Asia-Pacific
Learn more about the cash programmes and work within the Asia-Pacific region, carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Search our case studies, photos, articles and evaluations below.
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06 Apr 2018
Bangladesh: Transforming lives and livelihoods
Type: Article
Organisation: ICRC
"Times were tough when I couldn't find work." But all that changed after Mr Majid received a cash grant as part of a programme to help people living in south-eastern Bangladesh become self-sufficient.
10 Jan 2017
Philippines: Conflict-affected families rebuild their communities through cash-for-work
Type: Photo gallery
Organisation: ICRC
In Masbate, Philippines, workers take part in a cash for work program to construct a river wall to prevent flash floods and erosion from damaging houses.
01 Jan 2017
Unlocking the Potential of Digital Cash Transfers: American Red Cross and Mastercard Pilot
Type: Case study
Organisation: American Red Cross and Mastercard
A pilot study of Mastercard's Send technology in the distribution of unconditional cash assistance for basic needs through mobile money in Indonesia.
27 Sep 2016
Myanmar: Cash grant programme leads to new and restored livelihoods
Type: Article
Organisation: ICRC
Daw Jhone Zay used her business skills to set up a shop in the IDP camp in Shan State, Myanmar where she lives. ICRC's cash grant helped her build her business, diversifying her inventory and maintaining sufficient stock levels to meet demand.
14 Jun 2016
Sri Lanka: People affected by the past conflict regain economic stability
Type: Article
Organisation: ICRC
Kavitha is a widow who lost her husband to the conflict. She opened a small grocery store with her cash grant from ICRC, and is now able to cover her daily household expenses and save for her children’s future.
01 Jan 2016
Exploring mobile money transfer through private partnerships in Bangladesh, CTP case study
Type: Case study
Organisation: IFRC
Case study on using mobile money for unconditional cash transfers in response to Cyclone Komen in Bangladesh, with a focus on opportunities and challenges in partnering with the private sector.
15 Jul 2014
Sri Lanka: Helping vulnerable people to rebuild their lives
Type: Article
Organisation: ICRC
In the north and east of Sri Lanka, households headed by women and persons who were disabled due to the conflict are among the vulnerable, and the ICRC gives cash grants enabling them to start income-generating activities.
13 Jan 2014
Philippines: Financial aid helps displaced families cope in Zamboanga
Type: Article
Organisation: ICRC
Cash assistance is an integral part of the much-needed support given by the ICRC and the Philippine Red Cross to the displaced population that is yet to recover from the destruction of their livelihood and property.
01 Jan 2014
Pakistan Red Crescent Society. Flash flood recovery programme 2010-2013
Type: Case study
Organisation: IFRC
Fact sheet on a conditional cash assistance programme for livelihoods recovery using cash collection at post offices in response to flash floods in Pakistan.
01 Jan 2014
Philippine Red Cross Cash transfer preparedness pilot
Type: Case study
Organisation: Philippine Red Cross
Case study focusing on cash readiness and capacity building implemented within the Philippine Red Cross.
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