Research
We conduct applied research on the experiences, needs and barriers faced by people in vulnerable situations.
Our findings help public institutions, private companies, civil society organisations and communities design more inclusive and responsive systems.
Our research areas
OPORA’s research connects to four core areas where people often face barriers in accessing the systems and services they rely on.
01
Access to health
Mental health, healthcare access, regional support, and well-being.
02
Access to justice
Legal needs, protection, rights, and access to information.
03
Democratic engagement
Civil society, participation, advocacy, and action research.
04
Social inclusion
Housing, education, labour market access, integration, and return migration.
Research
We conduct applied research on the experiences, needs and barriers faced by people in vulnerable situations.
Our findings help public institutions, private companies, civil society organisations and communities design more inclusive and responsive systems.
Our research areas
OPORA’s research connects to four core areas where people often face barriers in accessing the systems and services they rely on.
01
Access to health
Mental health, healthcare access, regional support, and well-being.
02
Access to justice
Legal needs, protection, rights, and access to information.
03
Democratic engagement
Civil society, participation, advocacy, and action research.
04
Social inclusion
Housing, education, labour market access, integration, and return migration.
Research library
Browse reports, needs assessments, policy briefs and fact sheets.
Use the filters to find research by language, publication type and year.
May 2026
Mental health
EN
NL
The Regionalization of Mental Health Support for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Research on access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced Ukrainians across Drenthe, Southeast Brabant, and Amsterdam-Amstelland.
May 2026
Mental health
EN
NL
The Regionalization of Mental Health Support for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Research on access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced Ukrainians across Drenthe, Southeast Brabant, and Amsterdam-Amstelland.
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May 2026
Mental health
EN
NL
The Regionalization of Mental Health Support for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Research on access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced Ukrainians across Drenthe, Southeast Brabant, and Amsterdam-Amstelland.
Mar 2026
Return migration
EN
Research Report. Navigating Return: Understanding the Challenges and Well-Being of Ukrainians Coming Home Amid Conflict
This report presents findings from Navigating Return, a 14-month mixed-methods study of Ukrainians who lived under the EU Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) and returned to Ukraine during active conflict.
Feb 2026
Policy & governance
EN
From Emergency Solidarity to Sustainable Inclusion: The Implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive in Poland and Italy
A comparative policy report on how the EU Temporary Protection Directive has been implemented for displaced people from Ukraine in Poland and Italy.
Aug 2022
Education
EN
State of Education for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands and Policy Outlook
Research on the educational experiences of displaced Ukrainian children in the Netherlands, including access to schooling, language learning, well-being, and parent participation.
May 2022
Emergency response
EN
Situational Report: Displaced People from Ukraine in the Netherlands
An early situational report on the needs, rights, housing, education, employment and support gaps affecting displaced people from Ukraine in the Netherlands.
Jul 2023
Housing
EN
Displaced People from Ukraine Residing in Private Housing in Amsterdam
Research on the living conditions, housing pathways and support needs of displaced people from Ukraine residing in private housing in Amsterdam.
Jan 2024
Labour market
NL
How Are Ukrainian Refugees Doing on the Labour Market? Experiences and Lessons
Research on labour market participation, job quality, language barriers and the support needs of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands.
Feb 2026
Integration
EN
From Emergency Solidarity to Sustainable Inclusion: Displaced Persons from Ukraine in Italy and Poland
A needs assessment of displaced people from Ukraine in Piedmont, Italy and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
Dec 2025
Return migration
EN
Navigating Return: Presenting Research Results
A conference presentation summarising early findings from the Navigating Return research project on Ukrainians returning home amid conflict.
Dec 2022
Basic needs
EN
Needs Assessment: Displaced People from Ukraine Living in the Netherlands
A rapid assessment of the needs, living conditions, safety concerns and access barriers experienced by displaced people from Ukraine living in the Netherlands.
Feb 2023
Education
EN
Resilience and Ingenuity: Young Ukrainians’ Experiences of Emergency Education
Qualitative research on how young Ukrainians, families and educators experienced emergency, hybrid and digital education during the war.
Dec 2023
Housing
EN
Accommodation for Displaced People from Ukraine in the Netherlands: Challenges, Barriers, and Solutions
Research on municipal reception, private housing and the wider accommodation barriers faced by displaced people from Ukraine in the Netherlands.
Jun 2023
Housing
NL
Private Reception of Ukrainian Displaced Persons in Rotterdam
Research on the experiences of host households and Ukrainian guests living in private accommodation in Rotterdam.
How our research is used
OPORA uses research to turn community evidence into practical decisions, programs, partnerships, and recommendations.
Policy recommendations
Research findings are translated into recommendations for policymakers, municipalities, and institutions.
Program design
Evidence helps shape OPORA’s programs, services, and support models around real needs.
