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Americas

Learn more about the cash programmes and work within the Americas region, carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Search different resources including case studies, photos, articles and evaluations below.

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16 May 2023

What is the Cash Helpdesk?

One pager providing an overview of the Cash Helpdesk services

16 May 2023

Counting Cash for the Americas: 2022 data

Infographic detailing the results of the 2022 Counting Cash operation in the Americas region

Latest news and events

29 September 2023

Americas CoP Meeting: Financial Services Providers (PSF) and Best Financial Practices for CVA programs

The 2nd Americas Cash Community of Practice virtual meeting, focusing on Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and best financial…

29 September 2023

Americas CoP Meeting: Cash and Voucher Assistance, Cash Preparedness for Effective Response

The 3rd Americas Cash Community of Practice virtual meeting, focusing on the Self-Assessment Process for Preparedness in Monetary…

29 September 2023

Americas Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter: January – April

April to January 2023 CVA newsletter for the Americas region including current overview, highlights, upcoming events and recommended…

2 October 2023

Americas Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter: May – August

May to August 2023 CVA newsletter for the Americas region including current overview, highlights, upcoming events and recommended…

8 April 2025

Providing cash and voucher assistance in Brazil

Type:

Video

Organization:

American Red Cross

In late April 2024, the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul suffered from what authorities called the worst disaster in the state’s history. Heavy rains caused unprecedented flooding that…

  • cash
  • cash assistance
  • Emergencies
  • Video

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28 May 2024

Experience in Piloting the AccessRC Self-Registration Tool in Colombia

Type:

Report

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana

The Colombian Red Cross (CRC) in conjunction with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) developed a pilot project to validate the AccessRC self-registration application in…

  • AccessRC
  • Cash technology
  • data management

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26 February 2024

Otilia’s Story: CVA intervention of the Guatemala RC and ECHO PPP Programme

Type:

Video

Organization:

Cruz Roja Guatemalteca, IFRC

In Guatemala, the Red Cross has been providing vital assistance to its community members through cash distributions. This short video tells the story of Otilia, who was able to meet…

  • Americas Community of Practice
  • Cash Preparedness

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26 February 2024

Aliria’s Story: CVA intervention of the Guatemala RC and ECHO PPP Programme

Type:

Video

Organization:

Cruz Roja Guatemalteca, IFRC

In Guatemala, the Red Cross has been providing vital assistance to its community members through cash distributions. This short video tells the story of Aliria, who was able to meet…

  • Americas Community of Practice
  • Cash Preparedness

Watch here

14 February 2024

AccessRC Pilot programme for Cash and Voucher Assistance in Colombia

Type:

Video

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana, IFRC

This video produced by Colombia Red Cross demonstrates the capabilities of the AccessRC app, which was piloted in Cundinamarca, Soacha. In the use of this app, individuals were able to…

  • AccessRC
  • Emergencies
  • Cash technology

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2 October 2023

Americas Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter: May – August

Type:

Newsletter

Organization:

IFRC

May to August 2023 CVA newsletter for the Americas region including current overview, highlights, upcoming events and recommended training.

  • Americas Community of Practice

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In partnership with:

British Red Cross