The resilience analysis was commissioned by CARE Ukraine to better understand key elements for increasing resilience of Ukraine’s households affected by war, including capacities and assets to cope with shocks, stresses and uncertainty. In line with CARE’s Vision 2030 that builds on evidence of impact through embedding resilience, gender equality and inclusive governance, resilience is increased if: 1) people’s capacities and assets to manage shocks and stresses are built and supported, and 2) the drivers of risk are reduced, and 3) these actions are supported by conducive formal or informal rules, plans, policies and legislation that allow individuals and communities to reduce their vulnerability.
Building resilience starts by having a solid understanding of people’s vulnerabilities to various types of shocks and stresses that might impact them. Different individuals and groups of people are vulnerable to shocks and stresses in very different ways. By more deeply understanding diverse experiences that may vary by gender, age, ethnicity and disability, etc., and through better knowledge of how to incorporate inclusive practices in program interventions, communities can be effectively supported in coping with shocks and stresses and address the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice.