The Klon/Jawor Association Research Team, in cooperation with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, recently presented a report analyzing the activities of local organizations supporting refugees in Poland. This document is a comprehensive analysis of the current situation, challenges and recommendations for the social sector and public administration in the context of migration from Ukraine. The Mapuj Pomoc portal was one of the key sources of data for quantitative research.
Challenges in times of crisis: new realities for the Polish social sector
The crisis related to the migration of people from Ukraine has brought new challenges to the Polish social sector. According to data from the Central Statistical Office, in 2022 approximately 17 thousand associations and foundations took action on behalf of people in need of help in connection with the war waged on the territory of Ukraine, which means that every fourth Polish organization is involved in helping refugees.
Two years later, there are still around 1 million refugees from Ukraine in our country. Organizations are facing new challenges and needs in the new reality. The report: When work in crisis becomes everyday life analyzes these changes and indicates the need to adapt the strategy of action.
Key findings and recommendations: the path to effective support
Based on data collected from organizations working for refugees in Poland, the Klon/Jawor Research and Humanitarian Leadership Academy report presents key conclusions regarding the structure, financing and challenges of NGOs. The recommendations included in the report aim to increase the effectiveness of activities and improve working conditions for social organizations supporting refugees.
In the report you will find:
- Description of the current situation of organizations supporting refugees in Poland;
- Information on current NGO activities for refugees;
- Analysis of the resources, needs, plans and challenges of these NGOs, including financing challenges;
- A detailed description of the problem of burnout in organizational teams;
- Comparison of the situation of NGOs before and after the outbreak of a full-scale war in Ukraine and comparison to the entire NGO sector.
Read the full report
The full report, containing detailed data analyses and comprehensive recommendations for the social sector and public administration, is available online at fakty.ngo.pl. It is an essential source of information for anyone interested in the situation of organizations supporting refugees in Poland and for those seeking to better understand and support the local social sector.
