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PULSE Insights: Strengthening Localisation in Ukraine #2
June 30, 2026
Daria Chekalova
PULSE Consortium Coordinator
As we enter the second year of the implementation, we are sharing the second edition of the PULSE Insights. In it, we are capturing stories shared by the Consortium partners. They are celebrating the fact that PULSE is more than just a sum of organisations working together. It is a unified localisation voice that strengthens communities as well as provides direct support.
In the first six months of the programme implementation, the PULSE Consortium reached almost 100,000 people. They received the most essential assistance, from cash and vouchers to psychosocial support. However, many more people remain in need. And we continue to work for them.
PULSE Talks
PULSE Concludes Its Educational Series on Localisation, Highlighting the Critical Role of Local Partnerships in Humanitarian Action
Over the spring, PULSE completed its educational series on localisation, bringing together key insights on why locally led approaches are essential in humanitarian work. The series highlighted practical lessons, common misconceptions, and the value of strong collaboration with local organisations.
- Why Should Local Organisations Join Forces?
- Myth about Localisation
- Aid Works Better When Decisions Are Made Close to Home
Updates
Six Months of PULSE
To mark the first six months of the National PULSE Consortium, partners, donors, and international organisations came together to reflect on achievements and discuss the future of localisation in Ukraine.
Updates
PULSE Partners Call for Better Protection of Evacuation Teams and Civilians
The drone strike claimed the lives of two civilians being evacuated and injured two other evacuees and the driver.
Updates
Expert opinion: Daria Chekalova on HNRP 2026
The article explores how localisation is evolving from a principle into a systemic approach. It highlights the growing role of national organisations, the importance of coordination, the contribution of consortia, and the increasing recognition of cash assistance as a core humanitarian response tool.
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Updates
PULSE Highlights Ukrainian Leadership at the Ukrainian Aid Leadership Conference
At the IV Annual Ukrainian Aid Leadership Conference, PULSE contributed to discussions on localisation, national leadership, and the evolving role of Ukrainian civil society organisations in the humanitarian sector.
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Updates
PULSE Grantees Forum Brings Together Local Organisations to Strengthen Humanitarian Response
Over three days, participants shared experiences, discussed sector-wide challenges, and explored ways to improve access to social, psychological, and legal assistance for vulnerable hromadas, particularly in frontline and hard-to-reach areas.
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Updates
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk, partners of the National PULSE Consortium presented their position on localising Ukraine’s recovery
They emphasised the need for stronger engagement of Ukrainian civil society organisations in recovery governance, financing, and implementation, highlighting that sustainable recovery depends on the meaningful participation of local communities and local actors.
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PULSE in Practice
When Restoring a Document Means Rebuilding a Life: Lidiia's Story
When Lydia’s passport became invalid, she was left without access to many essential services and administrative procedures. With legal support from Right to Protection, she successfully obtained a new ID card. This allowed her to regain access to healthcare, employment opportunities, social support, and other rights that depend on having valid identification documents
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PULSE in Practice
How Fairy Tales Helped a Boy Cope with the Loss of His Father, Who Died in the War
After losing his father in the war, 5-year-old Daniel struggled to understand and process grief. With the support of psychologists from Voices of Children, he gradually began to speak about loss through stories and metaphors, while his mother found the strength to talk honestly with her son about his father’s death.
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PULSE in Practice
How Inclusive and Child-Friendly Spaces Become Places of Strength for Children, Young People and Their Families
"Because our friends are here, people understand us, and we feel good here". These simple words best capture the importance of the inclusive and child-friendly spaces operating in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Odesa with the support of Caritas Ukraine through the PULSE Consortium. They provide children, young people and their families with a safe environment where they can learn, communicate, build friendships and feel supported.
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PULSE in Practice
Vira’s New Life after Evacuating from Donetska Oblast
After leaving home, Vira had to move several times before finally finding a place where she could begin rebuilding her life. With support from Helping to Leave, she received assistance with relocation, transportation, and housing in the Ternopil Oblast.
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PULSE in Practice
Proliska Humanitarian Mission launched free social transport
Thanks to this service, residents of remote communities can travel to other cities to access essential assistance and meet everyday needs.
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PULSE in Practice
Karine Ambartsumova’s Story
After surviving years of violence, Karine Ambartsumova founded NGO OSONNYA, which today helps advance work with perpetrators of violence in Ukraine. With support from NGO Girls through the PULSE Consortium, the organisation provides training and supervision for specialists working in frontline communities.
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PULSE in Practice
PULSE Helps Strengthen Inclusive Education Across Ukraine
More than 600 educators from across Ukraine have joined a free online course on the early identification of disabilities and inclusive interaction, organised by The League of the Strong. The programme helps participants strengthen their skills in creating inclusive learning environments and recognising the needs of children at an early stage.
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PULSE in Practice
Knowledge That Saves Lives
Mine risk remains one of the most pressing threats facing millions of people across Ukraine. To mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, The HALO Trust Ukraine prepared a webinar on how to communicate mine risks responsibly and without causing harm.
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Partners in Focus
10 Years of HALO Trust Ukraine
The HALO Trust Ukraine team has cleared more than 400 areas contaminated by explosive hazards. Behind each cleared area are people who can finally return home again — to live, work, and cultivate their land. Behind each cleared area is the tireless work of our team. For the past 10 years, HALO has been working in Ukraine to bring land back to life.
Learn MoreThis project was funded with UK aid from the UK Government within the National PULSE Consortium, coordinated by Right to Protection. UK Government support to this project in Ukraine is provided through the SHARP element of its Humanitarian Assistance, Recovery and Protection Programme.