Monitoring needs and building community relations

Transcending traditional needs assessments, Upinion assesses the needs and preferences of its communities on a longitudinal basis, allowing it to understand the impact of contextual changes such as shifts in the political, economic, or aid climate, and policy shifts. Moreover, the participatory approach enables communities to put the topics they deem the most relevant on the agenda of local decision makers, and to receive information exactly on those issues that concern them most.

  • Monitoring Lebanon’s displaced population: Main challenges and reasons for moving

    Monitoring Lebanon’s displaced population: Main challenges and reasons for moving

    Upinion has been in touch with crisis-affected communities in Lebanon for many years. This brief offers an in-depth look at the current displacement situation in Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing instability and multiple displacements many families are experiencing, as well as the growing challenges they face in meeting basic needs and accessing services. With over 187,000…

  • Staying informed in times of conflict: people in Lebanon share their priority needs

    Staying informed in times of conflict: people in Lebanon share their priority needs

    This brief presents the latest insights Upinion gathered from its communities affected by the Israeli attacks in Lebanon causing unprecedented civilian deaths, and leading to mass displacement and nationwide insecurity. Between the 3rd of October and now, Upinion conducted two discussions aimed at monitoring displacement status, including movements at the Syria-Lebanon border, as well as…

  • Escalation of obstacles and hardships: Insights from Syrian refugees in Türkiye

    Escalation of obstacles and hardships: Insights from Syrian refugees in Türkiye

    In partnership with 11.11.11 and the Refugee Council of Türkiye (TMK), Upinion presents its latest joint report gathering insights from Syrian refugees in Türkiye on the escalation of their obstacles and hardships.  Between July and September 2024, Upinion conducted three discussions focused on the current challenges and future hopes of Syrian refugees in Türkiye. As…

  • Syrian Refugees’ perspectives on current developments around a EU-Lebanon migration “deal”

    Syrian Refugees’ perspectives on current developments around a EU-Lebanon migration “deal”

    Through a recent online conversation with 331 Syrian refugees in Lebanon, conducted via Upinion’s digital platform, we uncover their fears, safety concerns, and migration plans amidst this problematic deal. Their insights call for a reassessment of the recent plans for the EU-Lebanon migration deal, urging the EU and its member states to prioritise human rights…

  • Ukrainian refugees’ realities in Moldova and Poland two years on

    Ukrainian refugees’ realities in Moldova and Poland two years on

    At the start of this year, Upinion and the Norwegian Refugee Council engaged with refugees in Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland, marking two years since the war began. While we’ve previously shared perspectives from communities within Ukraine, we now present in-depth insights into the hardships of more than 1,100 refugees from Ukraine currently residing in Moldova…

  • A Conversation with and about Syrian refugees: Real-time engagement 22.02.2024

    A Conversation with and about Syrian refugees: Real-time engagement 22.02.2024

    “I hope everyone understands that Syrians only left their country in search of safety and do not wish to burden anyone. We have capabilities and should be treated with humanity and equality.” – Syrian female in Türkiye This sentiment was shared by one of Upinion’s community members who actively engaged during our recent event, ‘A…

  • Destruction and Displacement in Ukraine: The Cost to Civilians Two Years On

    Destruction and Displacement in Ukraine: The Cost to Civilians Two Years On

    February 24 marks two years since the major escalation of war in Ukraine. The impact of the war has been devastating, with over 10,200 civilians confirmed killed and more than 19,300 injured, with under-reporting, it is likely the actual numbers of those killed and injured is significantly higher. Nearly four million people, including roughly one…

  • Media Spotlight: Upinion’s report on Syrian refugees in Türkiye featured by Gazet van Antwerpen and Het Nieuwsblad

    Media Spotlight: Upinion’s report on Syrian refugees in Türkiye featured by Gazet van Antwerpen and Het Nieuwsblad

    One year after the earthquake in Türkiye, Upinion and its partner 11.11.11, the Belgian umbrella organisation of International Solidarity, show in a new report that the situation of Syrian refugees in Türkiye is alarming and requires immediate attention by the international community. It is rewarding to see the dialogue around Upinion’s research gaining traction in the…

  • One Year After the Earthquakes: the Situation of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye

    One Year After the Earthquakes: the Situation of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye

    This policy brief by 11.11.11 and Upinion presents the results of two online conversations conducted with Syrian refugees in Türkiye, in October 2023 and January 2024. It aims to highlights key concerns and needs that Syrians in Türkiye are dealing with, one year after the devastating earthquakes that struck Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria on…

  • Engaging with Communities Affected by Crisis: 10 Do’s and Don’ts Based on Upinion’s Experiences

    During times of crises, communities affected by challenges require support and engagement to facilitate their recovery. Meaningful engagement with these communities is crucial for understanding their needs, building trust, and delivering effective assistance. We at Upinion, a social enterprise that has developed a digital engagement platform, have amassed valuable experience in this field. In this blog…