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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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24 January 2022
Guidelines on Cash Transfers and Livelihoods – learning workshop in Guatemala City (Nov 2015)
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CaLP, Livelihoods CentreThis 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.
19 June 2021
Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Response 2019-2021
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Bahamas Red Cross, IFRCThis 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…
11 June 2019
Cash for Livelihoods in Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence
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ICRCThis case study report elaborates on the details, outcomes, successes, difficulties and recommendations from an ICRC/BRCS Cash for Livelihoods project since 2015.
1 January 2019
Evaluation of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Cash Preparedness Support – Executive Summary in English
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ICRC, IFRCExecutive summary of the report on the cash preparedness approaches implemented by the American Red Cross, British Red Cross, the Danish Red Cross and the IFRC from 2015-2017, with consideration…
12 September 2018
How the Red Cross uses cash assistance in emergencies
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British Red CrossNatural disasters and conflict can limit people’s individual freedom and their ability to make meaningful choices in times of crisis. This video gives an overview of the impact of cash assistance in an emergency with examples from Kenya and the British Virgin Islands.
1 August 2018
British Virgin Islands Joint Cash Platform: Case study for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
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British Red Cross, British Virgin Islands Red CrossThis case study highlights learning from the establishment of a Joint Cash Platform to deliver cash for emergency and recovery needs in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following hurricanes Irma…
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