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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.

Hurricane Response Resources

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…

16 May 2023

Counting Cash for the Americas: 2022 data

Type:

Infographic

Organization:

IFRC

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

  • Cash Preparedness

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14 November 2022

Potential effects of high inflation in the Americas region

Type:

Learning

Organization:

IFRC

This report examines the effects of inflation in the Americas region, including the programmatic risks identified and offers technical recommendations

  • Markets

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3 March 2022

CVA in Migration Context – Voices of Migrants in Colombia

Type:

Learning

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana, IFRC

The National Society of the Colombian Red Cross (SNCRC) sought to discover and analyse the perception of migrants in Colombia regarding CVA, listening to their voices and identifying their preferences concerning different delivery mechanisms, as well as their perspectives on the opportunities and risks presented by digital identities in humanitarian action.

  • Migration

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24 January 2022

Guidelines on Cash Transfers and Livelihoods – learning workshop in Guatemala City (Nov 2015)

Type:

Learning

Organization:

CaLP, Livelihoods Centre

This documents shares lessons learned on the context in Central America, makes references to practical examples, and highlights details of cash transfer programmes for livelihoods. It also refers to various key documents on cash transfers and livelihoods.

  • Livelihoods

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23 January 2022

Using cash assistance to support migrants in Colombia

Type:

Video

Organization:

Colombian Red Cross, IFRC

Find out more about the national strategy of the Colombian Red Cross to support to migrants with cash and voucher assistance.

  • Migration
  • Video

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19 June 2021

Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Response 2019-2021

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Bahamas Red Cross, IFRC

This case study highlights the use of multi-purpose cash (MPC), rental assistance and shelter repairs (using cash and voucher assistance) to address shelter needs caused by Hurricane Dorian that made…

  • Rental Assistance
  • Shelter

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In partnership with:

British Red Cross