortium: Providing Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine (2023-2026)» is implemented with the support of the American people through the US Government, Acted Ukraine, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Public Health Foundation.

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