Final Report on Ukraine and Impacted Countries Emergency Appeal – March 2026 ¤

Emergency aid delivered to neighboring countries amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis has played a critical role in stabilizing vulnerable populations. In North Macedonia, communities that received direct assistance reported notable improvements in access to healthcare services, food security, and temporary shelter. Local health clinics saw a 35% increase in capacity to serve displaced persons, while food distribution networks efficiently reached over 20,000 individuals within the first six months of the appeal’s implementation. These rapid interventions helped mitigate the immediate risks of malnutrition and prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases despite resource constraints.

However, challenges remain in sustaining these gains, especially as the prolonged emergency places pressure on social infrastructure. Key findings indicate that:

• Employment opportunities for displaced persons remain scarce, limiting self-reliance and economic recovery.
• Psychosocial support services need…