This practical guide is dedicated to the rollout and implementation of the LINK humanitarian coordination mechanism—an instrument that enables communities to manage humanitarian needs based on the principles of localization, transparency, and partnership. The publication is grounded in the real field experience of the Legal Development Network and the LINK team in de-occupied communities of the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions during 2023–2025.
The guide combines step-by-step algorithms, descriptions of key tools, management decisions, and real-life case studies from communities, demonstrating how to make humanitarian response targeted, coordinated, and accountable. The material will be useful for local self-government authorities, civil society organizations, humanitarian partners, and anyone seeking to implement effective local solutions in crisis settings.
