KEY MESSAGES
Movement dynamics: Over half (51%) of the surveyed collective sites (CSs) reported hosting new arrivals in the past three months. Of these, 68% (4,281 persons) were reportedly evacuated or self-evacuated from dangerous areas. Additionally, 11% of surveyed CSs reported refusing to accommodate newly arrived IDPs during the July–September 2024 period.
Accommodation issues: Overall, 12% of the surveyed CSs reported experiencing overcrowded conditions. In 43% of the CSs, multiple households reportedly shared some or all rooms, with 23% of them lacking space dividers, such as screens or partitions.
Winterization: Approximately 28% of assessed CSs reported the absence of a backup power source, while 64% lacked an alternative heating source, with Chernihivska oblast being the most severely affected (92%), despite enduring harsh winter conditions. Nearly half (43%) of the CSs reported needing fuel for the current winter season.
Barrier-free access: half (48%) of the CSs were reported not to have disability-friendly infrastructure - elevators, external ramps, horizontal bars on doors, etc. In addition, only 27% of the surveyed managers confirmed the availability of disability-friendly bathing facilities and 26% confirmed the availability of disability-friendly toilets.
Bomb shelter arrangement: A notable 14% of the assessed CSs reported the absence of bomb shelters either within the facility or within 500 meters. In 6% of the CSs, the available bomb shelter capacity was reported as insufficient to accommodate all residents, rising in Kharkivska (28%) oblast. Furthermore, 64% of bomb shelters were deemed inaccessible to people with disability and reduced mobility.
Durable solutions: In 44% of the monitored CSs, up to 25% of working-age residents (18–59 years old) were reported to be employed.The reported reasons for unemployment were physical inability to work (51%), a lack of motivation to look for work (35%), and caring responsibilities (26%).
WASH-related infrastructure: Nearly half (47%) of CSs were reported to lack an adequate number of bathing facilities, and 41% of site managers stated that the number of toilets was insufficient for the site's capacity.
Furthermore, less than one-third of CS managers reported the availability of gender-separated bathing facilities (29%) and toilets (28%).
Resolution #930 compliance: on average, the surveyed CSs complied with 73% of the indicators related to minimum standards (see full list in Annex 1). Out of 16 CSs that foresee closure in the next three months, 3 have reported non-compliance with minimum standards as the main reason.