Lessons Learned Report - Emergency Appeal for Ukraine and Impacted Countries: Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia (May 2026)

Countries: the Republic of North Macedonia, Ukraine Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia Please refer to the attached file. Context In February 2022, an international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine started, triggering widespread displacement, extensive damage to critical infrastructure, significant loss of life and profound human suffering. The escalation led to widespread humanitarian challenges, with urgent needs emerging across multiple sectors. The Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia (RCRNM), acting in its auxiliary role to public authorities, led and coordinated the humanitarian response for displaced people from Ukraine residing in North Macedonia. Building on its extensive experience since 2015 in supporting migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, RCRNM remained the primary provider of sustained humanitarian assistance to displaced people from Ukraine in the country. Under the the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Emergency Appeal for Ukraine and Impacted Countries, the RCRNM delivered a comprehensive multi-sectoral humanitarian response for displaced people from Ukraine. The response prioritized immediate needs, health and psychosocial support (PSS), protection, gender and inclusion (PGI), community engagement and accountability (CEA) and the strengthening of National Society’s capacities. RCRNM provided displaced people from Ukraine with in-kind and cash and voucher assistance (CVA), access to food, hygiene items, clothing and essential household needs. Multipurpose cash support and financial assistance to host families helped ensure safe and dignified living conditions while supporting community-based hosting arrangements. Health and ca...

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