Local decision-making
Findings help local authorities and organizations understand barriers in housing, employment, healthcare, education, and integration.
Partnerships and advocacy
Research supports collaboration with NGOs, public institutions, academic partners, and international organizations.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Need research input for your organization?
Contact OPORA’s research team to discuss collaboration, evidence-based programming, policy recommendations, or research partnerships.
Research
We conduct applied research on the experiences, needs and barriers faced by people in vulnerable situations.
Our findings help public institutions, private companies, civil society organisations and communities design more inclusive and responsive systems.
Our research areas
OPORA’s research connects to four core areas where people often face barriers in accessing the systems and services they rely on.
01
Access to health
Mental health, healthcare access, regional support, and well-being.
02
Access to justice
Legal needs, protection, rights, and access to information.
03
Democratic engagement
Civil society, participation, advocacy, and action research.
04
Social inclusion
Housing, education, labour market access, integration, and return migration.
Research library
Browse reports, needs assessments, policy briefs and fact sheets.
Use the filters to find research by language, publication type and year.
May 2026
Mental health
EN
NL
The Regionalization of Mental Health Support for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Research on access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced Ukrainians across Drenthe, Southeast Brabant, and Amsterdam-Amstelland.
All publications
Filter publications
Main filters
Additional filters
Clear filters
May 2026
Mental health
EN
NL
The Regionalization of Mental Health Support for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Research on access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced Ukrainians across Drenthe, Southeast Brabant, and Amsterdam-Amstelland.
Mar 2026
Return migration
EN
Research Report. Navigating Return: Understanding the Challenges and Well-Being of Ukrainians Coming Home Amid Conflict
This report presents findings from Navigating Return, a 14-month mixed-methods study of Ukrainians who lived under the EU Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) and returned to Ukraine during active conflict.
Feb 2026
Policy & governance
EN
From Emergency Solidarity to Sustainable Inclusion: The Implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive in Poland and Italy
A comparative policy report on how the EU Temporary Protection Directive has been implemented for displaced people from Ukraine in Poland and Italy.
Aug 2022
Education
EN
State of Education for Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands and Policy Outlook
Research on the educational experiences of displaced Ukrainian children in the Netherlands, including access to schooling, language learning, well-being, and parent participation.
May 2022
Emergency response
EN
Situational Report: Displaced People from Ukraine in the Netherlands
An early situational report on the needs, rights, housing, education, employment and support gaps affecting displaced people from Ukraine in the Netherlands.
Jul 2023
Housing
EN
Displaced People from Ukraine Residing in Private Housing in Amsterdam
Research on the living conditions, housing pathways and support needs of displaced people from Ukraine residing in private housing in Amsterdam.
Jan 2024
Labour market
NL
How Are Ukrainian Refugees Doing on the Labour Market? Experiences and Lessons
Research on labour market participation, job quality, language barriers and the support needs of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands.
Feb 2026
Integration
EN
From Emergency Solidarity to Sustainable Inclusion: Displaced Persons from Ukraine in Italy and Poland
A needs assessment of displaced people from Ukraine in Piedmont, Italy and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
Dec 2025
Return migration
EN
Navigating Return: Presenting Research Results
A conference presentation summarising early findings from the Navigating Return research project on Ukrainians returning home amid conflict.
Dec 2022
Basic needs
EN
Needs Assessment: Displaced People from Ukraine Living in the Netherlands
A rapid assessment of the needs, living conditions, safety concerns and access barriers experienced by displaced people from Ukraine living in the Netherlands.
Feb 2023
Education
EN
Resilience and Ingenuity: Young Ukrainians’ Experiences of Emergency Education
Qualitative research on how young Ukrainians, families and educators experienced emergency, hybrid and digital education during the war.
Dec 2023
Housing
EN
Accommodation for Displaced People from Ukraine in the Netherlands: Challenges, Barriers, and Solutions
Research on municipal reception, private housing and the wider accommodation barriers faced by displaced people from Ukraine in the Netherlands.
Jun 2023
Housing
NL
Private Reception of Ukrainian Displaced Persons in Rotterdam
Research on the experiences of host households and Ukrainian guests living in private accommodation in Rotterdam.
How our research is used
OPORA uses research to turn community evidence into practical decisions, programs, partnerships, and recommendations.
Policy recommendations
Research findings are translated into recommendations for policymakers, municipalities, and institutions.
Program design
Evidence helps shape OPORA’s programs, services, and support models around real needs.
Local decision-making
Findings help local authorities and organizations understand barriers in housing, employment, healthcare, education, and integration.
Partnerships and advocacy
Research supports collaboration with NGOs, public institutions, academic partners, and international organizations.
Our Partners
Need research input for your organization?
Contact OPORA’s research team to discuss collaboration, evidence-based programming, policy recommendations, or research partnerships.