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Based on the third comprehensive assessment carried out in partnership between UNHCR and World Vision, the report indicates the main needs and priorities of refugees from Ukraine and provides an evidence-based overview of the situation to facilitate tailored interventions in Georgia. As the conflict enters a third year, this survey goes beyond basic and immediate needs, and explores in more detail the issues of education, employment and self-reliance.
1. Methodology and Demographic Profiles
Third needs assessment: Following a half-year interval since UNHCR and World Vision’s second multi-sector needs assessment, this survey aimed to identify the main needs and priorities of refugees from Ukraine to understand the dynamics and changes in the overall situation and to provide an evidence-base for programming. A combination of both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed during the assessment.
Quantitative research: The survey involved conducting interviews with 403 refugees from Ukraine across various target regions between October – early December. Since the average household size is 3 persons, this survey effectively evaluates the needs and intentions of up to 1200 refugees from Ukraine residing in Georgia. Half the respondents were randomly chosen from the UNHCR/World Vision database, while the snowball methodology was utilized to select the remaining 50%. Interviews were conducted with the express consent of respondents. The questionnaire comprised over 100 mostly closed-ended questions, with each interview lasting approximately 40 minutes. Seventy percent of interviews were conducted in person while 30% were conducted by phone.
Qualitative research: The research comprised five focus group discussions in Tbilisi,
Batumi, and Kutaisi, each involving 10-12 individuals. A session was dedicated to single mothers, and another one to individuals with family members with disabilities to ensure that diverse perspectives were captured. As part of the qualitative research, Key Informant Interviews were also conducted with representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), international organizations, school principals and representatives of state agencies to assess existing services, identify needs and enhance understanding of how current support services and programmes align with those needs.
Demographic profile: Most of the respondents originate from areas heavily affected by conflict. The majority (52%) entered Georgia through the Dariali (Larsi) border crossing, while 30% arrived via Kutaisi and Tbilisi International Airports. Another 17% crossed through Sarpi, with a smaller proportion, 1%, entering through Batumi International Airport. Only 0.2% utilized the Red Bridge Customs/Border with Azerbaijan. Of 403 respondents, 24% came to Georgia in 2023 and the remaining 76% arrived in 2022.