It is with great pride that I present to you our 2022 Year in Review, a year that has been one of the most productive in our short history. Over the past 12 months, we have made significant strides in our efforts to contribute a distinctive, field-led, perspective to policy and advocacy processes which can sometimes be removed from the realities on the ground and the concerns of those living with, and in, displacement.

With the collective support of our three member agencies – global leaders in innovative policy and programming – despite major operational constraints, we have been able to lead and contribute to discourse for improved outcomes for displacement affected communities in the region.

Throughout 2022, the context for displaced persons within and from Afghanistan remained challenging, with limited access to durable solutions in countries of origin, transit or host. In Afghanistan, the humanitarian environment continued to deteriorate, with greater numbers of Afghans – including women and girls – facing even greater precarity. In Myanmar, ongoing conflict resulted in steady movements to Thailand, India and elsewhere in the region. In both contexts, the need for coordinated, timely, predictable and collective approaches is clear, and has remained front and centre in our approach.

One of our major achievements in 2022 was the development and formalisation of our 2023-2025 Strategy. Over the course of six months, and through a series of consultations with members and partners, ADSP was able to successfully identify, articulate and commit to our trajectory for the next three years. This has provided ADSP and our members with a clearer sense of purpose, and direction around our work, as well as to strengthen our ability to be more impactful and targeted.

Furthermore, we also made significant progress in our advocacy and policy efforts, working closely with key stakeholders to drive positive change at the local, national, and international levels. Our advocacy efforts led to new avenues of engagement with the Support Platform for the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR), as well as forge clearer regional messages and thinking as it pertains to Rohingya displacement.

In addition, we have also increased our partnerships with like-minded organisations, creating synergies and leveraging resources to amplify our impact. To this end, we’d like to extend a big thank you to the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN), the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS), the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) amongst others.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the unwavering support of our generous donors and partners. We are grateful for your generosity and partnership, and we pledge to continue our work and resources for even greater impact in the coming years. As we look ahead to the future, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. We remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and our vision as outlined in our 2023-2025 ADSP Strategy, and we are dedicated to expanding our reach, advocating for positive change, and furthering the prospects for durable solutions for persons displaced from Afghanistan and Myanmar. With your continued support, we are confident that we can achieve even greater heights in the years to come.

In conclusion, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you who have contributed to our success. Your support has made a tangible difference to our work, and we are proud to share our achievements with you through this Year in Review. I invite you to explore the report further to learn more about our accomplishments in 2022. Thank you once again for your continued support, and we look forward to your continued partnership as we strive to create the conditions for durable solutions for the region’s displaced populations.

Sincerely,

Evan Jones, Manager

Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP)

The ADSP Year in Review can be viewed here.