Experience exchange among IDP councils reflects joint work and mutual learning aimed at strengthening the protection and representation of the interests of internally displaced persons. From September to December 2025, a series of experience-sharing meetings took place within the Voices in Action (VIA) program, bringing together representatives of IDP councils from 18 regions of Ukraine.
The accumulated experience became the basis for developing practical tools, including the use of digital services, implementation of information campaigns, and establishment of transparent cooperation with local self-government bodies.
These approaches contribute to strengthening the role of IDP councils as partners of local authorities and support communities in implementing high-quality solutions for building an inclusive and comfortable environment.
The collected initiatives are summarized in the publication “Best Practices of IDP Councils”, which covers five areas:
- ensuring housing rights;
- integration of IDPs;
- material assistance;
- communication and information;
- organization of IDP council activities.
You can download the electronic version of the collection by using the download button at the top of this page.
This publication was made possible within the Voices in Action program, implemented by IREX in partnership with the Ukrainian charity foundation “Stabilization Support Services” and with the support of the U.S. Department of State. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Ukrainian charity foundation “Stabilization Support Services” and do not necessarily reflect the views of IREX or the U.S. Department of State.
This publication was prepared with the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ukraine. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the Charity Organization “Charity Foundation ‘Stabilization Support Services’” and in no way reflects the views of UNHCR.
