Basic needs
2022
English
Needs Assessment: Ukrainians 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.
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Needs assessment report
English
Research team and contributors
External authors
OPORA research team
Prepared for
Dutch Red Cross
Summary
This report provides an overview of the needs and living conditions of displaced people from Ukraine in the Netherlands, informing evidence-based responses and policy solutions.
Key messages
01
Housing, stability and access to reliable information were recurring needs for displaced people.
02
Access to healthcare and employment is affected by language barriers, local variation and uncertainty about rights.
03
Basic needs such as food, hygiene and safety remain interconnected with longer-term integration challenges.
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Targeted local support should be informed by regular, community-based needs assessments.
Why this matters
Rapid evidence on needs helps municipalities and civil-society organisations prioritise resources and reduce gaps in access to support.
Methodology summary
Rapid quantitative survey conducted from 23 November to 19 December 2022 with 565 respondents and 54 questions, distributed through community and Telegram channels.
Data scope
Netherlands · 565 respondents · survey conducted November–December 2022
About this publication
Strategic area
Social inclusion
Primary topic
Basic needs
Primary country
Netherlands
Geographic focus
Netherlands
Publication year
Document type
Needs assessment
Language
EN
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topics
Basic needs
Housing barriers
Healthcare access
Safety
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