How can IDP Councils work effectively? What challenges do they face today? Is there a need to establish a coordination body for them? Answers to these and other questions can be found in the Report on the Results of Consultations with Members of IDP Councils conducted in August 2024.
Purpose of the Consultations
The discussion was part of the process of creating a non-governmental organization to coordinate IDP Councils (Congress of IDP Councils NGO). To ensure the high-quality preparation of this association’s charter and to consider the opinions of all stakeholders, the Charity Foundation “Stabilization Support Services” conducted consultations with representatives of IDP Councils, local self-government bodies, and non-governmental organizations from various regions. The results of these consultations are presented in this report.
The official announcement of the establishment of the Congress of IDP Councils NGO was made during the II All-Ukrainian Forum of IDP Councils, which took place on August 27–28, 2024, in Kyiv.
Why Is This Report Useful?
- It outlines the key goals and areas of work of IDP Councils.
- It identifies the main challenges faced by IDP Councils.
- It highlights the requests of IDP Council members regarding training, resource support, and communication with government authorities.
- It analyzes the prospects for creating a unified coordination body to strengthen the voice of IDP Councils and defines expectations for its work.
This report will be useful for everyone working with IDP Councils and seeking to enhance community capacity.
