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Relief Coordination Centre representatives took part in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) conference
Representatives of local and international charity sectors discussed security issues in the region and algorithms of responses to destructions.


The Head of the Relief Coordination Centre, Yevhen Koliada introduced the attendees to the initiative from the local charity sector, called the «Rapid Response Group», and described in detail the results of its work in Kharkiv and Kharkiv oblast.


During the meeting, a number of issues and urgent needs of the local charity sector were discussed.


The Humanitarian Coordination Centre is constantly working to cover volunteers’ requests to highlight and advocate their activities.
09.02.2024

The Relief Coordination Centre has started and has been implementing the project “Rapid Response Group” since January 1, 2024
43 local charity and non-governmental organizations´ representatives became a part of the Project.
Launching the coordination platform between the civil society organizations in the emergency response area in the region caused by the armed aggression of the russian federation.
The “Rapid Response Group” is a regional level project and now it has been operated only on the territory of Kharkiv City. At the nearest time, it is planned to broaden the project in all the de-occupied Kharkiv hromadas.
At the moment, the charity sector representatives have created the internal structure using coordinating mechanisms by uniting according to the response emergency directions.
These mechanisms are:
• work to eliminate the consequences of shelling, such as conservation of buildings, their renovation or deconstruction;
• psychological and psychosociological assistance to the civil society;
• provide volunteers and public services representatives who are involved in eliminating the consequences of the emergencies caused by military actions.
We would like to highlight that all the response activities are done in strict coordination with the heads of the city and regional authorities, as well as with representatives of utilities and the State Emergency Service.
In the meantime, 8 facilities damaged by shelling have been conserved, about 1,500 windows have been sealed, and about 300 people have received psychosocial and first aid assistance.
This project proves that the joint activities of the volunteer community are necessary and they are fruitful.
03.01.2024

The Relief Coordination Centre organized a panel discussion on the topic of demining activities in Kharkiv Oblast.
The representatives of the Department of Civil Protection Kharkiv Regional State Administration, local entrepreneurs on demining issues and the group on demining activities regarding the United Nations Development Program led by the Project Manager Paul Heslop (Great Britain) were invited to the event. 
The proposals for the establishment of the Coordination Demining Centre in Kharkiv oblast were discussed during the meeting, also its conception and strategic perspective were being suggested. 
The local entrepreneurs introduced their best practices for goods and services which can accelerate the demining process in Kharkiv oblast.
The meeting highlighted the top priorities for coordination of demining efforts between governmental and non-governmental demining operators for the next year.
We appreciate everyone for their fruitful work!
12.12.2023

The first volunteer insurance project in Ukraine
The Relief Coordination Centre launches pioneering volunteer insurance program which is the first project of this scale in Ukraine. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, Kharkiv and its surrounding region have held a special status, bearing the brunt of numerous trials and harrowing incidents. But no matter what Kharkiv's volunteers have united into a formidable force, selflessly venturing into 'hot zones' to conduct evacuation missions and deliver humanitarian aid, often at the risk of their own lives. We conducted a study and found that 21% of the surveyed organizations came under fire, where volunteers received: - shrapnel wounds; - contusion; - some of these missions resulted in the tragic deaths of volunteers. Therefore, we understand that volunteer insurance is extremely important!
29.10.2023

Where can residents of the de-occupied territories who have just evacuated get help?
1. The volunteer center of the Central Railway Station has the opportunity to provide assistance under the Emergency Support Program for IDPs from the Kupyan district. If residents have recently been evacuated or left the Kupyan district on their own, they can request help by filling out the Google form at the link below or by calling +380635848563 (from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Within the framework of the mentioned Program, humanitarian aid with food, hygiene products, clothes, blankets, etc. is provided on a one-time basis. Please note that assistance will be provided only to those who have not previously received such assistance.
Everyone who lives outside of Kharkiv has the opportunity to receive humanitarian aid at the nearest branches of the Nova Poshta company.


2. Volunteers of "Kharkov Station" focus on supporting residents of the de-occupied territories of the Kharkiv region, who were evacuated by charitable organizations or independently up to 2 months ago. All details about the program can be obtained by calling the hotline 0800408400 (open from Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
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21.09.2023