Working Groups
A shared space for Ukrainian civil society organisations to strengthen locally led humanitarian response, influence policy, build knowledge, advance sustainable financing and promote duty of care for humanitarian personnel.
Working Groups
A practical platform for coordination, expertise and joint action
The Working Groups of the Alliance of Ukrainian Civil Society Organisations are thematic spaces where member organisations coordinate efforts, bring together expertise, develop common positions, prepare recommendations and create practical solutions that strengthen the role of Ukrainian CSOs in humanitarian response and recovery.
Working Groups of the Alliance
Each Working Group focuses on a specific area of humanitarian transformation while contributing to the shared goal of strengthening locally led response and recovery in Ukraine.
Humanitarian Advocacy, Policy Influence and Partnership
Shapes and promotes a coordinated position of Ukrainian CSOs in humanitarian response, recovery and localisation, strengthening their influence on policies, coordination mechanisms and strategic partnerships.
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Knowledge Sharing and Leadership
Strengthens expert leadership and the capacity of national humanitarian actors through a sustainable ecosystem of learning, research, analysis and advocacy.
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Financing
Promotes locally led, innovative and sustainable financing models that expand direct access of Ukrainian CSOs to resources and strengthen their role in funding decisions.
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Duty of Care
Supports the implementation of standards for safety, wellbeing and institutional support of humanitarian personnel and volunteers through policies, practices and shared tools.
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The Working Groups combine participation of Alliance members, coordination by group leadership, Secretariat support and flexible task forces for concrete products.
Participation
Alliance member organisations may join relevant groups according to their mandate, expertise and interest.
Chair / Co-chair
Coordinate the thematic work of the group and liaise with the Secretariat.
Secretariat
Provides organisational and technical support, communication, minutes, calendar and archives.
Meetings
Held monthly or more often when required by priorities, deadlines or joint products.
Decisions
Made by Working Group members based on the principle of one organisation — one vote.
External partners
May contribute to discussions and provide expertise, but do not have voting rights.
Task Force
Temporary subgroups may prepare position papers, recommendations, analytics, guides or other materials.
A shared library for Working Group materials
This section will provide access to public documents, regulations, work plans, selected minutes, analytics, policy briefs, presentations, guides and checklists.
Working Groups Regulation
Rules of participation, roles, decision-making and coordination.
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Analytical products, recommendations, checklists and practical tools.
Add link →How to engage in the work of a Working Group
Alliance member organisations and external Ukrainian civil society or charitable organisations may engage in the Working Groups when their work is relevant to the thematic focus of a specific group.
For Alliance members
Member organisations of the Alliance may join relevant Working Groups according to their interest, expertise and confirmation of participation through the Secretariat.
Contact the SecretariatFor external Ukrainian CSOs
External Ukrainian civil society or charitable organisations may apply to participate in a specific Working Group if their work is relevant to the group’s thematic focus.
Submit an applicationHave a question about the Working Groups?
Contact the Secretariat of the Alliance UA CSO — we will help you navigate participation formats, documents, events and next steps.