Introduction and Comparison
As part of its efforts to learn and adapt throughout the Afghanistan Emergency Appeal, DEC commissioned a two-part Community Perception Survey (CPS) to better understand affected people's perceptions of the humanitarian action led by DEC and its members and to inform the rapidly evolving humanitarian response. The CPS was a sub-set of a larger project that aims to strengthen accountability to crisis affected communities in Afghanistan where DEC members are implementing humanitarian actions.
This report provides a brief overview of key perceptions drawn from the results of a second CPS conducted between October – November 2023.
Survey findings indicate that the current aid programming is perceived positively by most participants, however, the need far outweighs the available resources. There is a consensus among community perceptions for a re-evaluation of the effectiveness and reach of humanitarian aid to ensure it meets the basic needs of the Afghan population.
The following is a summary comparing the first community perception survey conducted in mid2022 with the most recent, follow-up survey conducted in late 2023.