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Mutual aid in complex legal environments (Ukraine) - Case study

How can humanitarian actors support unregistered, spontaneous local response in a complex legal system?

This case study from Ukraine explores how Christian Aid and partners navigated administrative and legal barriers to fund over 500 community-led initiatives—while staying true to the principles of locally led response. It offers practical insights on risk-sharing, flexibility, and adapting compliance to centre mutual aid in crisis settings.

How to support locally-led humanitarian response: lessons from Ukraine

Explore why mutual aid, local leadership and flexible funding are key to the future of humanitarian action.