How can settlement-based assessments support the humanitarian response in Yemen? What we learned from our pilot in two communities

REACH Moldova conducted an area-based assessment (ABA) in Anenii Noi in May-June 2023 to identify the primary needs of different demographics in the selected communities, assess the availability and accessibility of essential services, such as healthcare or education, and evaluate social cohesion among refugees and hosts. The assessment found that both refugees and the host […]

Agriculture plays a vital role in Moldova’s economy, making it highly susceptible to the impacts of drought and climate change. The country has grappled with severe drought conditions since 2021, posing significant threats to its agricultural productivity. The Anenii Noi region, renowned for its fertile chernozem soils, is particularly vulnerable. These nutrient-rich soils are crucial […]

Contextualising research to drive local and sustainable change with Area-based assessments (ABA) Ciénaga, Magdalena, has long been affected by multiple crises. It has been deeply affected by armed conflict and the presence of criminal groups. Internally displaced people (IDPs) have been arriving in Ciénaga since April 2022, and more than 7,800 Venezuelans reside in the […]

The Global Refugee Forum is taking place this week, and IMPACT will be present for these discussions. Held every four years, this event is the largest international gathering on refugees globally, and is intended to support the practical implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).   Ahead of the Forum, IMPACT contributed two pledges related […]

Access all the ongoing research and activities that IMPACT and REACH are launching in order to help the humanitarian community respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in crisis-affected countries. Regular updates, key findings and contact information.

Living conditions of displaced families in hosting sites is a key priority for the Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster team, led by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and its partners, including REACH. In order to do so, the Cluster has been working extensively to provide mapping on the state of services and gaps across sites hosting IDPs to allow for a targeted response based on the needs and vulnerabilities of IDP communities as reported by them directly.

Following months of intense conflict, Ar-Raqqa city was completely evacuated of civilians in late October 2017. Despite widespread damage, high levels of unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination and a lack of basic services, residents began returning to their homes in large numbers immediately after the cessation of conflict. Humanitarian actors and local authorities have begun relief […]

Large numbers of the residents of Ar-Raqqa have returned to their homes since the cessation of conflict in October 2017. Despite initial efforts in reconstruction, damage remains widespread and basic services limited. Moreover, the presence of explosive hazards and the complex security environment continue to pose risks for residents as well as humanitarian and recovery […]