The purpose of this study is to identify which factors help or hinder local integration, utilizing data on perceptions and living conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) displaced for more than three years and data collected from host community residents. The purpose here being to guide strategies and interventions to support both those displaced and those who host them move towards a new dynamic where all are equally woven into the local fabric at large. The findings highlight that interventions should be targeted toward reducing inequalities, building more inclusive social cohesion, and redressing past wrongs.