Impact

CREATING LASTING CHANGE FOR CIVILIANS

Behind every statistic of armed conflict is a human story—a mother shielding her children, a community leader negotiating local safety, a neighbor rebuilding amidst the ruins.

From communities navigating bombardment in Ukraine to families enduring protracted crises in Yemen and beyond, CIVIC works alongside civilians, governments, and armed actors to reduce civilian harm and strengthen protection where it is needed most.

By equipping conflict-affected communities to advocate for their own safety and engaging with armed actors to better protect civilians, CIVIC helps create safer environments and drive lasting change for people affected by conflict.

SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE FIELD

April – May 2026 

UkraineCommunities Begin Leading Protection Efforts in Synivka  

Building on CIVIC’s earlier community-based protection engagement in the community, residents of Synivka have begun taking greater ownership of civilian protection efforts, independently organizing activities to address risks and strengthen preparedness within their community. 

Drawing on the knowledge and practical approaches established through CIVIC’s support in previous months, community members organized and carried out mine-safety awareness and medical-preparedness activities.  

The community’s decision to initiate these activities independently represents an important step towards greater local ownership. Rather than waiting for external actors to respond to emerging protection risks, residents applied the knowledge and tools they had gained to identify practical needs and organize activities that could help protect community members.