New development: The ‘secret’ of Ukrainian NGOs’ performance in disaster response

IMPACTThis article offers insights for international donors, public authorities, humanitarian agencies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating under conditions of protracted crises. It demonstrates that NGO performance relies on the capacity to operate across dual time horizons, integrating immediate response with recovery and long-term resilience-building. For practitioners in humanitarian financing, disaster response, and co-ordination, the findings highlight the necessity of resources and adaptive mechanisms to maintain societal resilience over extended crisis periods.